CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Busy Philipps, 44; Linda Cardellini, 48; Ricky Gervais, 62; Carly Simon, 80. Happy Birthday: Study before you delve into something new. The key to success is knowledge and handling those who try to interfere with your plans. Press forward with a guideline in place and a budget that suits your […]
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Wife’s solution to sleeping arrangement raises a stink
DEAR ABBY: I have been married 28 years. I love my husband, but one thing really bothers me. I have told him time and time again, to no avail. We have two small dogs that he insists sleep in our bed every night. I reminded him again last night that it bothers me, and asked […]
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Weekly dinners with relative becoming harder to navigate
DEAR ABBY: I have a relative who lives in the same city I live in. Her parents and mine exchanged holiday dinners for decades. Our parents passed away many years ago, and I continued to include her for holiday dinners. I consider her a good friend and we share many interests. During COVID, we started […]
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Aquarius: An intelligent decision and explanation will alleviate discord that can ruin your and others’ plans.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Candice Patton, 35; Minka Kelly, 43; Mindy Kaling, 44; Sherry Stringfield, 56. Happy Birthday: Observe what’s happening around you to ensure you make decisions in your best interest this year. Focus more on your needs and less on accommodating others. Take better care of your emotional, physical and financial concerns […]
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Capricorn: Finalize deals, restructure your lifestyle to promote better health and make changes at home that are affordable and well received by those around you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Melissa Rauch, 43; Jason Mraz, 46; Frances McDormand, 66; Randy Jackson, 67. Happy Birthday: Keep the communication going until you understand what others expect of you and what options are available. Problems with friends, relatives or colleagues will surface if you let your emotions slip into controversial conversations. Keep a […]
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Chemotherapy port placed in neck leads to red scarring
DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a port put in for chemotherapy. I have a red scar on my chest and a smaller one near my collarbone. None of the nurses have seen one placed in the neck before. Was mine put in wrong, or is this a new style? What can I do to lessen […]
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Relations with in-laws hit new lows after mans death
DEAR ABBY: I was never close to my late husband’s family. He had two half-siblings from his mother and seven from his father. (He was the only mutual child between them.) At his funeral, his sister on his mother’s side wore what appeared to be a white wedding dress and had her three daughters dressed […]
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3D mammograms pick up breast cancer growth faster
DEAR DR. ROACH: I just finished reading your answer to a reader writing in about breast cancer. I was diagnosed with it in 2017. My radiation oncologist said I had it for at least seven years, despite my having yearly mammograms since the age of 35 due to family history (I was 69 at the […]
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Sagittarius: Mix and mingle with people who share your interests; something good will transpire.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Carson Daly, 50; Cyndi Lauper, 70; Meryl Streep, 74; Todd Rundgren, 75. Happy Birthday: Stick close to home and family. Don’t allow outsiders to twist your words or interfere with your plans. It’s important to stay grounded and to maintain balance and equality in your life. Too much of anything […]
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Doctor won’t prescribe hormone therapy to woman over 60
DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recently published column, you stated, “As always, the decision belongs to the patient,” while addressing a concern about the benefits and risks of stopping a statin drug. Oh, really? Why is it then that no doctor will prescribe hormone replacement therapy to stop my debilitating post-menopausal symptoms once I turned […]