CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Talulah Riley, 37; Christina Milian, 41; Serena Williams, 41; Jim Caviezel, 54. Happy Birthday: Surround yourself with like-minded people this year, and together you will make things happen. Check out something that interests you that will also encourage better health and a brighter future. Focus on perfection, detail and making […]
Advice
Tetanus booster given 60 years ago caused an allergic reaction
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was told by my doctor that I need a tetanus booster shot, but when I was 17, I cut my foot and needed stitches. I was told then that I was allergic to the tetanus shot, so they gave me penicillin instead. Of course, that was a long time ago, since […]
Wife struggles with husbands repeat infidelity
DEAR ABBY: After 40 years of marriage, I just found out my husband has been having an emotional affair, in addition to an actual girlfriend he had 15 years ago. I forgave him the last time. This time, he has only said he is wrong, but he hasn’t offered an apology, nor is he remorseful. […]
Gemini: Discuss your objectives with someone you love, and you’ll find a way to use your time and space to improve your domestic situation.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rosalia, 30; Catherine Zeta-Jones, 53; Michael Douglas, 78; Barbara Walters, 93. Happy Birthday: Changes to your living arrangements will pay off. Regroup, and you’ll come up with a plan that works to diminish concerns. Don’t let financial uncertainty cause you to miss out on an opportunity. Consider what you value […]
Navigating old and enduring relationships in a new marriage
DEAR ABBY: I recently married “Joel,” a man I love very much. While we have our differences, we are solid in the knowledge that we love each other and are in this marriage for the long haul. Our wedding pictures just arrived and, after going through them together, I asked my husband to create a […]
Taurus: Address issues that bother you and discuss your intentions with someone you love, and you’ll figure out what’s best for you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Spencer Treat Clark, 35; Jessica Lucas, 37; Ian Bohen, 46; Nia Vardalos, 60. Happy Birthday: Pay attention to what matters to you and head in that direction. Don’t waste time on people and projects that aren’t meaningful or satisfying. Put your energy into something that will help you gain perspective […]
Wife cant abide husband’s other love — weed
DEAR ABBY: I have been with my husband for seven years, and I’m tired of having the same fight every day. He smokes marijuana, and I hate it. It has been a constant battle for years. We tried therapy, which helped for a while, but he goes back to smoking behind my back. We tried […]
Aries: You will fall behind if you miscalculate what you can handle mentally, physically or financially.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shannon Chan-Kent, 34; Anthony Mackie, 44; Jason Alexander, 63; Bruce Springsteen, 73. Happy Birthday: Take the path that makes you happy. Use your imagination, and you’ll find a way to improve your surroundings. Setting up a designated space to work on something that interests you is encouraged. Always doing for […]
Mixing study reveals whether high aPTT level needs treatment
DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently had a surgery, and prior to the surgery, my doctor ordered some routine blood tests. My aPTT level was high, but the PT level was normal. The doctor said it was probably nothing, and the surgery went fine. But, when I went back for my annual checkup, he rechecked it, […]
How to combat risk of heart failure with atrial fibrillation
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 88-year-old female in relatively good health. A year and a half ago, I did experience atrial fibrilliation and had two cardioversions. (The first was good for a year; the second lasted only three months.) The diagnosis is paroxysmal AFib. My cardiologist has recommended a third cardioversion, which would require […]