CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mo’Nique, 53; Gary Dourdan, 54; Jermaine Jackson, 66; Bess Armstrong, 67. Happy Birthday: Keep an open mind this year, but don’t be too eager to share sensitive information. Protect your rights, beliefs and reputation. Take nothing for granted, and do for yourself. Be aggressive in your pursuits, but not when […]
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It’s best to have Shingrix vaccine and flu shot on different days
DEAR DR. ROACH: Is it advisable to get the Shingrix vaccine at the same time as the annual influenza vaccine? — T.H. ANSWER: It can be done, but whenever possible, you should get the new Shingrix vaccine by itself. The side effects of this vaccine are more pronounced than with most approved vaccines, and more […]
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Man wonders if larger house could signal bigger problem
DEAR ABBY: My fiancee, “Diane,” and her two sons live in a nice home. I also have a nice home, newly constructed. It’s located 1,200 miles away, near my parents, my son and my job. Diane currently has no job nor family within 500 miles of her town. Her boys’ father (whom she shares custody […]
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Aries: Believe in your ability to make things happen
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Raven-Symone, 35; Emmanuelle Chriqui, 45; Meg White, 46; Kenneth Branagh, 60. Happy Birthday: Take your time; rushing into something will be what holds you back. Pay attention to detail, and be responsible for achieving your dreams. Change begins with you, and the more you do on your own, the easier […]
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Prinzmetal angina is caused by artery spasm
DEAR DR. ROACH: A recent column from a woman with recurrent chest pain and normal stress tests had me wondering: Could this be Prinzmetal angina? — K.O.S. ANSWER: That’s an excellent question. Vasospastic angina, also called variant angina or Prinzmetal angina, is caused by spasmodic constriction of the artery, often with blockages, but sometimes without […]
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Boyfriend shows true colors after lung cancer diagnosis
DEAR ABBY: I need your opinion. I have been with the same guy for 27 years. We never married because we were both married before, and I wasn’t into doing it again. I have stuck by him through sickness, hard times and whatever else. Four months ago I was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer. […]
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Pisces: Find common ground to overcome unfairness
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Felicity Huffman, 58; Donny Osmond, 63; Beau Bridges, 79; Dame Judi Dench, 86. Happy Birthday: You’ll have plenty to juggle as you push your way forward. Personal and professional goals will motivate you and promote the success and satisfaction you desire. A craving to seek adventure and excitement will push […]
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Prediabetes can first be addressed with diet, exercise advice
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have some questions about my lab results. My doctor’s office called to say all results were good and everything is fine. However, when I received the printout from the lab, I read several readings that alarmed me, including a hemoglobin A1C of 5.9% (flagged as high) and glucose 114 (again flagged […]
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Sitter’s pushy granddaughter is a concern for working mom
DEAR ABBY: Because my husband and I work, I take our 6-month-old to a sitter several times a week. I understand little ones tend to be mean sometimes — hitting, biting and pushing — but in this case, it’s a little different. My sitter cares for her 3-year-old granddaughter as well as her clients’ children, […]
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Aquarius: Use intellect to win support and to get ahead
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Teala Dunn, 24; Ian Somerhalder, 42; Teri Hatcher, 56; Sir James Galway, 81. Happy Birthday: Concentrate on work, being responsible and taking care of matters realistically. Refuse to let emotional matters confuse you and those around you. Stick to facts and truth, and find a way to navigate your way […]