CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mekai Curtis, 20; Usher, 42; Natalie Maines, 46; Lori Petty, 57. Happy Birthday: Keep a level head, take one day at a time and be at peace with yourself. Letting the past consume you or giving in to demanding people will hold you back, but energetically pursuing something that lights […]
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Searching for a cause of mystery discharge
DEAR DR. ROACH: Back in late 2014, I noticed a dampness in my underwear — no coloration, only dampness. I consulted a gastroenterologist about a possible anal discharge. After obtaining a history, we took some conservative approaches to deal with this, including probiotics and exercises for the anal muscles. After there was no change, we […]
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Aries: Preparation, research will save you from frustration
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Caleb McCaughlin, 19; Kate Walsh, 53; Hiro Kanagawa, 57; Marie Osmond, 61. Happy Birthday: Tie up loose ends. Get rid of clutter, and prepare for new beginnings. A change of scenery will spark your creative imagination. Think big, but don’t exceed your budget. Hesitation will lead to regret and uncertainty. […]
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Ocular migraine involves vision but not necessarily pain
DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you wrote that migraine of any kind starting in a person’s 60s is uncommon. I am a 66-year-old male in relatively decent health. I have controlled blood pressure and cholesterol. In the past six months I have started following a “plant-centric” diet and my blood pressure and cholesterol […]
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Man contemplates adopting the stepdaughter he adores
DEAR ABBY: I am thinking about asking my stepdaughter “Gwen” (37 years old with a husband and three kids) if she would like me to adopt her. I married her mother when Gwen was 2. We divorced when she was 8 or 9, so we were out of contact for about 25 years. Gwen really […]
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Night urination is a sleep disruptor
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a male, 67 and I have difficulties urinating during the night. I get up three or four times from bed to do so, and the flow is very weak. I have no issues urinating during the day. Is there a reason to be concerned? — K.S. ANSWER: By far, the […]
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Nightly dinner with sister is too much togetherness
DEAR ABBY: I am 25 and live with my parents. My 28-year-old sister lives in a condo about 10 minutes away. She just graduated from school and moved back here, which means she doesn’t have many friends in the city. For the last five months, she has been coming over for dinner like clockwork every […]
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Pisces: Avoid those trying to interfere in your life
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Josh Hutcherson, 28; Tyler Blackburn, 34; Dion Johnstone, 45; Hugh Jackman, 52. Happy Birthday: Do what you can, and don’t dwell on the impossible this year. It’s important to pour your energy into situations, people and projects that will bring the best return. Change is necessary, but choosing what has […]
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Mother’s support gave gay son love to last a lifetime
DEAR ABBY: I grew up in an extremely conservative, rural area of northeast Mississippi in the ’60s. I came out as gay to my mom when I was 13 in 1970, and she said three things to me that set the course for a lifetime of love. As she hugged me, she said, “I will […]
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Aquarius: Act in your own best interest, not others
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Matt Bomer, 43; Emily Deschanel, 44; Jane Krakowski, 52; Joan Cusack, 58. Happy Birthday: Do your homework, look at every angle and make changes that will encourage you to spend less and save more. You’ll have added discipline and stamina to do what’s right and best for you. How you […]