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Walking on eggshells

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Dear Annie: I am 60 years old and the mother of five grown children. I raised them mostly on my own after my divorce, and those years were not easy. There were slammed doors, late nights waiting up and more than a few tearful arguments. My daughters, especially during their teenage years, could ...

How to avoid dependence when using THC drinks for sleep

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 56-year-old male in relatively good health. Over the past few years, I’ve developed difficulty sleeping. I’ve tried all the tips, but nothing really helped until I tried legally available THC drinks. I sleep great after consuming one of these beverages with zero side ...

Yes, test our nukes

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Donald Trump has trampled on another taboo, and it’s a good thing. The president said in a Truth Social post that the United States will begin “immediately” testing our “Nuclear Weapons” on “an equal basis” with Russia and China. It’s not clear what this means exactly. Trump ...

Vote in local elections today — and bring a friend

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Much can be — and has been — said of the importance of voting, especially in off-years where both major parties struggle to drive any kind of interest in their voters. While the “main show” years, if you will — being the presidential election and the midterms halfway between those ...

Hosting without reciprocity

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Dear Annie: I have a dear friend of 49 years. She has been married for more than 50, while I only married seven years ago. She stood beside me as my matron of honor, and over the years, we have shared so many memories, laughs and life milestones together. Since my marriage, my husband and I ...

Looking at the recommendations for HRT in women over 60

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DEAR DR. ROACH: What are your thoughts on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women? I’ve heard that the results that essentially stopped HRT for decades were flawed in their interpretation. Is this correct? If so, are there new recommendations for women to start HRT? I am a 63-year-old ...