CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ashley Fink, 32; Dan Byrd, 33; Joel McHale, 47; Bo Derek, 62. Happy Birthday: Consider the best way to handle change. If you let your emotions take over, you will make mistakes that will set you back. Look for positive alternatives that will help you incorporate what you want to […]
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Mysterious polio-like virus also causes neurological symptoms
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am reading about an illness called acute flaccid myelitis that is baffling scientists. Isn’t this just polio renamed? — V.A. ANSWER: Acute flaccid myelitis is indeed a medical mystery. The current outbreak absolutely is not caused by polio, however. Many people are referring to it as “polio-like” because it causes sudden […]
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Libra: Get ahead with charm, intelligence
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jodie Foster, 56; Meg Ryan, 57; Allison Janney, 59; Ann Curry, 62. Happy Birthday: Emotions and money won’t mix well this year. Concentrate on how best to establish your lot in life and where you want to head in the future. Don’t be fooled by someone trying to get you […]
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Obsession with politics turns friendship into one-way street
DEAR ABBY: I have a friend who constantly talks about all the negative politics going on today. I’m sick of hearing it. It’s not because I don’t care or disagree, but it has become the topic of every conversation. She’s extremely depressed, has major anxiety issues and, despite seeing a therapist, her condition has not […]
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Cancer: You don’t have to bend to what others want
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Damon Wayans Jr., 36; Chloe Sevigny, 44; Owen Wilson, 50; Oscar Nunez, 60. Happy Birthday: A realistic view of the past will help you make wiser choices moving forward. Being honest regarding your feelings about the importance of your relationships with others will help you gain better perspective. A change […]
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Diligent student has less time for friends
DEAR ABBY: I’m in my early 20s and the only one in my circle of friends who is currently in college. They all want to hang out all the time, but most of them live more than 100 miles away. I have a strict school schedule, and I am required to study and earn high […]
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Virgo: You will receive valuable advice
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rachel McAdams, 40; Dylan Walsh, 55; Danny DeVito, 74; Martin Scorsese, 76. Happy Birthday: Make plans that are within reason. Emotional matters will surface if you aren’t up-front about the way you feel or what you expect. Transparency will be in your best interest, and asking direct questions when in […]
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Daughter is last to learn of new love in dad's life
DEAR ABBY: My father began dating four years after my mother passed away from a terrible bout with cancer. He and I have always been close; in fact, I have always considered him to be one of my best friends. But since he started dating he has changed. I just traveled across the country for […]
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Leo: Ask questions and take notes
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kimberly J. Brown, 34; Maggie Gyllenhaal, 41; Martha Plimpton, 48; Marg Helgenberger, 60. Happy Birthday: Build a strong base. How you handle the people you live with will make a difference to how well you do this year. If you are helpful and show interest in what others do, you […]
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High triglycerides and pancreatitis are the earmarks of FCS
DEAR DR. ROACH: Recently I was diagnosed with FCS (familial chylomicronemia syndrome) by my primary physician. I have extremely high triglycerides and Type 2 diabetes. I have brought my A1C from 10 percent to 6 percent, as well as lost 40 pounds and completely changed my way of eating. I also walk. Despite this, I […]