DEAR ABBY: We adopted our daughter, “Opal,” at the age of 2. She is 6 now. Opal lived with us off and on as a newborn, but by age 1, she lived permanently with us. We live in a small community, so everyone knows everyone. Opal lived with her biological mom prior to adoption. We […]
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Libra: Plant your feet firmly on the ground and put your energy into something that allows you to discover how to use your skills in weird and wonderful ways.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sophia Bush, 42; Milo Ventimiglia, 47; Kevin Bacon, 66; Anjelica Huston, 73. Happy Birthday: Get involved in groups and activities that have meaning. Channeling your energy to vent and pursue your dreams will change how you live, love and treat others. Take the initiative to make things happen instead of […]
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Botox injections used for treating an overactive bladder
DEAR DR. ROACH: In two weeks, I am supposed to get Botox injections in my bladder for an overactive bladder (OAB) and my frequent need to urinate at nighttime. Are these injections safe? Are there any bad side effects? How long do they work? — D.J. ANSWER: The initial treatment for OAB symptoms usually consists […]
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Virgo: Live in the moment, consider what makes you happy and head in that direction.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Michelle Kwan, 44; Berenice Bejo, 48; Shelley Duvall, 75; Ringo Starr, 84. Happy Birthday: Transform your life with small, obscure changes. Personal changes you incorporate that help you perform at your best will boost your confidence and encourage you to add to your skills and experience. Use your imagination in […]
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Grandma feels slighted by stolen nickname
DEAR ABBY: We have five grandchildren. All but one call me MeeMaw. I’ve been MeeMaw since my first grandchild was born 15 years ago. Four years ago, our third grandchild was born, and the fourth arrived the next month. This fourth grandchild was calling me MeeMaw until one day when she started calling me MeeMawMeeMaw, […]
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Leo: Use your time wisely, a premature act will set you back.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kevin Hart, 45; Tia Mowry, 46; Tamera Mowry, 46; Sylvester Stallone, 78. Happy Birthday: Use your imagination, willpower and discipline to help make ends meet and move in a direction that improves your profile and promotes exciting offers. Take a heartfelt approach to helping others and getting things done on […]
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Father and son reconnect but they’ve yet to connect
DEAR ABBY: My husband of two years was estranged from his children after a nasty divorce. He reconnected with his son “Mack” four years ago and has made every effort to show him he’s a good man and is truly sorry for not being there for a time. The only time my husband gets to […]
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Online acquaintance ask for closer relationship
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 70-year-old Black woman who looks about 45 or 50. I recently met a man online while playing dominoes. We have been chatting back and forth for about two weeks now. He is 44, is of German descent and has a 9-year-old son. The problem is, he wants to have a relationship […]
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Neck and hip pain might signify polymyalgia rheumatica
DEAR DR. ROACH: I think my 75-year-old husband has polymyalgia rheumatica, and I understand it has no definitive cause. He gets severe unbearable pain alternating between his neck and hips every few weeks. It seems that the only treatment is prednisone, but he does not want to take it. What else can we do? — […]
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Cancer:Take the initiative and act. A cheerful but willful display will bring opportunity and change, injecting hope and satisfaction into your life.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Megan Rapinoe, 39; Dave Haywood, 42; Edie Falco, 61; Huey Lewis, 74. Happy Birthday: Use your attributes wisely. Trust and believe in your ability to add unique appeal to whatever you choose to pursue. Hard work and discipline will catapult you forward and open doors to new and exciting opportunities. […]