DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband (age 71) received a diagnosis of polycythemia vera a few years ago. I understand this variety of polycythemia isn’t caused by smoking, but we know that smoking does make it worse. For most of his life, he’s had a history of smoking with some short periods of not smoking, and […]
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Sagittarius: Share your vision, but be willing to listen to the input you receive.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Adam Driver, 41; Jodie Foster, 62; Allison Janney, 65; Ann Curry, 68. Happy Birthday: It’s okay to step outside your comfort zone this year and learn something new to help you better grasp what’s next or how to proceed more meaningfully. Communication is your ticket forward. Once you understand the […]
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Mom weathers deep emotions as children grow up
DEAR ABBY: I had my four children by the time I was 24. My oldest is a senior, while my others are a sophomore, eighth grader and a seventh grader. I feel, at times, that I go through a grieving process more now than ever as they are getting older and time is racing by […]
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Eighty-year-old man considers having a child with his partner
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a reasonably healthy 80-year-old man who is fortunate enough to have a partner of a child-bearing age. She would like to bear us a child. I am concerned about any potential problems with my old genes and any birth defects that might be caused by them. Please help us decide. […]
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Scorpio: Make it your mission to surround yourself with convenience, and pick up the pace.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Damon Wayans Jr., 42; Chloe Sevigny, 50; Owen Wilson, 56; Oscar Nunez, 66. Happy Birthday: Give yourself the freedom to live life your way. Worry less about what others think and focus more on what makes you happy, gives you strength and stability, and encourages you to expand your mind, […]
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Offer to repay favor has more strings than marionette
DEAR ABBY: I helped a friend by giving her rides to and from work for two weeks while her car was being repaired. When she got her car back, she told me to let her know if she could ever repay the favor by helping me. Recently, my car needed repairs, so I asked if […]
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Libra: Get into discussions that will encourage positive change and help you reflect and revise what’s no longer working in your favor.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rachel McAdams, 46; Dylan Walsh, 61; Danny DeVito, 80; Martin Scorsese, 82. Happy Birthday: Plan to have some fun this year. Don’t hold yourself back or put too much onus on things that don’t matter. This year is about enjoying life, not enduring it. Use your imagination, be creative and […]
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Obligations as caregivers have put strain on marriage
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been taking care of my father-in-law for four years — getting his groceries, going to the bank, picking up prescriptions and doing different tasks. He’s disabled and lives in an upstairs apartment with no access to getting downstairs. He can’t walk, bathe himself or get in and out […]
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Virgo: Refuse to let anyone talk you into something you don’t need or want.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kimberly J. Brown, 40; Maggie Gyllenhaal, 47; Dean McDermott, 58; Marg Helgenberger, 66. Happy Birthday: Traveling, researching or watching documentaries will help you gain insight into different cultures. Expand your mind and energize your body and soul by taking a leap of faith, engaging in spiritual awareness and becoming more […]
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63-year-old debates getting shingles and chicken pox vaccines
DEAR DR. ROACH: A few months ago, you wrote about the benefits of the shingles vaccine. At 63, I’m one of the 1% who has never had, nor been exposed to, chicken pox. I was tested in 2022 for varicella-zoster virus antibodies, and the results were negative. My current physician wants me to get the […]