DEAR ABBY: I play pickleball with a nice group of people. Partners normally split after each game. One day, however, a woman told me I was her favorite partner. From that day on, she played with me as often as possible, even though she could have chosen partners who were better players than me, and […]
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Screening men for osteoporosis remains controversial
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband and I are confused about the guidelines concerning when older men should be screened for osteoporosis. All the information seems to suggest that it is only needed for men over 70 who have had a fracture. In my husband’s case, he was only told to get a DEXA (dual-energy X-ray […]
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Cancer: Seek unique ways to use your skills and talents to get ahead.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Daniel Radcliffe, 34; Krysta Rodriguez, 39; Alison Krauss, 52; Woody Harrelson, 62. Happy Birthday: You’ll have to push your way to the top if you want to make a difference. Don’t let the changes others make back you into a corner. Regroup and continue until you are happy with how […]
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In-laws’ celebration’s are budget-busting events
DEAR ABBY: My daughter and son-in-law are expecting their second child. Everyone is very happy for them. The problem is the difference between her in-laws’ beliefs and mine. I was brought up in a family in which parties and celebrations were held at home. We opened our house to friends and relatives, everyone brought food […]
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Gemini: Don’t argue or let emotions cause an unstable situation to spin out of control.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Madison Pettis, 25; Selena Gomez, 31; Rufus Wainwright, 50; David Spade, 59. Happy Birthday: The power is in how you do things and handle others. Use your connections to cut corners and to get the most out of whatever you pursue. An opportunity to improve your living space or make […]
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Romance has drained from decade-long relationship
DEAR ABBY: I have been in a relationship with “Blake” for almost 10 years. Before we met, I was with “Kaden,” the father of my kids. It was a loveless relationship. Kaden was mean and cold and often had angry outbursts. My relationship with Blake started off as everything I ever wanted. He made me […]
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Aging mother refuses to discuss the inevitable
DEAR ABBY: My mom turns 85 this year. When my father died of congestive heart failure 10 years ago, our family had a clear understanding of Dad’s wishes about the end-of-life care he wanted. We knew he didn’t want “heroic measures,” like a feeding tube or to be on a ventilator. Since Dad had been […]
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Follow-up ultrasound of hemangioma reveals two other cysts
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 64-year-old man who had an ultrasound six months ago that revealed a 1.9-cm echogenic nodule in the right lobe of my liver. The radiologist felt it was a hemangioma. I recently had another ultrasound to determine if the nodule had changed, and thankfully, it has remained the same. A […]
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Taurus: Look for a direct path to avoid confusion and mixed emotions regarding how to proceed.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Juno Temple, 34; Justin Bartha, 45; Josh Hartnett, 45; Jon Lovitz, 66. Happy Birthday: Set yourself up for advancement. Learn all you can, develop your skills and reach out to those who can answer your questions. Take the initiative and channel your energy into learning, traveling and taking more interest […]
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Aries: Don’t make a hasty financial move. Let your instincts be your guide and your intelligence lead the way. Self-improvement will not go unnoticed.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Julianne Hough, 35; Judy Greer, 48; Josh Holloway, 54; Carlos Santana, 76. Happy Birthday: Sort your expenses and set a budget that eases stress and keeps you moving forward financially. Don’t count on others to take care of responsibilities that belong to you. Use this year to complete unfinished business […]