DEAR ABBY: As I approach my mid-30s, many friends have paired off and gotten married. How do I manage friendships in which I’m close with one friend but don’t enjoy spending time with their new spouse? While they are not overtly offensive, they’re just not fun to socialize with. Should I slowly pull away from […]
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Libra: Unleash your persuasive powers using charm, insight and intelligence.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Megan Hilty, 44; Lucy Lawless, 57; Amy Sedaris, 64; Eric Idle, 82. Happy Birthday: Set your sights on self-improvement, personal progress and lifestyle changes centered around activities, people and projects that make you feel good about yourself and your contributions. Look for openings that help you segue into positions that […]
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Virgo: That’s the quickest way to find your place and to know your strengths and limitations.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lady Gaga, 39; Julia Stiles, 44; Vince Vaughn, 55; Reba McEntire, 70. Happy Birthday: Set goals and strive to pursue and achieve, and you won’t be disappointed. Refuse to let anyone interfere with your plans when it’s your turn to reach for the stars and shine. Make a point to […]
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New cell-free DNA testing not recommended for p. vera patient
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 85 and healthy apart from polycythemia vera, for which I take aspirin. I was interested in the new blood test for cancer. Is it worthwhile? — M.N. ANSWER: When screening patients for cancer, the goal is to find a test that leads to a beneficial outcome for the person being […]
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Woman abandoned by fiancé after her suicide attempt
DEAR ABBY: My 38-year-old daughter attempted suicide a week ago. She had been living with her fiance, and they shared an apartment and had two cats. My wife and I brought her home from the hospital, and she’s staying with us. Her fiance’s and his family’s reactions have been horrible. Instead of comforting her, they […]
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Leo: When the time comes to take the next step, doing so privately is favored to allow for tiny but necessary adjustments.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Fergie, 50; Nathan Fillion, 54; Mariah Carey, 56; Pauley Perrette, 56. Happy Birthday: Take a deep breath, swallow your pride, be realistic and push forward. Put your energy into your home, family and what’s important to you, and you won’t be disappointed. Don’t feel you must put on a display […]
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Assumptions cause new friendship to teeter
DEAR ABBY: I met an acquaintance a few months ago during a brief work situation. We struck up a friendship (or so I thought) and have had lunch or dinner together a few times. She’s recently divorced, and she has a fancy house, lots of expensive clothes, purses and a mega-expensive vehicle, all of which […]
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Reader who experiences sleep paralysis writes in for advice
DEAR DR. ROACH: My question to you is about an affliction I have struggled with since childhood. Apparently, it is called sleep paralysis. As explained to me in an old newspaper article, it is when your brain is awake, but your body is still sleeping. This leads me to have minor to moderate panic attacks! […]
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Patient with high total cholesterol gets recommended a statin
DEAR DR. ROACH: Can you please explain what is cholesterol/high-density lipoprotein and the significance of a high HDL cholesterol value? What about non-HDL cholesterol? I have had cholesterol tests for the past 30 years with HDL readings that had a low of 68 mg/dL and a high of 117 mg/dL. Two first-degree relatives also have […]
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Cancer: Choose your path and put your energy into what brings the most joy, and you’ll have no regrets.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Keira Knightley, 40; Kenny Chesney, 57; Martin Short, 75; Steven Tyler, 77. Happy Birthday: Rely on your devices, and you won’t be disappointed. Avoid snap decisions, impulsive purchases and neglecting situations that could lead to unnecessary costs. Take care of red tape issues, expiration dates and matters concerning how you […]