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Separated man is in no hurry to file for divorce

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Separated man is in no hurry to file for divorce

Friday, January 17, 2020

DEAR ABBY: I have been dating my boyfriend for almost a year. I love him, and we have an undeniable connection I have never had with anyone else. The problem is, he’s separated but not yet divorced from his wife.

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Don’t believe these common fitness myths

Friday, January 17, 2020

Weight-loss tips, fad diets and more — these days, they’re everywhere you look. And most of it is false information. In fact, the average American wrongly assumes a daily workout must be 95 minutes or more to be impactful, according to a new study.

Woman unsure how to handle wrinkles

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Woman unsure how to handle wrinkles

Friday, January 17, 2020

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have pale skin that has begun to wrinkle, even though I’m barely 40. I already know from looking at my mother that I am destined to look like an old woman well before my time. Some of my friends have been getting collagen injections and Botox to smooth out their wrinkles.

Man disabled as a teen is haunted by parents’ inaction

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Man disabled as a teen is haunted by parents’ inaction

Thursday, January 16, 2020

DEAR ABBY: When I was a junior in high school, I sustained a neck injury (at school) that damaged my spinal cord. I recovered mostly from that, but I have residual weakness in my right side and severe neck pain. I was able to work until, at 57, I had to go on disability.

Be careful when storing meds, supplements together

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Be careful when storing meds, supplements together

Thursday, January 16, 2020

Dear Doctor: I take about nine different medications and dietary supplements per day. I use a pill container with slots for morning and evening, and it covers a two-week period. Can these meds and supplements be safely stored together?

Freelancer wants to send calls to voicemail

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Freelancer wants to send calls to voicemail

Thursday, January 16, 2020

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a client who has no boundaries. She regularly calls me late in the evening and on weekends. I have made the mistake of answering; I work freelance and do want to be available to my clients, but she takes it too far. It’s almost never urgent when she calls.

Man’s explosive anger causes concern for easygoing fiancee

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Man’s explosive anger causes concern for easygoing fiancee

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

DEAR ABBY: I’m engaged to a wonderful guy. He is very sweet, and I’m beyond thankful for him. I wouldn’t trade him for the world. But he has a character flaw that’s hard to ignore. When he gets frustrated, he screams out loud and takes a while to get himself together.

Popcorn lung, cobalt lung shown to be linked to vaping

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Popcorn lung, cobalt lung shown to be linked to vaping

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Dear Doctor: Our family is worried; my 18-year-old grandson won’t give up vaping. How many people have gotten sick? We just read about something called popcorn lung. What is that?

Reader upset with delayed payment

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Reader upset with delayed payment

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

DEAR HARRIETTE: I have a client who owes me a substantial amount of money, and I have been waiting for nearly five months for the check to come through. It’s crazy. Ninety days is standard for this company, but it’s almost double that now.

Parents oppose relationship with man of different culture

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Parents oppose relationship with man of different culture

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

DEAR ABBY: I am a 25-year-old college student on the verge of graduation. Over the past three months, I have been dating a slightly younger man (he’s 21). We get along well, and I thoroughly enjoy his company. He has never been anything but kind and supportive.