CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Isla Fisher, 41; Nathan Lane, 61; Morgan Fairchild, 67; Blythe Danner, 74. Happy Birthday: Let your creativity take over, but not your emotions. Size up the situations you face and consider whether each one is worth your while or not. Avoid getting involved in other people’s affairs or concerns that […]
Advice
Boy's belief in God doesn't include belief in mom's church
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 15-year-old boy. I’m happy with my life, except for one thing. My mom believes in God, and Dad doesn’t. I believe in God, but I don’t support my mom’s religion. My friends and neighbors think I’m in that religion, but I don’t believe in their beliefs. It’s really uncomfortable when people […]
Trouble swallowing needs investigation
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 54-year-old female. In the past year, I have developed difficulty swallowing. I usually do not have this in the early morning, but as the day goes on, especially in the evening, I find that when I eat, I have to labor to swallow. This occurs mostly with harder foods […]
Cancer: Don’t let your emotions sweep you into someone else’s affairs
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shakira, 40; Christie Brinkley, 63; Brent Spiner, 68; Graham Nash, 75. Happy Birthday: Strategize and plan your future. If you wait for things to come to you, you’ll never reach your goals. It’s time to be the aggressor and turn your dreams into reality. Changes will be required, so don’t […]
Teen twins are ready to take different paths in new school
DEAR ABBY: I am a 14-year-old identical twin. My sister and I are sick of the whole ”twin” thing and want to go to separate schools. We really want to be our own people. We have wanted this for a long time now. However, I’m not sure we can because, where I live, you have […]
Cancer: Don't let your emotions sweep you into someone else's affairs
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shakira, 40; Christie Brinkley, 63; Brent Spiner, 68; Graham Nash, 75. Happy Birthday: Strategize and plan your future. If you wait for things to come to you, you’ll never reach your goals. It’s time to be the aggressor and turn your dreams into reality. Changes will be required, so don’t […]
Trouble swallowing needs investigation
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 54-year-old female. In the past year, I have developed difficulty swallowing. I usually do not have this in the early morning, but as the day goes on, especially in the evening, I find that when I eat, I have to labor to swallow. This occurs mostly with harder foods […]
Teen twins are ready to take different paths in new school
DEAR ABBY: I am a 14-year-old identical twin. My sister and I are sick of the whole ”twin” thing and want to go to separate schools. We really want to be our own people. We have wanted this for a long time now. However, I’m not sure we can because, where I live, you have […]
Medical trials do not give treatments an automatic pass
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your column on a regular basis, and on occasion your response to those seeking advice on the benefits of some particular medication or treatment includes the comment that the trials were not large enough or powerful enough to show any significant benefit. Are there any medical guidelines for setting up […]
Gemini: Put your energy and charm to work and take advantage of whatever comes your way
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Harry Styles, 23; Ronda Rousey, 30; Big Boi, 42; Michael C. Hall, 46. Happy Birthday: Take action and make an effort to bring about worthwhile changes in your life. Donating your time and services will result in opportunities to branch out and get involved in something that has substance and […]