CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mayim Bialik, 46; Madchen Amick, 51; Regina Hall, 51; Jennifer Connelly, 51. Happy Birthday: Let your passion rise to the surface this year, and you will see extraordinary results. Pursuing what moves you most will help you engage in difficult but necessary tasks to reach your goal. Embrace life wholeheartedly, […]
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Leo: It’s up to you to be responsible and to allocate your time to suit your needs Set a good example
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mo’Nique, 54; Gary Dourdan, 55; Jermaine Jackson, 67; Bess Armstrong, 68. Happy Birthday: Be realistic about what’s possible, and you’ll drum up interest in an idea you want to pursue. Communicate with people who can offer insight, and you’ll gain confidence and inside information that will help you prepare for […]
Neighbor wants to express thanks for help provided
DEAR ABBY: I went for a jog the other morning, and when I returned home I discovered I was locked out of my house because the garage door keypad wasn’t working. I had left without my cellphone or a key, so I tried to contact my wife through our Ring doorbell. My wife told me […]
Love interest raises eyebrow at mans shifts in behavior
DEAR ABBY: A few months ago, I started dating a widower. He is a really great guy, and he seems perfect for me. I’m divorced, and my adult children live in other states. We have many shared interests and have a lot of fun together. I noticed early on that he is very emotional, but […]
Cancer: The more energy and effort you put into your obligations the more satisfying the rewards
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kyliegh Curran, 16; Raven-Symone, 36; Emmanuelle Chriqui, 46; Kenneth Branagh, 61. Happy Birthday: Express your views, and align yourself with people who contribute to your progress. Refuse to let emotional matters and manipulative people confuse or push you down a questionable path. Show your intelligence overtly by standing up for […]
Can Chantix help smoker quit safely the second time around
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 68-year-old female smoker in good health aside from having osteoporosis. I am addicted to smoking and have tried everything available to quit without any success. I tried taking Chantix 15 years ago and became suicidal. At that time, my late husband and I decided we would quit together using […]
Gemini: Be honest with yourself and those who try to stand in your way
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Simon Helberg, 41; Kevin Daniels, 45; Donny Osmond, 64; Dame Judi Dench, 87. Happy Birthday: Kindness and generosity will make you feel good, but don’t be gullible. Pick who you help based on research, facts and your beliefs. You can make a difference this year, but you must protect your […]
Divorced dad carries torch 10 years later
DEAR ABBY: I am a 45-year-old divorced father of three. Two of them I share with my ex-wife. We were married for 14 years and have been divorced for 10 years now. Our marriage started falling apart when I became addicted to prescription pain medication. I was using for a couple of years, but I’m […]
Nurse’s doom and gloom spring from kernal of truth about fracture risk
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old woman. I recently fell in my house doing housework and surprisingly broke my left hip. Before the fracture I was in excellent health and extremely active. I walked daily, went to the gym and did both weight resistance and aerobic workouts. I am on no other medications other […]
Reader shocked to find that EKG is no longer part of physical
DEAR DR. ROACH: It has been almost a year now that I had my physical with my general doctor, and I’m mulling over whether to return to her for this year’s physical. I am a 73-year-old man with usually unremarkable physical exams except for low HDL. I have a history of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, with […]