DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend died unexpectedly a few months ago, and it has been a struggle to get through my sadness. We had been through a lot in the year and a half we were dating, including some infidelities on my part. Aside from my sadness and guilt, I’m struggling with the fear that I’ll […]
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What is the effect of listening to music on sleeping, studying?
DEAR DR. ROACH: For teens, does wearing headphones with music playing while sleeping affect the quality of their sleep? Also, does listening to music while studying impact the quality of studying? — S.W. ANSWER: The effect of music on sleep has been studied several times, but most studies have looked at classical or soothing music. […]
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Dad suspects he's judged for his stay-at-home status
DEAR ABBY: I’m at my wits’ end. I have been unemployed for almost two years. My wife has been working during that time. We have two girls I take care of as a stay-at-home dad. Although I have consistently searched for work, I haven’t found anything, and it’s driving me crazy. I have edited and […]
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Capricorn: Steer clear of the temptation to do too much
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, 40; Maya Rudolph, 45; Julian McMahon, 49; Peggy Fleming, 69. Happy Birthday: Get your facts straight and control your emotions. Good things will come your way if you are dedicated to whatever you want to accomplish. Anger will solve nothing, but common sense and practical applications combined […]
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Sagittarius: Emotional deception will keep you guessing
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jeremy Piven, 52; Sandra Bullock, 53; Kevin Spacey, 58; Helen Mirren, 72. Happy Birthday: Deliberate before you make a choice or a change. Uncertainty will prevail if you let your emotions take over or put yourself in a vulnerable position when dealing with people who put demands on you. Learn […]
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Irresponsible boyfriend earns nothing but woman's anger
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend cheated on me the whole time I was pregnant last year. He lived in Florida, and I lived in Missouri. He didn’t make it back for our son’s birth like he promised. Now that he’s back, he stays out all night. He won’t get a job to help support our family. […]
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Yogurt is an effective preventative for reader's recurrent UTIs
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have had many urinary infections. My daughter-in-law told me to eat some yogurt every day to see if that would help. I haven’t had a bladder infection since. I hope this will help other women with this condition. — L.E.P. ANSWER: I appreciate your writing. Yogurt with live healthy bacteria sometimes […]
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Choose a better diet and exercise regimen for health
DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you said, ”I don’t find simply telling people to eat less and move more to always be an effective therapy.” What do you suggest to patients wanting to lose weight? — C.N. ANSWER: The vast majority of patients I see who are overweight know they are overweight, and […]
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Mixed messages from mom have teen looking for clarity
DEAR ABBY: I’m 17. My mom and I often disagree on things. Don’t get me wrong — I don’t care what she does in her free time, but lately I have learned she’s talking to people about bisexuality. I don’t know how to handle this or how to talk to her about it. I feel […]
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Scorpio: Don't feel pressured to follow the crowd
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nelson Piquet Jr., 32; James Lafferty, 32; Matt LeBlanc, 50; Illeana Douglas, 52. Happy Birthday: Use your connections to get ahead in life. Ask questions and enlist the best people to help you achieve your goals. Your commitment to self-improvement and doing your best to maintain a healthy environment at […]