CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kaley Cuoco, 33; Elisha Cuthbert, 36; Ben Stiller, 53; Billy Idol, 63. Happy Birthday: Traveling and dealing with authority figures will be taxing. Make sure you have all your personal documentation, licenses and financial interests updated. Offering an honest appraisal of situations you are involved in will be necessary to […]
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Mother thinks teen is missing out by dating over the phone
DEAR ABBY: I am a 17-year-old girl who has been in a long-distance relationship for two years. We’re still in high school and actively involved in sports and extracurricular activities. During the fall months I cheer, and in the winter months he plays basketball. Our schedules only really allow for texting and FaceTiming rather than […]
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When to get a flu shot if you have Lyme disease
DEAR DR. ROACH: Should people with Lyme disease avoid the flu shot? — L.A. ANSWER: Lyme disease is a potentially serious infection caused by the bacteria Borrellia burgorferi, passed on by a tick bite. Lyme disease can go unrecognized for a period of time, especially when the classic rash is not present, which is not […]
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Cancer: It's OK to be different
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Anna Faris, 42; Don Cheadle, 54; Andrew McCarthy, 56; Howie Mandel, 63. Happy Birthday: Keep your emotions in check this year. Someone will take advantage of your vulnerability if you are too open about the way you feel or what you plan to do. Secrets must be kept, and poor […]
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Mother-in-law pleads for more modesty while breastfeeding
DEAR ABBY: My daughter-in-law insists on not covering my granddaughter while she’s breastfeeding in public and allows the baby to nurse with her breast partially exposed (although the nipple is not visible). I’m concerned this may have affected my son’s employment because she did it at a company-sponsored event, and he was let go a […]
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The myth of male menopause
DEAR DR. ROACH: Is there such a thing as male menopause, with the associated hot flashes? My problem is hot flashes. I am a 93-year-old male in fairly good health; I am active, but not enough, though I maintain a year-round garden. I’ve beaten prostate cancer with a cryogenic procedure at the turn of the […]
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Tramadol's long-term use should not be taken lightly
DEAR DR. ROACH: I just read your column regarding concerns about taking tramadol long term for arthritis pain. I am a 74-year-old female, and I take one or two 50-mg tablets a day, depending on my pain level. Most days, my pain is controlled on that dose. I also take 1,300-mg acetaminophen twice daily. I […]
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Mom stays close to married son through a tracking app
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my husband for five years. We live in the same town as my in-laws, and for the most part, we get along great. However, my mother-in-law does something that makes me uneasy. She uses an app to track my husband. She pressured him into installing it right before […]
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Gemini: Know what you're up against
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ryan Kwanten, 42; Jon Stewart, 56; Ed Harris, 68; Paul Shaffer, 69. Happy Birthday: Put your time where it will count the most. The changes you make will make a difference to your relationship with a friend or lover. Talking over the details you would like to see happen will […]
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Adult children fail to warm to stepdad of eight years
DEAR ABBY: I was married for 19 years and have three adult daughters from that marriage. I remarried eight years ago to a woman who has two adult children. My relationship with them is not good, in spite of my efforts to engage them in basic conversation. She told me recently that neither one of […]