CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kevin Jonas, 34; Tatum O’Neal, 58; Bryan Adams, 62; Art Garfunkel, 80. Happy Birthday: Maintain balance, integrity and perspective regarding what’s happening. Keep your inner circle close, and listen to both sides of issues and beliefs. How you use the information and utilize your strengths will determine the direction you […]
Advice
Vascular congestion can give feet a bruised appearance
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old woman in excellent health. For the past few years, I have had a creeping, bloody discoloration of my feet, starting at my ankles and going toward my toes. When you touch one of my feet it is momentarily normal but quickly goes back to looking bloody even sometimes […]
Vascular congestion can give feet a bruised appearance
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old woman in excellent health. For the past few years, I have had a creeping, bloody discoloration of my feet, starting at my ankles and going toward my toes. When you touch one of my feet it is momentarily normal but quickly goes back to looking bloody even sometimes […]
Marriage sours as details spill out for all to see
DEAR ABBY: My husband of 16 years has been airing our dirty laundry to anyone who will listen, including my 35-year-old son. We live in a small town and have lots of ties here. People who were once quick to come up and say hi no longer do so. In fact, most are avoiding me […]
Cancer: Participate in something interesting
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kiana Madeira, 29; Sean Combs, 52; Matthew McConaughey, 52; Ralph Macchio, 60. Happy Birthday: Unpack emotional baggage, and tidy up loose ends. Make your intentions clear, and follow through with plans and promises. Look for a unique way to let go of the past while filling the void with new […]
Break exercise up or do it all at once? Both are valid options
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 68-year-old woman in good health, but I am overweight. For the past few months, I have been vigilant about keeping track of my diet and have been walking 13,000-14,000 steps each day. I have lost enough pounds to be noticeable. About half of my steps are on a treadmill; […]
Gemini: Use what you know to bring about positive professional changes
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Elizabeth Smart, 34; Gemma Ward, 34; Colin Kaepernick, 34; Dolph Lundgren, 64. Happy Birthday: Take the experience you have and turn it into something tangible. Use your skills, knowledge and insight to bring about changes that make life easier. Make achieving inner happiness and peace of mind the focuses of […]
Intolerance emerges as obstacle to friendship
DEAR ABBY: My 23-year-old daughter is dating a transgender woman, “Holly.” My family is accepting, and we love Holly. However, she has been met with varying levels of acceptance from some of our friends. Recently, one of them, “Gina,” invited our family to an upcoming poolside barbecue at their home. Gina’s mother (who lives with […]
Family friend knows too much about Couple’s finances
DEAR ABBY: I am friends with “Pete” and “Pam,” a couple I have known for more than 20 years. Pam is keeping secrets from Pete, and, unfortunately, I’m aware of it. I need a way to address my concerns to Pete. He works full time in a great job, and his salary goes into a […]
Protein in the urine should be investigated for a cause
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband had many tests for bacteria in his urine. Three months ago, he had no protein in the urine; two months ago, the number of protein was 20; one month ago, the number was 100. His urologist is not concerned. My sister, who had amyloidosis that eventually took her life, always […]