DEAR DR. ROACH: A friend recommended hyaluronic acid for joint pain in my wrist and hand. I have been taking 180 mg once a day for a couple months now and have experienced notable success. I also feel that my neck pain and range of motion in my neck have improved. My question is, what […]
Advice
Gemini: An energetic approach to responsibilities will keep you out of trouble.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kelly Ripa, 53; Sting, 72; Annie Leibovitz, 74; Donna Karan, 75. Happy Birthday: Check due dates, investments and health conditions. It’s up to you to ensure everything is updated and working correctly. If you think outside the box, you’ll come up with brilliant ideas that will save you money and […]
Family left reeling when dad is fired from his job
DEAR ABBY: My dad is the breadwinner in our family. A few years ago, he got fired for looking at “inappropriate” material at work. When he told us what happened, he described it as a raunchy comedy special. So, being a good son and thinking Dad was wrongfully terminated, I started calling law firms to […]
Taurus: Use intelligence and change what you don’t like. Disconnect from manipulative individuals who try to take advantage of you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Brie Larson, 34; Zach Galifianakis, 54; Esai Morales, 61; Julie Andrews, 88. Happy Birthday: Keep your circle small and your personal information a secret. Protect against injury, illness and temptation. Look inward and address issues that will encourage personal growth. Prioritize warding off drama, chaos and nonproductive situations with individuals […]
Employee feels passed over and stuck in a rut at work
DEAR ABBY: I applied to be a supervisor at the company where I work. Unfortunately, I didn’t get the job. One of my co-workers, who held the same position I did (though with significantly fewer years of experience at the company), was given the job instead. Initially, I tried to shrug it off and continued […]
Aries: Speed things up to ensure you finish what you start and honor your promises.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lacey Chabert, 41; Marion Cotillard, 48; Jenna Elfman, 52; Fran Drescher, 66. Happy Birthday: Recap your money management over the years, and you’ll discover a pattern that needs to be tweaked. Incorporate physical activity into your everyday routine, encouraging a healthier lifestyle. Be passionate about life, love and the things […]
Electrical shock normalizes heart’s rhythm for those with AFib
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation in January 2012. I am aware of when it comes by how I feel — a little out of sorts, but no shortness of breath, chest pain or light-headedness. Consulting with my app on my smart watch confirms the same. I am taking bisoprolol and rivaroxaban. […]
Pisces:Adding structure to your life where handling money is concerned will help you obtain the security you need to feel at ease about the lifestyle you desire.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Halsey, 29; Kevin Durant, 35; Roger Bart, 61; Bryant Gumbel, 75. Happy Birthday: Pay it forward. Give what you no longer use to someone who’s in need. Declutter, and embrace the freedom that letting go can offer. Pay attention to your needs and live life your way. Put a cap […]
Man’s daughter refuses to contact grandmother
DEAR ABBY: My 23-year-old daughter, “Chloe,” lives with me and refuses to acknowledge her grandmother’s emails and letters, which are delivered to our home. It has been four years since my mother has even seen Chloe. My mother is growing increasingly disappointed and is grieved by Chloe’s apparent distancing. (We live 20 miles apart.) Over […]
Aquarius: Give yourself the power to make decisions that ease stress and create the place you feel most comfortable.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Hilary Duff, 36; Ranbir Kapoor, 41; Mira Sorvino, 56; Janeane Garofalo, 59. Happy Birthday: Size up your situation and devise a plan that utilizes what you know and do best. Changing your financial situation is possible but requires monitoring for safety due to temptation and scams. When in doubt, refer […]