CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Damon Wayans Jr., 41; Chloe Sevigny, 49; Owen Wilson, 55; Oscar Nunez, 65. Happy Birthday: Pick up the pace and tidy up loose ends. The world is yours to discover, and you will find new possibilities through travel, educational pursuits and communication. Be open to suggestions and embrace change with […]
Advice
Aries: Changing how you handle or earn cash will buy you the freedom to do something you enjoy.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rachel McAdams, 45; Dylan Walsh, 60; Danny DeVito, 79; Martin Scorsese, 81. Happy Birthday: It’s up to you to make your dreams come true. Take the initiative and get the ball rolling. Making excuses will lead to regret, but taking hold of your life and what you want will lift […]
Emotionally abused friend has a network of support
DEAR ABBY: My best friend “Owen’s” wife, “Shirley,” is a narcissist, and she’s driving everyone away from him. They have been married for 10 years. I’ve known Owen since high school. He has always been a quiet, easygoing guy. Shirley is a nightmare. She has berated him at work and has left him by himself […]
Severe osteoporosis in woman requires infusion therapy
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 71-year-old woman who still works full-time as a teacher. I have osteoporosis and have had two bone scans. My latest scan showed a slight deterioration from the first two years ago. My T-score in my spine went from -2.2 to -2.6. It was recommended by my endocrinologist that I […]
Man strives to put mother’s lies behind him
DEAR ABBY: I was born 40 years ago and raised by my mother to believe that her husband was my birth father. She divorced him and raised me while receiving court-awarded child support, based on her insistence to all involved that she had not had an affair. As the years went on, it became increasingly […]
Pisces:Let discipline lead the way, and you’ll figure out how to use your skills, knowledge and experience to reach your goal.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kimberly J. Brown, 39; Maggie Gyllenhaal, 46; Martha Plimpton, 53; Marg Helgenberger, 65. Happy Birthday: Look for opportunities, make changes that position you to reach your goal and follow your heart. Happiness is your responsibility, and doing what makes you feel good about yourself will ensure you reach your expectations. […]
Aspirin replaces blood thinner meds for a week due to biopsies
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been taking Plavix (clopidogrel) for 15 years because of a mild heart attack that resulted in three stents. Next month, I am having a prostate MRI and biopsy. The urologist told me to stop taking clopidogrel seven days prior and substitute 81 mg of aspirin in its place. I am […]
Aquarius: Make a physical move that compensates for any loss or disruption.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shailene Woodley, 32; Jonny Lee Miller, 51; Beverly D’Angelo, 72; Sam Waterston, 83. Happy Birthday: Don’t let the little things get to you. Rise above and do your best, and positive change will unfold. Step outside your comfort zone if it will take you on a journey that offers answers […]
Boyfriend’s behavior pushes woman’s boundaries’
DEAR ABBY: I have been with my live-in boyfriend for eight years. During the last five months, he has started staying out until daylight, choosing his friends over me, snapping at me when he talks at all and doesn’t want to be around me. We have always gone everywhere together and shared our friendships with […]
Chlorhexidine scrubs and cleansers are safe to use
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am at my wit’s end and hope that you can answer this for me. I am a 76-year-old male. Next week, I’m going to have surgery in my genital area. My urologist told me to wash with Hibiclens starting one week prior to surgery. He then went on vacation, returning several […]