DEAR DR. ROACH: Is it possible for a person to reach the age of 70 and just now be diagnosed with bipolar disorder? Are there degrees of impairment, like with autism — some worse than others? — C.S. ANSWER: The hallmark of bipolar disease is mania. “Mania” has a specific meaning in psychiatry: It’s a […]
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Libra: Take care of your health and avoid stress
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tristan Wilds, 30; Lana Parrilla, 42; Jason Bonham, 53; Forest Whitaker, 58. Happy Birthday: Do your very best, and you’ll stand out this year. Discipline and hard work, along with diversity and open-mindedness, will lead to all sorts of possibilities. Refuse to let what others do infringe on doing what’s […]
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Structure of dad’s will leaves his daughters feeling left out
DEAR ABBY: My sister and I are 42 and 50. Our parents divorced 30 years ago, and Dad has been remarried for about 20 years. Although he lives across the country, we see him twice a year and have what I think is a healthy, strong relationship. Over the past 10 years, he and his […]
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Dear Abby: She’s caught in family rift with husband
DEAR ABBY: My husband said something very derogatory to my cousin’s sister-in-law at a family party. She told my cousin right away. Instead of coming to me, my cousin went to my brothers and sisters-in-law. They confronted my husband and told him he had to tell me or they would. My husband did tell me. […]
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Eugenia Last, Taurus: You’ll find it challenging to stick to a routine
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Scott Porter, 40; Matthew Fox, 53; Jackie Earle Haley, 58; Jane Lynch, 59. Happy Birthday: Keep moving forward, regardless of what others do. Stability and simplicity will help maintain your status quo. Don’t give in to someone who is pushing you out of your comfort zone or trying to force […]
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Virgo: Gravitate toward healthy lifestyle changes
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ken Jeong, 50; Cheech Marin, 73; Harrison Ford, 77; Patrick Stewart, 79. Happy Birthday: Look for the good in every situation, but don’t be gullible. You’ll face situations this year that are inconsistent and risky, making it important for you to remain reserved in your actions and quiet regarding your […]
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Despite divorce, ex insists on ‘happy family’ photos
DEAR ABBY: I’m engaged to be married to a wonderful woman who has a 6-year-old daughter with her ex-husband. They share joint custody. His controlling nature was a major factor in her decision to end their marriage. Even now, after being divorced more than two years, he tries to control her life. One way is […]
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Nurse daughter is right on the money with fasting advice
DEAR DR. ROACH: My daughter is a registered nurse, and tells me that when getting blood tests, it is not necessary to fast eight to 12 hours even though my doctor says to do so. Four hours is enough, she claims. Is this true, or is my daughter trying to be a doctor, if you […]
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Leo: Don’t allow yourself to be misled by others’ influences
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Malala Yousafzai, 22; Kimberly Perry, 36; Topher Grace, 41; Steve Howey, 42. Happy Birthday: Keep doing what you are doing until you have perfected your skills or reached the goal you’ve been eyeing for some time. This is a year of perpetual motion, geared toward gaining the satisfaction that comes […]
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Shop owner reluctant to fire employee in personal crisis
DEAR ABBY: I own a small retail shop. One of my employees (I’ll call her Sara) has been with us for a number of years. Until recently shes’s been a stellar employee. She has been through several traumas during the past year, including the death of her father, unexpected injuries and medical bills, and finding […]