CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Katherine Webb, 26; David Boudia, 26; Kelly Clarkson, 33; Barbra Streisand, 73. Happy Birthday: Use your insight and emotional awareness to get your way. Gather information and support. Daydreaming must not replace turning your dreams into a reality. Be specific when dealing with authority figures or anyone you feel is […]
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Timing is right for plastic surgery, but parents object
DEAR ABBY: I am 23 years old, working full-time as a teacher and I’m about to move out of my parents’ house. I have decided to have breast augmentation surgery, and I know the best time to do it would be this summer so I’ll have time to recover before school starts. The problem is […]
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Post-surgery heart meds are necessary
DEAR DR. ROACH: I just celebrated the one-year anniversary of my heart valve replacement surgery. The operation consisted of replacing my bicuspid aortic valve with a bovine valve. All went swimmingly, and I was back to work in two weeks. I recently ran a 5-mile road race. My problem is with my medications. I am […]
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Mental health doctors can be an important part of care
DEAR DR. ROACH: I just read your column regarding K.V.’s concerns about anxiety and sleep disturbance. I take issue with your advice that she go back to her primary doctor. If a patient had cancer, would you send him or her to a general practitioner or an oncologist? Anyone needing help with medication for issues […]
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Pisces: Get ready to have some fun
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dev Patel, 25; Jaime King, 36; Jonathan Ruckman, 46; George Lopez, 54. Happy Birthday: Make plans that will help you reach your goal. Don’t let anyone sidetrack you or involve you in costly ventures that will waste your time and money. Be creative and come up with your own ideas […]
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Resentment is the thanks mom gets for helping son’s family
DEAR ABBY: My son, “Rick,” and daughter-in-law, “Amy,” seem to really dislike me. I try to be kind and not pry, but they live with me and it can make for a full house. They have had job difficulties and work injuries that brought them back to my home. Her parents don’t care for my […]
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Alzheimer’s debilitating in many ways
DEAR DR. ROACH: Our local newspaper just ran the obituary of a 59-year-old woman who died from Alzheimer’s disease. I didn’t know her, but I’ve known at least two other people with that illness. One has passed away; the other is in a memory-care unit. How does Alzheimer’s cause or contribute to death? — A. […]
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Girl who lost her virginity must learn to protect herself
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 17-year-old girl. Last weekend I lost my virginity in the back seat of a stranger’s car. I feel guilty about it and I haven’t told anyone. I’m not sure if he has.I need some advice on whether I should be making a big deal out of it, or just ignore it […]
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Gemini: Faced with an unusual dilemma,
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Amber Heard, 29; Sherri Shepherd, 48; Jack Nicholson, 78; Glen Campbell, 79. Happy Birthday: Be realistic. Don’t let anyone fast-talk you into a plan that isn’t likely to work for you. Excess will lead to disappointment. Someone from your past will let you down again if given the chance. Put […]
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Cancer: Don’t neglect your responsibilities
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tony Romo, 35; Rob Riggle, 45; Andie MacDowell, 57; Iggy Pop, 68. Happy Birthday: You’ll have a huge impact on others. You can influence and persuade people to pitch in and help your cause. Your persistence and desire to make a difference will lead to greater opportunities for personal and […]