CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mario Williams, 38; Justin Timberlake, 42; Kerry Washington, 46; Portia de Rossi, 50. Happy Birthday: Follow the path of least resistance. Explore the unfamiliar, and you’ll develop concepts that will make life easier. Invest time and money in what’s important to you. Keep moving toward your target with an open […]
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Exercise treatment for arthritis only applies to osteoarthritis
DEAR DR. ROACH: You recently had a column on arthritis that recommended more activity. So, what medications can help? You didn’t say in your article. I take a slow-release Tylenol, but I heard of a study that says tart cherry pills help. — B.L. ANSWER: Tart cherry juice has been shown to reduce the risk […]
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Dysfunctional family labels stable brother selfish
DEAR ABBY: My two siblings and I were raised by an abusive, alcoholic father. Predictably, it has adversely affected our mental health adversely. One sibling struggles with alcoholism and substance abuse. The other has a personality disorder and cannot maintain stable relationships. I cope with comparatively fewer severe issues, but I still must work hard […]
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Capricorn: Step up and be the first to take a stance and make a difference. Aggressive action will drum up the help you need to get things done your way.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Eiza Gonzalez, 33; Wilmer Valderrama, 43; Phil Collins, 72; Charles S. Dutton, 72. Happy Birthday: Make a positive difference in your community. A passionate approach to whatever you do will fetch the results you desire. Stay in your lane this year and provide the ones you love with stability. Showing […]
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Recreational tianeptine has potential for abuse, overdose
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’ve been hearing about tianeptine being sold at gas stations. Is it really dangerous? — S.F. ANSWER: Like so many substances, tianeptine can be a useful drug when prescribed and taken correctly (it’s used in several countries for depression), but is indeed dangerous when used recreationally. Its use has been banned in […]
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Southern girl can’t abide husband’s preference for north
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 32-year-old mom of four (11-month-old twins, a 4-year-old and a 6-year-old). I’ve been married for six years. I’m a Southern girl, but my husband is an immigrant to this country. When he emigrated, he settled in the North. I have always told him before and during our marriage that I don’t […]
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Sagittarius:
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sara Gilbert, 48; Heather Graham, 53; Oprah Winfrey, 69; Tom Selleck, 78. Happy Birthday: Use knowledge and experience to guide you when facing uncertainty with friends or relatives. Your strength and assistance will put you in an excellent position to barter and persuade others to do and see things your […]
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Aging father wants bigger role in grown kids lives
DEAR ABBY: I am an active widower with five grown children. Although three of them live in the same city and two live in a city nearby, I haven’t heard from or seen them as often over the past few years as I would like. I realized recently that I miss their company and I’d […]
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Friend worries house rules might affect planned visit
DEAR ABBY: I have known “Gigi” since second grade. We have stayed in touch through the years, although more sporadically in the last two decades. Until 10 years ago, she would spend a week with us in the summer. She came three different times, and we had fun. We also visited her twice in California. […]
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Scorpio: Don’t let anyone confuse or dominate you. Take the path that puts your mind at ease instead of trying to please everyone around you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ariel Winter, 25; Elijah Wood, 42; Sarah McLachlan, 55; Frank Darabont, 64. Happy Birthday: Take pride in what you do. Don’t feel you must keep up or change to fit in with the masses. Put your energy into your home, family and comfort. Avoid situations that put you at risk […]