CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jennifer Winget, 36; Rory Bushfield, 38; Idina Menzel, 50; Wynonna Judd, 57. Happy Birthday: Make lifestyle decisions that will put your mind at ease. Size up your situation and determine what you want. It’s up to you to initiate your thoughts, intentions and plans. Don’t wait for someone to step […]
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Sisters react differently in longtime rift with Mom
DEAR ABBY: Seventeen years ago, when my sister “Elise” and I were 19 and 25, our mother kicked us both out. I have long since forgiven her, and I have a happy relationship with her. Elise, on the other hand, has never let it go. I don’t understand why, because she’s the older of us, […]
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Aries: Pay your dues and take care of your responsibilities
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Riley Keough, 32; Melanie Brown, 46; Rupert Everett, 62; Annette Bening, 63. Happy Birthday: Live and learn. You’ll gain perspective if you do your research before getting involved in other people’s plans. Express your needs and wants, and don’t feel guilty because you want to follow your heart instead of […]
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Deliberate approach to neuropathy is the most prudent
DEAR DR. ROACH: My son has been experiencing what he thinks is neuropathy in his arms and fingers. He currently feels sharp pain in his fingers. He has a tingling feeling as well. The orthopedic surgeon’s office put him on meloxicam, and he wears an arm brace as well as a computer brace. Is meloxicam […]
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Fate of exercise equipment becomes sore subject
DEAR ABBY: Several years ago, while living with my sister, I bought a $900 rowing machine I could barely afford. I loved it and used it often. Two years ago, since we were moving out, I decided to let my sister take the rowing machine because my new apartment building had three and hers had […]
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Pisces: Consider your options before making final decision
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Carey Mulligan, 36; Kylie Minogue, 53; Christa Miller, 57; Gladys Knight, 77. Happy Birthday: Stay on top of your spending habits this year. Look for alternative ways to bring in cash. Physical action will help you achieve what you set out to do. Listen to reason, verify facts and don’t […]
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Aquarius: Don’t get roped into something you don’t want to do
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chris Colfer, 31; Shanola Hampton, 44; Jack McBrayer, 48; Paul Bettany, 50. Happy Birthday: Honesty is the best policy, regardless of what others choose to do. Don’t make promises you don’t intend to keep. An upfront approach to life, love and happiness will help you get to a comfortable, convenient […]
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Marketing pharmaceuticals to the public
DEAR DR. ROACH: As I watch TV, I see a lot of drug advertisements. Why would the drug companies advertise to the general public when doctors are the people prescribing the new drugs? Or are they advertising to doctors through TV and the general public just sees the advertisement? — C.S. ANSWER: I do not […]
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Forgetfulness in everyday life leads to anxiety
DEAR ABBY: While I am excited for new opportunities in my life, I cannot shake the feeling I am losing something. I am always losing something, whether it be my phone, my keys or my wallet. Once I lost my retainers and had to pay $300 for new ones. I have trouble keeping track of […]
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Supplements not well regulated
DEAR DR. ROACH: My doctor prescribed a statin for me to reduce my LDL cholesterol, which was at 131. My HDL was 70. I stopped taking it after three weeks because I was experiencing pulled muscles at the top of each hamstring. I run 20 miles a week. Thirty-five years of running and this had […]