DEAR ABBY: I need help developing a response to a very rude question. My daughter recently turned 13. It seems that every time we go to a gathering and the moms get together talking, someone will ask me if my daughter has gotten her period yet. It isn’t even a question from people I’m close […]
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Aquarius: Let the dust settle
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Gabourey Sidibe, 33; George Clooney, 55; Tom Bergeron, 61; Willie Mays, 85. Happy Birthday: Interaction, travel and picking up valuable information will help you turn the upcoming year into one filled with advancement and memories. Don’t sit back when it’s possible to participate and make a difference. Taking action is […]
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Do exercise machines include ‘basal metabolism’ in calorie calculation?
DEAR DR. ROACH: When we exercise on a stationary bike, treadmill, stair stepper, etc., many of the machines show the number of calories burned during our workout. Are the calories that are shown gross or net? For example, if the machine indicates 280 calories after an hour, is that in addition to the approximately 80-120 […]
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Funerals for closeted friends could be awkward for gay man
DEAR ABBY: I’m a gay man in my early 60s. I have been fortunate to live pretty openly, despite being stuck in a small, conservative Southern town. Many guys I have gotten to know over the years are not so lucky, due to being married, afraid for their careers, etc. As a result, many of […]
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Capricorn: Do what’s best for you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chris Brown, 27; Adele, 28; Henry Cavill, 33; Danielle Fishel, 35. Happy Birthday: Knowledge will be your passage to success. Gather information and experiment until you perfect what you have to offer. Be brave and take pride in what you do and how you use your skills to make the […]
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Does migraine aura increase risk of stroke?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a healthy 64-year-old woman. My only medication is atenolol for blood pressure. I get the aura of migraines very often. The light flashing in my peripheral vision and then in front of my eyes always lasts between 30-45 minutes, no more. Then it is gone, leaving me with a tired, […]
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Friendship fades when girl’s best friend gets a boyfriend
DEAR ABBY: My beautiful, kindhearted, loving daughter ”Cora” has a ”best friend” she used to be very close with. However, her friend now has a boyfriend, so Cora doesn’t see her on weekends or receive texts from her very often anymore. Everything they plan to do together, the girl cancels. My daughter is so distraught […]
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Sagittarius: Don’t take part in gossip
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rory McIlroy, 27; Erin Andrews, 38; Will Arnett, 46; Randy Travis, 57. Happy Birthday: Reason your way through any situation you face this year. Don’t take the path of least resistance if it won’t lead you toward the things you want to pursue. Pick your battles wisely, and avoid conflict […]
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‘Triple Negative’ breast cancer is more aggressive
DEAR DR. ROACH: One of my relatives has been diagnosed with stage 2 or 3 triple-negative breast cancer. Her death sentence is chemotherapy every two weeks for eight weeks, and then every week for 20 weeks! What is your opinion on this kind of chemotherapy? Isn’t there some therapy safer than this? — R.I. ANSWER: […]
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Man abused as child may need to confront it as adult
DEAR ABBY: I have been in a serious relationship with my boyfriend for two years. He shared with me that he was sexually abused by a cousin for years as a child. He told me he has never disclosed it to anyone but me. My boyfriend says he has come to terms with the abuse […]