CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shaquille O’Neal, 44; Connie Britton, 49; D.L. Hughley, 53; Rob Reiner, 69. Happy Birthday: Don’t leave anything to chance. Dig in and finish what you start. Make this a progressive year filled with new beginnings. Don’t hesitate to delve into something that intrigues you. Nurture important partnerships and make a […]
Advice
Virgo: Offer love and affection
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kevin Connolly, 42; Matt Lucas, 42; Eva Mendes, 42; Dean Stockwell, 80. Happy Birthday: Make partnerships your top priority. Reconnect with people from your past who have something to offer you now. Make a point to expand your interests or to get back to doing the things you enjoy the […]
Younger kids are jealous of family’s new ‘daughter’
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married 20 years and have three children, ages 10 to 17. Our oldest is a senior in high school. Her best friend, “Maya,” is a friend of the family we have known for 10 years. Maya’s parents have been divorced for as long as we’ve known her. […]
Grade-school talk about sex needs guidance from parents
DEAR ABBY: My daughter is in fifth grade at a very small, rural school. She’s outgoing and makes friends easily. My problem is, when she comes home from school, she tells my husband and me about the conversations the other fifth-grade girls are having. Most of them involve boys. However, recently the conversations are about […]
Leo: Don’t rely on anyone else
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chaz Bono, 47; Patricia Heaton, 58; Mykelti Williamson, 59; Catherine O’Hara, 62. Happy Birthday: You can turn this into a productive and successful year. You’ve got the discipline, fortitude and energy to pursue the things you feel passionate about. This will be a year to excel in both your personal […]
Pain in the hips is keeping reader up at night
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a senior, have exercised regularly for years, walking 2 or more miles a day. I am in good health, take no medication but for thyroid, and have no weight problem. Very recently I have developed pain in my hips, mostly in my left hip. The pain is a burning sensation, […]
Cancer: Take the plunge
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jessica Biel, 34; Julie Bowen, 46; Tone Loc, 50; Jackie Joyner-Kersee, 54. Happy Birthday: Stay focused on your goals, even if there are distractions that may be leading you in a different direction. You’ll feel regret if you don’t follow through with your plans. Take care of the legal documentation […]
Can daily vinegar affect blood glucose reading?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been told that vinegar diluted with water and taken prior to a meal is an effective way to reduce one’s blood glucose level. Is this accurate? If so, how much vinegar and how much water? Is there a difference between apple cider vinegar and white vinegar? Will consuming vinegar on […]
Hard working sister balks at supporting lazy brothers
DEAR ABBY: I am a community college sophomore (age 20) in an international honor society, double-majoring in biotechnology and biological sciences. My dream is to become a cardiologist. I have worked hard and excelled at my studies, as well as in my friendships and sports. However, my brothers have not. My older brother, “Aaron,” barely […]
Gemini: Focus on self-improvements
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Bryce Dallas Howard, 35; Method Man, 45; Daniel Craig, 48; Jon Bon Jovi, 54. Happy Birthday: Handle whatever comes your way with grace, dignity and empathy. Don’t give in to temptation or let anyone talk you into something that will lead to trouble. Good choices aren’t always easy to make, […]