DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 78 years old. I had a hysterectomy in 1976 due to excessive vaginal bleeding, but I still have my ovaries. I have had hot flashes since undergoing menopause — they usually last three to five minutes, and I have them about every two hours around the clock (which obviously interferes […]
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Capricorn: Overseeing what’s happening will give you a different outlook regarding someone you thought you knew inside out.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Annie Lennox, 68; CCH Pounder, 70; Sissy Spacek, 73; Jimmy Buffett, 76. Happy Birthday: Put all your ducks in a row and breathe easy. Map out your plan for the year, and you’ll feel comfortable knowing that you have done your due diligence and are ready to embrace whatever comes […]
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Friends at odds on best method to stay in touch
DEAR ABBY: I have a much younger friend in another state, and we like to keep in touch. I prefer email, as I’m elderly, hard of hearing and look after my husband, who is having cognitive problems. I have no household help. My husband and I are both on restricted medical diets that require cooking […]
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Sagittarius: Check the information you receive before passing it along in order to avoid appearing awkward in front of others.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ryan Seacrest, 48; Stephenie Meyer, 49; Ricky Martin, 51; Diedrich Bader, 56. Happy Birthday: Your intuition won’t let you down. Trust and believe in your skills, knowledge and expertise. Prepare for what’s to come and figure out how to make things fall into place. Make moderation your building block, and […]
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Man’s dance floor behavior out of step at celabration
DEAR ABBY: I was co-host of a celebration where one of our guests, a seemingly very nice young man who is dating a relative, was observed “goosing” half a dozen women while on the dance floor. I don’t know if my relative is aware, nor do I know how the recipients felt about it, but […]
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Scorpio: Go over your financial situation and make changes to ensure you are steady moving forward. Don’t get into a position that requires shared expenses unless you are the one who needs help.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Noel Wells, 36; Eddie Vedder, 58; Susan Lucci, 76; Harry Shearer, 79. Happy Birthday: Relax. Simplify your life and put your mind at ease. Dedicate your time and expertise to the people, activities and projects that interest you, and you’ll make excellent and prosperous headway. Adjust whatever isn’t working in […]
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Student plans for future with long-distance beau
DEAR ABBY: I am a senior in high school in a long-distance relationship. My boyfriend, “Grant,” and I live two states apart and have visited each other several times. He’s four years older than I am. We met three years ago, when Grant was 19 and I was 15, and became friends through banter online. […]
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Can melatonin provide benefits to those with Parkinson’s?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 84-year-old woman. Unfortunately, I have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease this past month. (Of course, I am mightily researching now.) A friend of ours, who has had Parkinson’s for six years, is very much impressed with melatonin. Have you heard the same? Even if it turns out that it […]
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Libra: Steer clear of stressful situations or people who tend to bring you down or stand between you and the happiness you deserve.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jordin Sparks, 33; Brooke Nevin, 40; Ralph Fiennes, 60; Diane Sawyer, 77. Happy Birthday: Change can be liberating if carefully thought through and executed. Don’t rush what you want to accomplish this year. Slow down, pay attention to detail and make your life better. Keep your plans simple, doable and […]
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Woman’s deceptive trick ends in an angry splash
DEAR ABBY: I recently went out to a bar with some friends. I was the designated driver because I no longer drink. I had a drinking problem, but I have been sober for almost seven years. The majority of the people I socialize with are supportive of my sobriety — except one. I have been […]