CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Julia Jones, 41; Tiffani Thiessen, 48; Mariska Hargitay, 58; Richard Dean Anderson, 72. Happy Birthday: Speak up, share your thoughts and get things done. A chance to get ahead awaits if you are realistic and organized. Rethink your purpose, and restructure how you go about reaching your goal. Put a […]
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Heights of sibling’s tall tales grow after injury
DEAR ABBY: My sister and I have a close but complicated relationship. She has always embellished stories about me when she’s talking to others, and most of the time they portray me in a bad light. I usually ignore them when they get back to me, because I choose to pick my battles with her. […]
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Pisces: The less time you give others to respond or think, the easier it will be to get things done your way and on time
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Julia Jones, 41; Tiffani Thiessen, 48; Mariska Hargitay, 58; Richard Dean Anderson, 72. Happy Birthday: Speak up, share your thoughts and get things done. A chance to get ahead awaits if you are realistic and organized. Rethink your purpose, and restructure how you go about reaching your goal. Put a […]
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Boyfriend’s chatty habit makes girlfriend jealous
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been going out with this guy for a couple of months. The problem is, he has to ALWAYS talk to every woman he sees — from a two-second conversation to a several-minute conversation. He doesn’t even know 99% of them. When we go to a store, I feel like I’m invisible. He’ll […]
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Aquarius: Refuse to let emotional differences you have with someone stand in your way
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Beverley Mitchell, 41; Balthazar Getty, 47; Guy Fieri, 54; Diane Lane, 57. Happy Birthday: Share your differences openly instead of letting things fester. Taking a stance and being upfront and honest will help you decide what’s best for you. Change doesn’t always solve problems, but compromise and understanding can help […]
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Capricorn: Investing in your well-being will bring you peace of mind. Discuss your plans with someone you love
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Booboo Stewart, 28; Ashton Eaton, 34; Emma Bunton, 46; Geena Davis, 66. Happy Birthday: Stick to your plans, regardless of what others do or say this year. Trust and believe in yourself and your ability to reach your goals using practicality, innovation and dedication. Put your health and well-being first, […]
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You can still do weight-bearing exercise at home indoors
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a healthy 79-year-old female who recently underwent a right total knee arthroplasty. In a routine post-operative X-ray there was indication of early osteopenia in my long bones. I live in Montana and walk regularly during the summer months, but during winter it is more difficult. I have an exercise bike […]
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Man’s history of sexual abuse hidden for years
DEAR ABBY: During my teenage years, I was repeatedly raped by my brother. The emotional and physical damage has left my life broken. He is now in a long-term relationship. Should I tell his girlfriend about the abuse? When I confronted him about it years ago, he denied it. If you were his girlfriend, wouldn’t […]
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CHEK2 is one of many breast cancer genetic mutations
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a healthy 63-year-old woman. My 29-year-old niece was just diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. She discovered that she carries a mutation of her CHEK2 gene. Her father, who is my brother, also has the gene. Should I get tested for the gene and should my children be tested? What can […]
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When going gets tough husband locks his door
DEAR ABBY: When my husband and I fight, which isn’t really that often, he shuts himself away for several days. He locks the door to his office or the guest room and won’t come out. I try to give him time to cool off, but sometimes it’s awkward. He wouldn’t talk to me at all […]