DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 69 years old and have multiple sclerosis, for which I have been taking Aubagio (teriflunomide) for five months. My monthly liver tests have been negative so far. I am concerned about the long-term effects of this drug on my liver. Can the drug damage the liver permanently over time? Also, […]
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Gemini: Take precautions when dealing with someone eager to pick your brain. Someone will mislead you if given a chance
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ashton Kutcher, 44; Chris Rock, 57; Garth Brooks, 60; James Spader, 62. Happy Birthday: Address unsettled issues. Face your nemesis head-on, and free yourself of matters that are standing between you and the goals you want to meet this year. Set high standards, and show everyone what you can do. […]
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Man’s secrecy raises new questions for wife
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married to my husband, “Derrick,” for 32 years. We consider each other to be our best friend, except he refuses to allow me to see or use his iPad. (He has it password-protected.) Derrick and I have been together since high school and have maintained a very good relationship. I’m not […]
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Taurus: Ask questions and attend social gatherings or lectures that shed light on something you want to pursue
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rick Astley, 56; Axl Rose, 60; Kathy Najimy, 65; Tom Brokaw, 82. Happy Birthday: Keeping a level head and relying on facts will help you maintain a state of calm and peace of mind. Recognize when you are due for a change, and make your move before you encounter a […]
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Former spouses ready to try again after 16 years
DEAR ABBY: I reconnected with my ex-husband, “Liam,” a year ago, 16 years after our divorce. (We hadn’t seen or talked to each other during that time.) He’s remarried with four kids; I am single with two kids. We got married when we were young, but we’re now in our early 40s. We know what […]
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Aries: Refuse to let a change someone makes disrupt your routine or stifle your ability to get things done
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Darren Criss, 35; Michael Sheen, 53; Jennifer Jason Leigh, 60; Barbara Hershey, 74. Happy Birthday: Rethink your strategy, and adjust to what’s current and fits into your long-term goals. Take the positive path and you’ll discover something good, regardless of what transpires. Become a spin artist and regulate the outcome […]
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Man wonders how to mention wife as he begins dating
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married for 40 years. Fifteen years ago, she was diagnosed with cancer and given 18 months to live. Well, she is still around. Because of the illness and experimental medications, she was bedridden, and her dementia grew steadily worse. Left with no other options because of problems […]
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What is the right amount of sleep?
DEAR DR. ROACH: Up until recently, the recommended amount of sleep was seven and a half to eight hours per night. Now all of a sudden, some study says individuals getting more than six and a half or less than three are headed for dementia! What’s the consensus about sleep? — M.S. ANSWER: Studies are […]
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Pisces: Sign up for a leadership position and show off your skills and attributes
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Oscar De La Hoya, 49; Gabrielle Anwar, 52; Clint Black, 60; Alice Cooper, 74. Happy Birthday: Make things happen. Put together a playlist that will take you from start to finish, and don’t stop until you reach your desired destination. The progress you make this year will map out what’s […]
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Food fight results in friendships bitter end
DEAR ABBY: When a friend of mine “makes dinner” for invited guests, it’s either takeout Chinese food or delivered pizza. Frankly, I am sick of it. Last Thanksgiving, they invited me and several others over for dinner. You guessed it! Chinese food. I told my friend I was surprised and not in the mood for […]