DEAR ABBY: I struggled for years with vomiting and nausea, as well as other digestive issues I dismissed as having a “sensitive stomach.” When my fiance, “Marc,” and I started dating, he urged me to find out the cause of my issues. Six months ago, I was diagnosed with celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder that […]
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Gemini: Stop analyzing and start doing what matters most to you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kelly Monaco, 47; Jewel, 49; Drew Carey, 65; Joan Collins, 90. Happy Birthday: Look at what’s possible and discard ideas that will slow you down. Educate yourself to support your long-term goals, and turn this into a year of progress and determination with an outcome that makes you proud. Distance […]
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High blood pressure results call for additional daytime meds
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 68-year-old female who was diagnosed with high blood pressure at 32. I am 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weigh 130 pounds. I’ve been taking 240 mg of verapamil for all of these years. A few years back, my medication started coming in 120-mg dosages, so I started taking […]
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Woman feels her rheumatological symptoms are being ignored
DEAR DR. ROACH: Is there a possibility of having some type of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), even though it doesn’t show up clearly in the blood work? (My CRP level was 0.3, rheumatoid factor was 10, anti-CCP result was 15 u/mL, and ANA test came out negative.) I have symptoms that I feel I am not […]
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Taurus: Acting in haste will cause controversy. Offer help and be accommodating and patient, and you will help yourself and others make better decisions.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Novak Djokovic, 36; Apolo Ohno, 41; Ginnifer Goodwin, 45; Naomi Campbell, 53. Happy Birthday: Distance yourself from expensive situations this year. Put your efforts into taking care of unfinished business and preparing and setting up for what’s to come. How you use the past to catapult forward will make a […]
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Woman hopes dating leads to committed life partner
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 32-year-old woman. My 20s were spent in a serious long-term relationship. It was a lot of firsts for me. After we split, I took a couple of years to sow my wild oats and find out who I am as an individual. I’m now looking for something more than “friends with […]
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Aries: How you juggle your time and interact with others will give those around you faith in your ability to work toward a common goal.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Fairuza Balk, 49; Lisa Edelstein, 57; Nick Cassavetes, 64; Judge Reinhold, 66. Happy Birthday: Stick to basics, verify facts, and offer honesty and integrity. Refuse to participate in anything that doesn’t feel right or safe to you. Approach this year as a turning point where you let go of what’s […]
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Poolgoers leave towels to claim shady locale
DEAR ABBY: The other day I went to the pool in my neighborhood and found there were four lounge chairs with towels on them indicating they were “reserved.” They are the best chairs in the pool area because they are covered by a small roof and protected from the sun. I then had to use […]
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Pisces: Put more trust in yourself, and make plans to do what makes you smile.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Daya Vaidya, 43; Matt Czuchry, 46; Tony Goldwyn, 63; Cher, 77. Happy Birthday: Simplify your life. Consider your objective and the best way to achieve your goal. Use your charm to drum up support, suggestions and hands-on help. Stop pondering over the past and start living life your way. Let […]
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Childhood trauma resurfaces for new mom
DEAR ABBY: Throughout my childhood, my mother was controlling in many ways. One of them was my clothes. She dressed me in ridiculous outfits that I found humiliating. If I expressed an opinion about anything, I was treated as being “bad.” It affected my mental health, which resulted in me hating the way I look. […]