DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband of 53 years passed away six years ago. Since that time, I have been unable to cry. I have always cried easily and found it a tremendous help in minimizing sadness, stress and pain. In the past six years, there have been many sad situations in which I could not […]
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Woman wants photographer boyfriend to focus on her
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I are mature adults who enjoy photography. He brings his camera when we go to the beach or sporting events — even to the store. He’s learning all the time about how to use light correctly and his zoom lens. When we get back and I download the pics from […]
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Sagittarius: Spend some time on personal improvements
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chris Kattan, 46; Jon Favreau, 50; Ty Pennington, 52; John Lithgow, 71. Happy Birthday: Look at the big picture and consider your options. You can make any choice you want, so don’t let anyone bully you into doing something you don’t want to do this year. Make a point to […]
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Acetaminophen considered safe as well as effective
DEAR DR. ROACH: You recently wrote an article on the risk of heart disease with aspirin and anti-inflammatory drugs. What about acetaminophen (Tylenol)? I have been taking this for many years of pain following spinal surgeries. — C.S. ANSWER: There have been some studies that have shown a mild increase in risk of heart disease […]
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Woman’s move to new state doesn’t bring new friends
DEAR ABBY: I moved to a new state two years ago, mostly because I had a friend who lived here part-time. I have distanced myself from many of the people she has introduced me to because they all talk about each other behind their backs. They also don’t work many hours and start drinking very […]
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Scorpio: Live and learn
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Zac Efron, 29; Esperanza Spalding, 32; Freida Pinto, 32; Wynton Marsalis, 55. Happy Birthday: Stay calm and offer positive suggestions. This is not the year to make rash decisions or to let others push you in a direction that doesn’t suit your needs. Look for the best solutions and refuse […]
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Fall reveals muscle weakness on one side
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 84-year-old woman, and have always been a good walker. Three months ago, I fell down and could not get up from the floor. I was not in pain, but I could not move my right leg. I went by ambulance to the hospital, where X-rays and many other tests […]
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Not voting is indication of apathy, not principle
DEAR ABBY: My 72-year-old husband believes that not voting in the upcoming presidential election is making a statement because he can’t tolerate any of the candidates. He believes that not voting is telling the political parties to offer more acceptable candidates. I believe that not voting makes no statement AT ALL because many of those […]
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Libra: Anger is best handled with diplomacy
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Felicity Jones, 33; Eminem, 44; Rob Marshall, 56; Alan Jackson, 58. Happy Birthday: Put your common sense and peaceful nature to use this year. Don’t let the little things get to you or the people who see things differently may cause uncertainty. Do what feels right and don’t stop until […]
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Probiotics may help with irritable bowel symptoms
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column on inflammatory bowel syndrome, which I have had for years. I could not go out to eat without having to go to the restroom before leaving. It got so bad that I couldn’t go to weddings, picnics, etc. I started using Metamucil, which did help and made […]