CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Anna Faris, 47; Don Cheadle, 59; Andrew McCarthy, 61; Howie Mandel, 68. Happy Birthday: Stay focused and take care of responsibilities swiftly and without drama. Communicate explicitly to ensure nothing gets misconstrued. Filter through options and handle others with respect. Rely on yourself and avoid disappointment and setbacks. It’s up […]
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Blood bank turns away donor with high iron levels
DEAR DR. ROACH: Recently, I was rejected from donating plasma (not blood), since my iron that day was 57 mcmol/L and the maximum allowable was 54 mcmol/L. I am rescheduled to get retested in a few days. The technician said to eat beans and similar foods to lower my iron levels. I checked my own […]
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Readers detail options for tech-averse writer
DEAR ABBY: This is in response to “Love My Cheap Phone” (Aug. 28). As a millennial who has worked in retail my whole adult life, I’m tired of the excuse that the older generation can’t or won’t use smartphones. Personal computers have been out for decades, and smartphones have been around more than 16 years. […]
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Pisces: Be a good listener, know when to say no, and don’t ask for too much or embellish the truth.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ryan Kwanten, 47; Jon Stewart, 61; Ed Harris, 73; Paul Shaffer, 74. Happy Birthday: Formulate your thoughts and execute your intentions. Sending clear messages will determine how well you do this year. When in doubt, ask; time is precious, and mixed messages will slow you down. Surround yourself with like-minded […]
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Medication prescribed to lower LDL level worsens quality of life
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old man. I exercise regularly, eat a healthy diet and have not eaten beef or pork in over 40 years. In spite of all of this, I was diagnosed in January 2022 with a 90% blockage of the left anterior descending artery and had a stent put in. I […]
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Boyfriend’s bad advice proves costly to woman
DEAR ABBY: I went to visit a man I was dating and there was no visitor parking available. He told me to park in any space, even though there were signs stating non-residents would be towed. He said not to worry about it, that I’d be there only a few hours. Suffice it to say, […]
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Aquarius: Create a workspace conducive to achieving goals and a relaxing space that allows you to unwind.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alison Pill, 38; Jaleel White, 47; Fisher Stevens, 60; Kathryn Bigelow, 72. Happy Birthday: Leave nothing to chance. Do your due diligence and proceed with confidence. It’s up to you to control and manufacture what you want. Change is apparent but will require a hands-on approach to minimize the mental, […]
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Widow navigates change in relations with former in-laws
DEAR ABBY: My husband passed away four years ago. I started dating my current beau two years ago. We are great friends. We are supportive of each other and enjoy our new life together. I have drifted apart from my late husband’s side of the family. We’re still friendly but don’t have as frequent contact […]
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Capricorn: Protect against injury and illness. Be wise regarding how much time and money you allocate toward helping others.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Peter Facinelli, 50; Garcelle Beauvais, 57; John McVie, 78; Rich Little, 85. Happy Birthday: Caution and discipline will help ward off mistakes this year. You’ll have plenty of opportunities, but being selective will be necessary to come out on top. Refuse to let anyone lead you astray. Step up, ask […]
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Siblings discover they’re incompatible as roommates
DEAR ABBY: I’m 20, and I recently moved into an apartment with my 19-year-old sister. I thought it would be a great idea because we’d get to see each other more often and we’d be more comfortable living together than with strangers. Recently, however, she has gotten a new boyfriend she brings over all the […]