CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Prince Harry, 36; Tom Hardy, 43; Tommy Lee Jones, 74; Oliver Stone, 74. Happy Birthday: Finish what you start. Put everything in its place before you market what you want to do. It’s time to build a solid foundation that will lead you into the future with substance. How you […]
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Putting a pause on the shingles virus until age 60
DEAR DR. ROACH: At what age do you recommend the shingles vaccine? I’m 56 and my doc is recommending it, but I’ve heard that people frequently have negative side effects. I’m doing everything I can to stay well and out of the doctor’s office during coronavirus. Would you recommend I wait until next year, when […]
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Does HRT affect the duration of hot flashes?
DEAR DR. ROACH: If women are prescribed a hormone replacement for hot flashes, do the hot flashes return once the medicine is discontinued. If you take hormone replacement therapy, are you just delaying the symptoms for a while and will have to deal with hot flashes either way? — C.H. ANSWER: Hot flashes are a […]
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Scorpio: Be studious with people and projects you’re involved with
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jimmy Butler, 31; Dilshad Vadsaria, 35; Andrew Lincoln, 47; Robert Herjavec, 58. Happy Birthday: A desire for change will tempt you to move or rethink your direction this year. Take your time, and evaluate each scenario with discretion. Impulsiveness and stubbornness will be your downfall if you let emotions be […]
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Retail workers endure unfair abuse from angry customers
DEAR ABBY: I’m considered an essential employee during this pandemic. I am writing on behalf of myself and all retail workers. First let me say that it is my pleasure to serve on the front line. We are all a little apprehensive, but we feel we are called to help. Our problem: A lot of […]
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Eugenia Last, Gemini: Get things done with the least amount of friction
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lili Reinhart, 24; Ben Savage, 40; Jean Smart, 69; Jacqueline Bisset, 76. Happy Birthday: The past will offer insight into how best to proceed this year. Touch base with people who have been instrumental in helping you get ahead, and you will begin a collaboration that is certain to bring […]
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Dear Abby: Wife’s medication causing marriage issues
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married for 40 years. We were opposites who were attracted to each other and enjoyed a lot of the same things. For the last 20 years, my wife has been taking an antidepressant (prescribed by her primary care physician, not a psychiatrist), and she has every side […]
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Surprise changes in plans strain women’s friendship
DEAR ABBY: I have a serious issue with my best girlfriend. We make plans together, adult plans, and then at the last minute, her kids drop the young grandkids off for her to babysit, curtailing any plans we have together. The past few times, we have changed our plans to a “kids” activity. I have […]
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Virgo: Stick true to your values and integrity
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ryan Potter, 25; Emmy Rossum, 34; Jennifer Hudson, 39; Benjamin McKenzie, 42. Happy Birthday: A change of attitude will lead to a new adventure. Revisit problems that have plagued you during the years, and make adjustments to ensure you don’t head down a similar path. Greater opportunities will come your […]
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Dealing with ex-girlfriends causes man consternation
DEAR ABBY: What is acceptable after a breakup occurs? Several years ago, I reached out to an ex-girlfriend. We had dated for six months, but she broke up with me to take a job in another state. A year later, I heard through mutual friends that she had recently moved back. I didn’t call or […]