DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 75-year-old female. In 2012, I broke my ankle and they put in a plate and six screws on one side, and one screw on the other side. I’ve been reading that one should not leave the screws in for the rest of their life, because it can cause problems […]
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Taurus: Put your energy where it will do some good. Don’t make waves when what you achieve will have a more significant impact on how you live or how you do things.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Candace Parker, 36; Hayden Christensen, 41; Kate Hudson, 43; Ashley Judd, 55. Happy Birthday: Take the high road, keep the peace and use your intelligence to guide you in the right direction. Look at the big picture, source what you can afford and turn it into something worthwhile. Patience will […]
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Woman runs out of patience with boyfriend’s addiction
DEAR ABBY: I have been with my boyfriend for five years. We do not live together, nor do we share any children (we have three grown kids from previous marriages). He has been a smoker since he was very young, and when we got together, he said he would like to quit. Well, it still […]
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Short naps can be a boon for night-shift workers
DEAR DR. ROACH: Naps are a big part of the day for most of my adult friends. Please comment on their significance and any techniques that increase their value. What are good times of day to nap? What about length of naps? — N.M.G. ANSWER: Some people do very well with naps; others do not. […]
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Travel plans complicated by boyfriend’s guilt trip
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend is 60 and has an autoimmune disease. He’s dependent on oxygen and suffers a great deal. He can drive, walk and care for himself, although I assist in his care quite a bit. I was invited to take a trip with my daughter and my sisters to London next month for […]
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Aries: Take pride in what you do, and embrace what life has to offer.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: America Ferrera, 38; Melissa Joan Hart, 46; Conan O’Brien, 59; Jane Leeves, 61. Happy Birthday: Use intelligence, not force, to navigate your way through life. Strategy, plans, motivation and discipline are your ways to success and contentment. Work solo to minimalize setbacks. Aim to spend less and do more of […]
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What’s the next step for osteoarthritis of the spine?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m 68 and have osteoarthritis all over — neck, spine, hips, knees, shoulders, hands — and all are getting worse. One hip was replaced two years ago, and my shoulder was replaced four months ago. Four years ago, X-rays showed arthritis in my spine and severe stenosis in lower lumbar (L4-L5). I’m […]
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Pisces: Invest time and money in yourself, and do your best to get ahead.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rooney Mara, 37; Jennifer Garner, 50; Liz Phair, 55; Sean Bean, 63. Happy Birthday: Take your time, and you’ll uncover information that will guide you appropriately. Show compassion for others, but not at your expense. Honesty and integrity, coupled with understanding and solutions, will put you in a good position. […]
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CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rooney Mara, 37; Jennifer Garner, 50; Liz Phair, 55; Sean Bean, 63. Happy Birthday: Take your time, and you’ll uncover information that will guide you appropriately. Show compassion for others, but not at your expense. Honesty and integrity, coupled with understanding and solutions, will put you in a good position. […]
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Longtime friend is distant when he’s needed the most
DEAR ABBY: I have a person in my life who I considered to be my best friend. Before he moved out of state, we agreed we would contact each other every two weeks to stay in touch and, for a short while, we did. However, I began to realize as time passed that I was […]