DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old female in excellent health, and I have a very healthy diet and fitness regimen. But I have had a persistent dry cough for 20 or so years. After seeing many doctors, it was determined to be acid reflux. I was then prescribed various acid-suppressing prescriptions such as Pepcid, […]
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Aries: Be realistic and make changes that help you live within your means.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Isla Fisher, 49; Nathan Lane, 69; Morgan Fairchild, 75; Blythe Danner, 82. Happy Birthday: Step up and do your part. Put your anger aside and your energy to work; the results will be positive and instrumental in how life unfolds. Expand your interests and explore how to turn your surroundings […]
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Time at shared vacation home is the opposite of relaxing
DEAR ABBY: We share a vacation home with another family. My husband and I are neat people. The other family is the opposite. They leave dirty dishes in the sink for days, promising, “I’ll get to them.” Dirty diapers are left on the living room floor as well as toys, clothes and stale food. It’s […]
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Pisces: Talk to experts, find the proper protocol and pursue your goal.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shakira, 48; Christie Brinkley, 71; Brent Spiner, 76; Graham Nash, 83. Happy Birthday: Hit the reset button and make the changes that will help you fulfill your dreams. Procrastination won’t solve your problems or improve your lifestyle. Change begins with communication, research and follow-up. Put your energy to work for […]
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Staying strong after breakup is an intimidating process
DEAR ABBY: I was dating a man for the past two years. Most of the time, we enjoyed being together. However, sometimes our discussions would turn into heated and hurtful arguments. He would disregard my point of view, ultimately shut me down and make me feel like the disagreement was my fault. After our most […]
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Aquarius: A chance to elaborate on the changes you want to make will grant you help and enthusiasm from those who can offer insight and hands-on assistance.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Harry Styles, 31; Ronda Rousey, 38; Big Boi, 50; Michael C. Hall, 54. Happy Birthday: Hesitation is the enemy this year. Opportunities are within reach and require your attention and action to take advantage of the prospects. Recognizing and responding quickly, whether it’s for personal or professional gain, will get […]
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Friend misuses fundraiser to bankroll expensive tastes
DEAR ABBY: A close friend — whom I’ve been urging for years to save for a rainy day — is now facing a very real storm. She was diagnosed with breast cancer and is undergoing treatment. Knowing her financial situation — living paycheck to paycheck despite her and her husband’s high-paying jobs — I felt […]
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Capricorn: Don’t wait for things to come to you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mario Williams, 40; Justin Timberlake, 44; Kerry Washington, 48; Portia de Rossi, 52. Happy Birthday: You’re heading in an upward direction. It may not be what you expect, but it will be a lively ride you will enjoy if you can control your emotions. Stop fretting over what you cannot […]
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Man’s long friendship with woman still upsets wife of 24 years
DEAR ABBY: My husband has a female friend he grew up with. They have exchanged “happy birthday” texts for many years. However, they have recently begun texting more often. An example: One night he was mixing a drink and texted her about whether to use Pepsi or Coke. On his birthday, I watched for her […]
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Man who takes 10 pills a day questions the efficacy of his meds
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 84-year-old male in fairly good health for my age. I take 8-10 pills a day, including two over-the-counter medications. I take four or five in the morning and four or five in the evening. My question is, how effective are these medications if they are all being taken together […]