CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michelle Dockery, 40; Adam Brody, 42; Julie Taymor, 69; Don Johnson, 72. Happy Birthday: Reflect, and you’ll come up with a plan that combines what makes you happy, a change of lifestyle, and heading in a direction that has meaning and brings you peace of mind. Make sure your decisions […]
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The pain of tennis elbow can be slow to heal
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 75-year-old man who is quite active in many sports, including tennis. About six weeks ago, I developed pain in the outside of my elbow, which the internet tells me is lateral epicondylitis. I’ve never had an injury, including fractures, that is so persistent. I seem to be no closer to […]
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Scorpio: An energetic approach will help you build a better life Let go of the past
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Vanessa Hudgens, 33; Sophie Monk, 42; Beth Orton, 51; Dee Wallace, 73. Happy Birthday: A liberated attitude will help you prepare for unexpected changes this year. Rise to all occasions, and display your ability to adjust. Use your resources to overcome any obstacle and turn it into an opportunity. Rely […]
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Wifes outdoor activities exclude disabled husband
DEAR ABBY: My husband is in his 40s and permanently disabled from injuries received in a recent automobile accident. He is in pain, on pain medicine 24 hours a day and basically sleeps his days away. His pain and immobility make intimacy impossible. He doesn’t object when I go out with friends or participate in […]
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Long COVID symptoms need not put off vaccination
DEAR DR. ROACH: Is it safe for an unvaccinated person experiencing long-term symptoms after a COVID-19 infection to get the vaccination, or must they wait until the typical 90-day period for symptoms to diminish or disappear? — P.M. ANSWER: In general, people can expect to have symptoms of acute COVID-19 infection for up to four […]
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Beta blocker is a standard treatment for chest pain
DEAR DR. ROACH: My sister recently had chest pain during exercise and now she is on metoprolol, but the cardiologist hasn’t explained to her the reason for the medication. What could she be on the medicine for? — M.D. ANSWER: There are many reasons for chest pain. It happens both within the heart and in […]
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Quarrel puts mother in a tough spot
DEAR ABBY: My two daughters are not speaking to each other. “Amy,” the older, claims her sister started it. “Lisa,” the younger, claims Amy took Lisa’s son out to dinner and never told her. (This happened while he was living with me — another long story.) Amy has had us at her house for Christmas […]
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Libra: Don’t make unnecessary changes that will upset your budget
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taylor Swift, 32; Jamie Foxx, 54; Steve Buscemi, 64; Wendie Malick, 71. Happy Birthday: Get your house in order, and enjoy your surroundings. A positive attitude will help you excel this year and encourage you to make the most out of what you already have. Getting back to the basics […]
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Libra: Don’t make unnecessary changes that will upset your budget Put a limit on spending
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taylor Swift, 32; Jamie Foxx, 54; Steve Buscemi, 64; Wendie Malick, 71. Happy Birthday: Get your house in order, and enjoy your surroundings. A positive attitude will help you excel this year and encourage you to make the most out of what you already have. Getting back to the basics […]
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Condition of friends house makes pet sitting difficult
DEAR ABBY: I have a friend I’ll call “Whitney” who asks me to pet sit for her on a fairly regular basis. She’ll usually ask me a week or less before she is going to be leaving. I love animals (I have several of my own), so I continue to do this for her. But […]