CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Anthony Davis, 29; Thora Birch, 40; Johnny Knoxville, 51; Terrence Howard, 53. Happy Birthday: Formulate your thoughts and create a plan that will help you structure what you want to accomplish this year. Abide by rules to avoid setbacks. Timing will require impeccable execution to get satisfactory results. Be innovative, […]
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Double tinnitus is not an indication of brain damage
Dear Dr. Roach: Years ago, when I was in combat, there was a very close explosion. The blast hit my left side and I almost immediately noticed hearing a very mild ringing noise in my left ear. Within a short period of time, it became louder and constant. Through research, I deduced that I had […]
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Marriage reeling after Family’s horrific loss
DEAR ABBY: Our house burned down a year ago, and we lost everything. My husband, “Jeff,” tried desperately to get to our 2-year-old daughter, but she perished in the fire. I managed to get our 3-year-old son out while he was trying to save our daughter. Jeff ended up in a burn unit on a […]
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Capricorn: Refuse to get caught up in a social frenzy that can cost you financially or emotionally
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Olivia Wilde, 38; Carrie Underwood, 39; Jon Hamm, 51; Sharon Stone, 64. Happy Birthday: Discipline is required if you plan to knock off your to-do list. Dedication, loyalty and responsibility for your accomplishments and happiness will ensure you reach your target. Embrace uncertainty as a chance to begin again or […]
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It is possible to find relief from back pain in a TENS unit
Dear Dr. Roach: I have spinal stenosis and degenerative disc disease, along with scoliosis from childhood polio. A few weeks ago, I developed sciatica and started a course of physical therapy, but quit halfway through because it seemed to make the pain much worse. The therapist recommended I try a TENS unit. Does a TENS […]
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Sagittarius: Set your sights on personal goals and improvements that will lift your spirits.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Bow Wow, 35; Brittany Snow, 36; Matthew Gray Gubler, 42; Juliette Binoche, 58. Happy Birthday: Pay attention to those who can help you get what you want, and nurture relationships that encourage and support your beliefs and efforts. Stick to the facts, and refuse to let emotions stand between you […]
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Mother eager to reveal truth of son’s parentage
DEAR ABBY: Thirty-two years ago I was seeing two different men. I slept with each of them in the same week and became pregnant. I told them midway through the pregnancy that the baby might be theirs. One ditched me. I never heard from him again. The other is my husband of 31 years. We […]
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The effectiveness of vaccines is complicated
Dear Dr. Roach: I was wondering if you could explain why some vaccinations seem to completely protect against a disease, while others do not. For example, smallpox was completely eradicated by vaccination, and the hepatitis B vaccine is good for life and 98% to 100% effective, according to the World Health Organization. Yet we need […]
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Dysfunctional relationships collide in workplace affair
DEAR ABBY: I’m a supervisor at my job and have feelings for a married man who also works here. He’s lonely and looks to me for attention, companionship, sex and to listen to his troubles. We have only had sex once, but I know I cannot continue this “relationship.” It breaks my heart because I […]
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Scorpio: Take the initiative by putting some muscle behind something you want to achieve
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: James Van Der Beek, 45; Freddie Prinze Jr., 46; Camryn Manheim, 61; Aidan Quinn, 63. Happy Birthday: Work alone to avoid frustration. You’ll find solace in following your creative dream and pursuing personal growth and enlightenment. Put your emotions aside. Focus on your needs and what makes you happy, and […]