DEAR ABBY: I was physically, emotionally and sexually abused by my oldest brother (six years my senior) from ages 6 to 11. As soon as I could verbalize what was happening, I went to my parents and told them. They believed me, but swept it under the rug and didn’t provide any kind of therapy […]
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Libra: Knowing what you want is half the battle. Listen, learn and evaluate instead of following the crowd.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jason Sudeikis, 49; James Marsden, 51; Jada Pinkett Smith, 53; Aisha Tyler, 54. Happy Birthday: Evaluate your life, dreams, hopes and desires, and act accordingly. You are ready for change, but whatever you pursue must be well-thought-out and executed precisely. Once you have a plan, it will lift your spirits […]
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Some conversations can look more like an interrogation
DEAR ABBY: I appreciate you offering your booklet “How to Be Popular” to people who are uncomfortable or uncertain in social situations. I don’t know if the following tips are included, but here’s what I do: When I meet someone for the first time, I say, “Tell me three things about yourself that you would […]
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Worsening hair loss isn’t due to a thyroid issue, as suspected
DEAR DR. ROACH: For many years now, I’ve been experiencing hair loss, and lately, it just seems to be getting worse. I am so worried because my hair has gotten so thin, and I am afraid that I will soon be bald. I am a 70-year-old female who always had a decent amount of hair. […]
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Virgo: Honesty and integrity matter and will determine how others react to your requests.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Patrick Mahomes, 29; Danielle Brooks, 35; Doug E. Fresh, 58; Kyle Chandler, 59. Happy Birthday: Take note of what’s working for you and what isn’t, and adjust your plans to suit your needs. It’s time to dump what you no longer use and to simplify your life. A change of […]
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Mild heart attacks can lead to stomach and chest discomfort
DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently brought myself to the hospital because my electrocardiogram (EKG) result showed “possible ischemia.” I went to a bigger hospital, and they immediately gave me numerous medications, had me chew three pieces of 100-mg aspirin, and gave me another EKG and an echocardiogram. They concluded that I had a mild heart […]
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Active lifestyle makes it harder to find love
DEAR ABBY: I’m a mature male who had a weight problem years ago. When I turned 50, I was diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, hypertension and diabetes. I took my doctor’s advice about diet and 150 minutes of exercise a week. Fast-forward to today, and I have lost almost half my body weight and am now […]
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May-December online romance nears a critical moment
DEAR ABBY: I met a young man on Facebook. He is a philanthropist, and we have been talking for more than six months. He’s kind and sweet, and he tells me he loves me. He works around the world as an interior designer and will be returning to the States in a couple of weeks. […]
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Leo: Consider how to use what you have to your advantage and to rid yourself of what you no longer use or need.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nick Jonas, 32; Alexis Bledel, 43; Amy Poehler, 53; Mickey Rourke, 72. Happy Birthday: Focus on something meaningful. Make your life purposeful and fulfilling, and you will make a difference. Be smart with your money and stick to the rules. Put contracts in place and practice what you preach. Rise […]
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Surgical incision from two years ago occasionally secrets fluid
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 69-year-old, very active male. My left Achilles tendon severed two years ago and was surgically repaired. I had an 8-inch incision that has totally healed, with the exception of one small area about the size of the lead of a pencil. It’s 3 inches above my heel. This small […]