CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jessica Alba, 42; Penelope Cruz, 49; Jay Leno, 73; Ann-Margret, 82. Happy Birthday: Take stock before you start again. Don’t count on others when you should do the work yourself. You have plenty to gain, but it will take ingenuity and doing or overseeing the work yourself. Put your energy […]
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Safety of increasingly common THC edibles called into question
DEAR DR. ROACH: I live in a large community. More and more of my peers are using THC gummies sold over the counter at smoke shops as a substitute for smoking marijuana. Are there any studies being conducted on the safety of imbibing these small amounts of THC? Also, are there any studies being conducted […]
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Siblings take different approaches toward mother
DEAR ABBY: Our mom just turned 100, and she is in good health. I threw a big birthday celebration to honor this amazing woman. My brother and I were adopted as infants. She gave us a fabulous childhood, and we grew up to be responsible adults. My brother, who’s retired, lives 6 miles from Mom, […]
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Aries: Pay attention to self-improvement and veer away from trying to change others.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Emily Rios, 34; Jenna-Louise Coleman, 37; Patrick Stump, 39; Ari Graynor, 40. Happy Birthday: Put your energy behind your ideas and the changes that will ease stress and give you something to look forward to this year. Overreacting will be the pitfall between you and the happiness you desire. Be […]
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House sitter has been snooping around
DEAR ABBY: A close friend takes care of my home when I travel several times a year. It involves picking up my mail, watering my indoor and outside plants and checking through the house for anything that might need attention in my absence. I return the favor for her each time she’s out of town. […]
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Thyroid meds prescribed after diagnosis of thyroid antibodies
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been diagnosed with thyroid antibodies. What are the long-term effects of these antibodies? The doctor says to start thyroid medication. I have been a vegetarian since 1983 and have a low-salt diet. I have heard about quality control issues with thyroid medicines and taking care not to consume caffeine with […]
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Understanding the signs of bipolar I versus bipolar II disorder
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband’s brother and paternal uncle were both diagnosed with bipolar disorder. His uncle struggled miserably for decades before his death; his brother has been in and out of institutions and outpatient programs for years. Because of the pain this has caused to our family, my husband and I have both tried […]
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Pisces: Take a step in a direction that challenges you to set goals and master whatever it will take to make your dreams come true.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jemima Kirke, 38; Channing Tatum, 43; Kevin James, 58; Giancarlo Esposito, 65. Happy Birthday: Speak the truth, clear the air and target what’s important to you. Adjusting to your surroundings will make your goals easier to acquire. Patience will be challenging to maintain, but necessary to avoid conflict. Pay attention […]
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Ex is still a negative influence on man’s life
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I were married 21 years ago. Since then, she has admitted to cheating with 10 different men. Each time, I stayed with her, hoping she’d change. I finally left 3 1/2 years ago because I couldn’t take it anymore. She became homeless, but for the past year and a half […]
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Long Marriage has crumbled to threats and bitterness
DEAR ABBY: I’d like some advice about a family situation that has been going on for the entire 34 years of my marriage. My husband is not kind to my now-grown sons. He gives me the silent treatment for weeks over small disagreements. My eldest son visited us for my 75th birthday and, after receiving […]