CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Fairuza Balk, 50; Lisa Edelstein, 58; Nick Cassavetes, 65; Judge Reinhold, 67. Happy Birthday: Pay attention, observe, learn and explore the possibilities. Draw from experience, and refuse to let your emotions interfere when intelligence and common sense are the keys to your success. How you handle situations and people will […]
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Medicines usually maintain efficacy past their expiration dates
DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently tested positive for COVID using an expired home test, and I self-isolated for five days. I also realized every Tylenol, antihistamine, DayQuil, NyQuil and allergy pill that I had was past its expiration date. Some were only expired by a few months, but most were expired by two to four […]
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Virgo: Your attitude will set the stage for what’s to come.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Matt Czuchry, 47; Tony Stewart, 53; Tony Goldwyn, 64; Cher, 78. Happy Birthday: You can progress if you dedicate time to making changes that comply with your lifestyle. Take responsibility for your happiness, and opportunities will unfold. Think big and believe in your ability to get things done your way. […]
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ALECT2 has a better prognosis than other types of amyloidosis
DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently saw a friend who had been diagnosed with ALECT2 amyloidosis, a form of chronic kidney disease that is not well-understood but is considered fatal. Her illness was first misdiagnosed. She is in her late 60s and seems to be aging gracefully. She never was a heavy drinker or a substance […]
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Young adult eyes new path for happiness and support
DEAR ABBY: I’m new to the LGBTQ+ community and finding it tough. I’m torn between living a happy life or being around my family, who don’t 100% accept me as bisexual/asexual and involved with a transgender female. My new partner and I are happy together, but my family doesn’t approve that I’m finally feeling happy […]
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Leo: Refuse to let setbacks discourage you. Learn from the experience, and you’ll achieve and gain speed as you hone your skills.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dario Franchitti, 51; Polly Walker, 58; Grace Jones, 76; Pete Townshend, 79. Happy Birthday: Pay attention to what’s going on behind the scenes. Knowledge is the key to decisions that will add stability to your life and encourage you to surround yourself with people who offer insight and alternatives. Change […]
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Husband’s volatile temper worsens after he loses his job
DEAR ABBY: When my husband, “Wayne,” and I were dating 15 years ago, he would occasionally get angry and stalk off or bust a bag of chips, but after I gave him time alone, he’d be back like nothing happened. He always said that episodes such as this were something he was “working on.” After […]
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Cancer: Back away from situations that make you nervous. Align yourself with people who share your concerns.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Violett Beane, 28; Tina Fey, 54; George Strait, 72; Reggie Jackson, 78. Happy Birthday: Let your creativity take over and put any drama that comes your way on the back burner. Don’t believe everything you hear or let anyone pressure you into something that doesn’t benefit you. Focus on self-worth, […]
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Woman pays high emotional cost trying to help her mother
DEAR ABBY: My mom always catered to my dad when I was growing up. I was left to pretty much raise myself. Their drinking and social life were their priorities. I ended up pregnant at 16 and married to an abusive 21-year-old man, and I was divorced at 17. After that, I was on my […]
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Widowed spouse makes plea to all living partners
DEAR ABBY: Today I ironed and folded my late husband’s lucky fishing shirt and placed it into a box going to Goodwill. Continuing with the task, I matched up 14 pairs of my good merino wool socks, most of which had been gifts from him in times that were not so flush. After three months, […]