CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nina Dobrev, 35; Catherine, Princess of Wales, 42; Dave Matthews, 57; Jimmy Page, 80. Happy Birthday: Leave no room for error. Be direct, ask questions and figure out your best way forward before you make a move. Time is on your side, so don’t feel pressured. Hard work, decisive action […]
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A wide pulse pressure persists after a gastrointestinal bleed
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 87 and have been jogging/running for 35 years. I recently had a major upper-gastrointestinal bleed after collapsing and losing consciousness. The problem was found and corrected. Following this episode, my hemoglobin level was 84 g/L, and my blood pressure dropped to 88/38 mm Hg. Since that time, my average blood […]
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Brother chooses to cut off contact after mother’s death
DEAR ABBY: My brother, who I will call “Alan,” has cut me off. We each received 50% of our mother’s estate, as specified by her will. Our respective inheritances amounted to a considerable amount of money. Alan thinks I stole $8,000 from him. This is both untrue and impossible. Alan spoke with the only remaining […]
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Parade of old boyfriends makes current beau uneasy
DEAR ABBY: My girlfriend is the loveliest, smartest, most compassionate and supportive person I know. We have been together for a year and a half. When we first met, we hung out a few times. When I told her my feelings toward her, she responded that she was in an open relationship, so I backed […]
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Leo: Use physical, emotional and intellectual tactics to give an all-around vision of the possibilities.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Cynthia Erivo, 37; Gaby Hoffmann, 42; Sarah Polley, 45; Shirley Bassey, 87. Happy Birthday: Keep your eye on the ball. Stay focused on what’s important to you, and rely on the experience and knowledge you honed to reach your personal, financial and physical goals. Take the initiative to be innovative. […]
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Sudden foot pain after a concert becomes debilitating
DEAR DR. ROACH: My daughter and her friend went to a concert and had to climb stairs, walking about 2.5 miles in total. After returning home, my daughter had severe pain in both of her feet and was unable to stand or walk on them. She said it felt like someone was crushing them. The […]
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Sudden retirement shakes up marriage
DEAR ABBY: With no discussion, my husband decided to retire two years ago. He said he would just take Social Security and we’d be fine. He failed to take into account that he was underage for Medicare, and all of his dental and medical bills would become my responsibility since I’m still working. Luckily, I […]
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Cancer: Find a way to incorporate excitement into your daily routine.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jeremy Renner, 53; Nicolas Cage, 60; Katie Couric, 67; David Caruso, 68. Happy Birthday: Redefine your goals and prepare to launch. Taking a unique approach that’s up to speed with what’s trending and is sure to keep you ahead of anyone trying to outmaneuver you will work in your favor. […]
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Gemini: Rely on yourself and your instincts to get what you want.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kate McKinnon, 40; Julie Chen, 54; Gabrielle Reece, 54; Rowan Atkinson, 69. Happy Birthday: Mosey your way into what you want to accomplish with thought and wisdom. Map out your course of action and alter what’s necessary to get things flowing in a direction that makes you happy. Don’t let […]
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Man’s silent-treatments tactics have worn thin
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for two years. We rushed into marriage, unfortunately, before getting to know each other very well. Whenever we have a disagreement, he gives me the silent treatment for days. Sometimes, it lasts weeks. He won’t eat anything I cook or help around the house. If I’m […]