CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Usher, 44; Natalie Maines, 48; Lori Petty, 59; Ralph Lauren, 83. Happy Birthday: Learning, traveling, experiencing and living life to the fullest is a tall order, but it’s achievable if you are organized and have a purpose. Review what you’ve accomplished and tie up loose ends quickly so you concentrate […]
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Inhalation spray for COPD brings on severe dry mouth
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old male with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). I pretty much have it under control with medication, but I am still not able to do a whole lot, as I feel shortness of breath easily. But, that is not my main problem! I have a dry mouth from the […]
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Mom suspects daughter’s boyfriend of cheating
DEAR ABBY: We recently found out my 19-year-old daughter is pregnant. This is her first boyfriend, and she is absolutely smitten with him. He has asked her to marry him, and we are excited and happy for her, but there is one thing we are having a hard time with: I am almost certain he […]
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Sagittarius: Put your best foot forward and offer a positive attitude and solutions to all those you encounter.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Caleb McLaughlin, 21; Sacha Baron Cohen, 51; Kate Walsh, 55; Marie Osmond, 63. Happy Birthday: Buckle up and get ready to move into high gear. Put your energy where it will bring the highest return, and don’t stop until you are satisfied with the results you get. Mark your territory […]
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Examinations for skin cancer should include full body, scalp
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 78-year-old woman who, in my early years, was exposed to many sunny days at the beach. Sunscreen was still a relatively new product in 1954 and not formulated to the standards required to prevent skin cancers the way today’s strong sunscreens are. In those early years, sunblock was not […]
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Husband refuses to confront friend who assaulted wife
DEAR ABBY: My husband’s best friend groped my privates several years ago at a party. It was traumatizing. I have never forgotten how abused and dirty it made me feel. I told my husband about it when we got home, but he’d had a lot to drink and told me I must have been imagining […]
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Scorpio: Consider what’s working for you and head in that direction. Look for opportunities to meet new people and to do something that will make a difference in your community.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Josh Hutcherson, 30; Tyler Blackburn, 36; Dion Johnstone, 47; Hugh Jackman, 54. Happy Birthday: Take care of situations and responsibilities yourself. Don’t rely on others to offer solid advice based on truth and principles. Show discipline in handling health, financial and contractual matters. Consider what’s needed to minimize stress. Take […]
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Spinal stenosis might be the cause of lower back pains
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an extremely active 79-year-old woman. For at least 10 years, I have had lower back pain. I assumed it was arthritis and ignored it. By June, after an extremely tough exercise class, the intermittent pain became permanent. I called my orthopedic medical practice for an evaluation. The staff took X-rays, […]
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Father’s extreme views turn family against him
DEAR ABBY: My father considers himself a deeply religious man. He believes that anyone who doesn’t conform to his beliefs is going to hell. He told my gay sister she is going to hell. At my brother’s wake and celebration of life, he announced to everyone that my brother was going to hell because he […]
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Libra: Don’t let confusion cost you emotionally, physically or financially. Pour your energy into maintaining equilibrium and carrying out your responsibilities; personal gain will be yours.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Emily Deschanel, 46; Jane Krakowski, 54; Lennie James, 57; Joan Cusack, 60. Happy Birthday: Balance and equality are the goals this year. Assess your assets, liabilities and relationships, and put a plan in place that will motivate you to make transitions that lead to a life with less stress and […]