CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Seth Green, 50; Mary Steenburgen, 71; Robert Klein, 82; Nick Nolte, 83. Happy Birthday: Chill, rethink your strategy, consider what you enjoy doing most and make your long-term goal meaningful. Taking a simple approach to life and relationships and being honest regarding what’s next for you will help you enforce […]
Advice
Extramarital affair threatens women’s mental health
DEAR ABBY: I have been involved with a married man for the last five years. He lied to me about his status. He told me that a woman he’d had a 15-year relationship with had left him. I recently learned he has been with her for more than 30 years, and she’s the mother of […]
Knee replacement leaves patient with more pain than before
DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a knee replacement about six years ago. At the time, I was in considerable pain, and it dissipated slowly after the operation. After about six months, I still had some pain, but the surgical doctor I used had retired. So, he just gave me my medical history and closed his […]
Aquarius: You have more leverage than you realize, but nothing will happen if you don’t concentrate on putting your skills to good use.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ashton Kutcher, 46; Chris Rock, 59; Garth Brooks, 62; James Spader, 64. Happy Birthday: Gather facts and gauge the possibilities this year. A secretive approach will keep interference at bay. Clear vision is necessary to avoid an oversight. Knowledge and balance are essential if you plan to reach your goal. […]
Meds are still necessary after kidney transplant from years ago
DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a kidney transplant nine years ago. Other than a bout with COVID that landed me in the hospital a couple of months ago, I have been rather healthy and lead a normal life. I take a handful of pills each day that are mainly aimed at suppressing my immune system […]
Capricorn: Put time and energy into something you believe in, and hone your skills to fulfill your pursuits.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rick Astley, 58; Axl Rose, 62; Kathy Najimy, 67; Tom Brokaw, 84. Happy Birthday: Take a leadership position and follow your instincts. Be the one who influences others to do what’s right. Push truth, integrity and kindness by setting an excellent example for those tempted to put money and power […]
Husbands detour into drug abuse may be grounds for divorce
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for three years, together for eight. We have two kids together. Over the last year, he has changed a lot and has treated me very badly. He’s always frustrated with me, accusing me of not caring about him and things of that nature. He puts me […]
Proton-pump inhibitors are highly recommended for Barrett’s
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a retired male over 65 and a former occasional cigar smoker (I quit 15 years ago) as well as a former drinker (I quit seven years ago). About 15 years ago, I was diagnosed with Barrett’s esophagus. I regularly did all the biopsies as required and took my proton-pump inhibitor […]
Reserved boyfriend may have to be shown how to love
DEAR ABBY: I am a mature, divorced woman living with my boyfriend for the past two years. We have a good life in general. We live in a nice home in a great community. My problem is, he isn’t capable of showing as much affection as I need. He grew up in a family in […]
Sagittarius: Price out an idea before you pull out your wallet.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Darren Criss, 37; Michael Sheen, 55; Jennifer Jason Leigh, 62; Barbara Hershey, 76. Happy Birthday: Put more thought into how you spend your time and the benefits and disadvantages you encounter from your daily routine. Be innovative, and you’ll discover how to adjust your lifestyle to enforce the balance you […]