CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kaley Cuoco, 37; Elisha Cuthbert, 40; Ben Stiller, 57; Billy Idol, 67. Happy Birthday: Give yourself plenty of time to assess situations before you judge others or decide to make a move that will affect your lifestyle and relationships with friends, relatives and peers. Be aware of how others feel, […]
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Wife seeks path forward after decades of abuse
DEAR ABBY: My husband of 30 years has always made me feel like I wasn’t good enough for him. He would flirt with other women and say things to me about an ex-girlfriend he broke up with before marrying his first wife. (I caught him private messaging her.) He has told me four different times […]
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Blood thinner used during surgery causes a fatal reaction
DEAR DR. ROACH: A good friend of mine experienced what appeared to be a mild heart attack and went to his physician to have it checked out immediately. The tests found acute blockages in the arteries around his heart, and his doctors performed a triple-bypass heart surgery two days later. My friend came through the […]
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Bride-to-be doesn’t want sister in wedding party
DEAR ABBY: I became engaged to a wonderful man five months ago. We have set a wedding date for next year. I’m ecstatic — thrilled to be planning such an important milestone in my life. I’m the youngest of five girls. Four of us are extremely close. Three of my sisters have graciously offered to […]
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Cholesterol medications produce rare side effect of nightmares
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 64. I started taking statins to lower my cholesterol about two years ago. My cholesterol level sometimes went over 200, and after seesawing results, my doctor advised that I was unable to maintain a low cholesterol by diet alone and prescribed a statin. I took 10 mg of atorvastatin. I […]
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Scorpio: Build a stellar reputation by going above and beyond the call of duty. Set the standard instead of lowering the bar.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Anna Faris, 46; Don Cheadle, 58; Andrew McCarthy, 60; Howie Mandel, 67. Happy Birthday: A positive and open attitude will help you navigate the ups and downs this year. Don’t let being too trusting be your downfall. Be resourceful. Research and verify every bit of information you receive from outside […]
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Supplements taken at lower doses won’t adversely affect health
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a healthy 46-year-old woman who exercises daily for health, strength and stress relief. I also want to stay relatively lean. In order to maintain muscle mass and control fat, I’ve been advised consistently (by a Ph.D. nutritionist and a couple of “nutrition coach” trainers) to take one gram of protein […]
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Couple’s marriage has become a partnership of convenience
DEAR ABBY: Although my husband and I are no longer in a romantic relationship, we are what I call “life partners.” After cancer left him impotent, he rejected any physical affection at all. I had an extramarital affair which lasted four years. My boyfriend passed away last year. I have no desire to be physically […]
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Libra: High energy coupled with play-by-play commentating and hands-on action will prove to be successful.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ryan Kwanten, 46; Jon Stewart, 60; Ed Harris, 72; Paul Shaffer, 73. Happy Birthday: Put together what you can, and avoid emotional purchases or other unnecessary expenses. Share your resources, assets and whatever else you can pool together to cut your overhead. Don’t get involved with evasive people. Ask questions, […]
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Mother deals with fallout from decision made years ago
DEAR ABBY: Fifteen years ago, I “ran away from home” to get away from my adult children, and I finally made a life for myself. They were able to stay in the house because I continued to pay the mortgage. Their dad — my ex — and his family all lived nearby. Now, none of […]