DEAR ABBY: I’m having a hard time letting my almost 17-year-old daughter out of my sight. When she walks home from school, I call to make sure she’s OK, then call her again minutes later when I estimate she’s home. The whole time I worry. I check on her wherever she is, whomever she is […]
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Leo: Generosity will be repaid
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Bar Refaeli, 30; Russell Brand, 40; Angelina Jolie, 40; Noah Wyle, 44. Happy Birthday: You may have to rethink your financial strategy and the motives behind your long-range plans. Getting involved with the wrong people or taking part in a joint venture for reasons that are not sound are best […]
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Boyfriend with hidden child may harbor other secrets
DEAR ABBY: I’m having a hard time getting over a secret my boyfriend, “Wayne,” kept from me. We have been off and on for 14 years, but back on for the past four. The problem is, he had a child with a woman in a different country. The child is now 9. Wayne didn’t mention […]
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Thyroid supplement test results in question
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have taken a thyroid supplement since it was first prescribed for me, nearly 30 years ago. The dose has changed from time to time as the lab work would indicate. My dosage has been 75 mcg for the past several years. A year ago, my TSH reading was 5.21 and my […]
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Aries: Take care of paperwork
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rafael Nadal, 29; Anderson Cooper, 48; James Purefoy, 51; Deniece Williams, 65. Happy Birthday: Satisfaction will be yours if you follow your heart and live your dreams. Getting involved in activities with the people you enjoy the most will help you gain confidence and put you one step closer to […]
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When to worry about a leaky heart valve
DEAR DR. ROACH: During a pre-op exam before minor surgery, I was told that I have a leaky heart valve (my heart has always been strong). I was told “Everybody has one” and “not to worry.” I am elderly. What does this mean for me? — M.C. ANSWER: The heart has four valves: the aortic […]
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Parents welcome daughters’ boyfriends into family
DEAR ABBY: We have two lovely daughters in their 20s. The older one lives with her boyfriend. They are expecting a baby soon. Our younger daughter lives with us, and she’s planning on moving in with her boyfriend. We’re an old married couple, and we’re not sure how to treat our daughters’ boyfriends. However, “Gerald” […]
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Sagittarius: Watch out for boredom
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Justin Long, 37; Zachary Quinto, 38; Dana Carvey, 60; Dennis Haysbert, 61. Happy Birthday: You can achieve greater security and stability if you follow through and take care of unfinished business. Get rid of the old and replace with vibrant new beginnings. You will have the opportunity to master the […]
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Libra:Visit a friend
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Willow Shields, 15; Heidi Klum, 42; Powers Boothe, 67; Morgan Freeman, 78. Happy Birthday: You’ll feel passionate about your goals and the people who influence your life, but don’t be mistaken by what others do or say. Keep your facts straight and avoid gossip. Focus on your achievements and on […]
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Nature is a source of many medicines
DEAR DR. ROACH: Are there any natural substitutes for blood thinners? Natural ingredients in aspirin work on some aspect of thinning the blood, perhaps for everyone taking them. It seems to me that testing natural substances would be relatively easy and cheap. — G.T. ANSWER: The term “blood thinners” is a misnomer. Although blood viscosity […]