CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rosa Salazar, 37; Corey Feldman, 51; Rain Pryor, 53; Will Ferrell, 55. Happy Birthday: Let your imagination help you find freedom. You’ll come up with solutions that will help you mellow and enjoy life. Stop letting outside interference take precedence over what’s best for you. Come up with a routine […]
Advice
Husband and wife disrespect his parents without remorse
DEAR ABBY: I have two sons I’m very proud of. My husband and I have raised them to be respectful and to make responsible decisions. However, I go to bed in tears each night feeling we have failed. Our elder son is married and has a son, our grandson, “Charlie,” who is dear to our […]
Gemini: Reward yourself with something that lifts your spirits and makes you feel passionate about your life journey.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tristan Wilds, 33; Lana Parrilla, 45; Gabriel Iglesias, 46; Forest Whitaker, 61. Happy Birthday: Question, evaluate, recalculate and carry on until you reach your objective. Knowledge is the key to your success this year. Research, educational pursuits and doing your own thing will build character and offer a look at […]
Family struggles to grow roots amid frequent moves
DEAR ABBY: My husband, my child and I have moved six times over an eight-year period. Some of the moves were within months of each other. All of them were for financial or emotional reasons. The last one took us an hour and a half away from where we had been living for many years. […]
This sleep med can weaken stomach valve, worsening reflux
Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 80-year-old female and have been on 10 mg Elavil for 30 years to help me sleep. I have been having reflux problems from time to time for quite a while. I have been diagnosed with LPR (laryngopharyngeal reflux). I have read that there could be a connection between Elavil […]
Husbands dishonesty about finances imperils marriage
DEAR ABBY: I am married to a man from a different country, culture and religion. We have an amazing relationship, and he is my best friend. We do everything together — grocery shop, date nights, travel, etc. He is a wonderful husband. The only problem is he doesn’t contribute financially. I have told him time […]
Colon inflammation makes it hard to leave the house
Dear Dr. Roach: I have had microscopic colitis since 2013 and have been prescribed 3 mg of Entocort every day. I have some good days but mostly not-so-good days. Changing my diet does not seem to help, and I have been advised that this problem will continue for the rest of my life. I am […]
Taurus: An open mind will lead to educational pursuits and finding ways to use your skills to reach your goals.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Darby Camp, 15; Alisha Wainwright, 33; Matthew Fox, 56; Jane Lynch, 62. Happy Birthday: Take the road less traveled and see where it leads. A change of scenery, interests or challenges will help you put your life in perspective. Having a solid plan in place will spark your imagination and […]
Aries: Not everyone will be on your side. Be aware of insincere gestures of friendliness. Don’t react without sufficient evidence;
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Deborah Cox, 48; Ken Jeong, 53; Cheech Marin, 76; Harrison Ford, 80. Happy Birthday: Watch your intake. Choose quality over quantity this year, and you’ll be happy with what unfolds. Declutter your life. Embrace transformation and encourage flexibility. Write your story and live life your way. Walk away from temptation, […]
Consuming collagen is not proven to reduce wrinkles
Dear Dr. Roach: Several months ago, I started adding 25 grams of whey protein to an afternoon smoothie each day. I was worried about muscle loss after reading an article. I have seen the sagging muscles and skin in my arms and thighs. I am a 71-year-old woman who plays tennis twice a week and […]