CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Gaius Charles, 40; Ellie Kemper, 43; David Beckham, 48; Dwayne Johnson, 51. Happy Birthday: Protect what you’ve worked so hard to acquire. Don’t trust others to look out for your interests or investments or handle what’s important to you. A demonstrative attitude will ward off outside interference. Show confidence in […]
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Sudden onset of swollen hands occurs in the early morning
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 67-year-old male and have had swollen hands for several weeks, the worst in the early morning. I take lisinopril and atenolol for my blood pressure and have taken ibuprofen twice a day since this started, two pills at a time. Do you have any ideas about what this could be? […]
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Ex-girlfriend believes she wasn’t cheating
DEAR ABBY: My longtime girlfriend and I broke up recently. One of the reasons was because we didn’t agree on a definition of cheating. She met a friend through work whom I met once, and what I saw and heard during that interaction screamed he was a sleaze who wanted to move in on my […]
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Do companies advertise ineffective supplements?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I see supplements advertised on television that are supposed to clear “brain fog” and do many other beneficial things. Are these any good, and can they actually do the things that they claim to? If they are effective, why aren’t they sold at drugstores? If not, how is it that companies are […]
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Leo: Stay true to yourself and your plans, and you’ll avoid controversy and setbacks.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Wes Anderson, 54; Tim McGraw, 56; Joanna Lumley, 77; Judy Collins, 84. Happy Birthday: Take a step forward, believe in yourself and make your dreams come true. Turn this into a year to remember through your actions, vitality and enthusiasm. Stick to the truth and focus on the possibilities. Your […]
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Fiance’s shocking revelation puts wedding plans in doubt
DEAR ABBY: My daughter and her fiance are intelligent, successful professionals in their early 30s. Her fiance just informed her he was a sperm donor for a friend and his wife a few years ago, resulting in two biological children with one more on the way. He never mentioned this to my daughter before. She […]
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Cancer: Get involved in something that will benefit your community or encourage you to get back to basics, pastimes and people who make you smile.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dianna Agron, 37; Kirsten Dunst, 41; Kunal Nayyar, 42; Johnny Galecki, 48. Happy Birthday: Engage in the activities and pastimes that make you happy. Take charge of your life and change what is no longer working for you. By helping yourself, you’ll be setting an example for others. Trust and […]
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Abuse survivor has turned to food to deal with past
DEAR ABBY: In many ways, I am blessed. I have an amazing family, a great husband and a well-paying job that I enjoy. My only problem is, I hate myself. I hide my pain with humor (I’m pretty funny). I have some childhood sexual abuse trauma and have had a lot of counseling. I’m hesitant […]
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Abuse survivor has turned to food to deal with past
DEAR ABBY: In many ways, I am blessed. I have an amazing family, a great husband and a well-paying job that I enjoy. My only problem is, I hate myself. I hide my pain with humor (I’m pretty funny). I have some childhood sexual abuse trauma and have had a lot of counseling. I’m hesitant […]
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Gemini: Don’t let anyone exploit you or make you feel guilty for caring for yourself.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Andre Agassi, 53; Uma Thurman, 53; Michelle Pfeiffer, 65; Jerry Seinfeld, 69. Happy Birthday: Emotions will be close to the surface. Recognize your motives before you make a move. Having a clear-cut strategy will help you avoid making a hasty decision. Opportunities are apparent, but doing your homework is a […]