CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ariana Grande, 28; King Bach, 33; Gino Vento, 35; Aubrey Plaza, 37. Happy Birthday: Revisit situations and problems until you come up with a workable arrangement. Don’t jump into something that requires a delicate, time-consuming approach. Put more emphasis on detail and changing only what’s necessary. Use your ingenuity to […]
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Teen’s sudden death comes amid fractured friendship
DEAR ABBY: Last year, after a falling out with someone I have been friends with for more than 20 years, I was OK with writing this person off and going on with my life. From my understanding, this person felt the same way. Last week, their teenage son died in a terrible accident. I was […]
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Gemini: Be responsible with your finances when fulfilling promises
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Busy Philipps, 42; Linda Cardellini, 46; Ricky Gervais, 60; Carly Simon, 76. Happy Birthday: Take the world by storm. Focus on what you feel passionate about doing, and set your plans in motion. Gather information and make personal changes that will help you reach your target. Speak the truth and […]
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Cholesterol numbers are not the whole story for stroke risk
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am confused about overall risk for heart attack and stroke for my husband and I based on our cholesterol numbers and other risk factors. We are both in our 60s, never smoked, have normal blood pressure, nondiabetic and occasional drinkers. I am normal weight, eat well and exercise, but nevertheless, my […]
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Man’s messiness touches nerve in budding romance
DEAR ABBY: I’ve become involved with a woman I’ve been friends with for some years. We became close over the course of 2020, and more recently have soft-launched dating (although she doesn’t yet feel comfortable labeling it). Not long ago, she expressed great disappointment because of my messiness when I last visited her. I had […]
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Taurus: Focus on the essentials and stability will follow
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Minka Kelly, 41; Mindy Kaling, 42; Sherry Stringfield, 54; Jeff Beck, 77. Happy Birthday: Take on challenges, and apply intelligence and creativity. You’ll zigzag your way to victory throughout the year. Making a grand presentation out of everything you do will add a positive flavor that appeals to upbeat individuals. […]
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Blockage in carotid artery increases risk of other blockages
DEAR DR. ROACH: My doctor has recommended a CT calcium scan, but I have canceled the scan because I am worried about the high radiation dose. I have excellent exercise tolerance, my blood pressure is good, and my cholesterol levels are normal on lovastatin. I take two 81 mg aspirin tablets daily. My pulse is […]
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Water leak damages more than ceiling for neighbors
DEAR ABBY: I live in an apartment and recently had a serious leak come through my bathroom ceiling. I called maintenance and texted my upstairs neighbor, who asked me when they were coming. I responded that I didn’t know and I wasn’t sure whether they’d have to go up to her apartment or not. Well, […]
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Aries: Doing your best will have an impact
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Melissa Rauch, 41; Jason Mraz, 44; Frances McDormand, 64; Randy Jackson, 65. Happy Birthday: Set financial, physical and emotional limits to protect against excess. Have a goal in mind and a reasonable time frame designated to finish what you start. Success is dependent on preparation, organization and living within your […]
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Study explores memory benefits of nicotine
DEAR ABBY: My patients, like most Americans, believe memory loss is a normal part of aging. But memory loss is never normal. In fact, it can be a symptom of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a precursor to Alzheimer’s disease. Nearly 1 in 7 people age 65-plus have MCI, but there is no treatment — yet. […]