CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Amber Heard, 34; Sherri Shepherd, 53; Jeffrey Dean Morgan, 54; Jack Nicholson, 83. Happy Birthday: Make a decision, and follow through with your plans. If you stop prematurely or change direction abruptly, you will end up having to backtrack this year. Refuse to let a stubborn attitude take over or […]
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Brain injury alters friend’s personality in negative ways
DEAR ABBY: “Stella” and I have been close friends for 25 years. Two years ago, she was in a car accident and suffered a traumatic brain injury. She has since recovered and returned to work. Stella’s personality has changed a lot since the accident. Her language and clothing are inappropriate. At 65 years old, her […]
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Rare condition involves dangerously low calcium levels
DEAR DR. ROACH: My grandson is 26 years old and has a rare disease called pseudohypoparathyroidism. The only doctor in our area who knows this disease has only ever seen one case. The medicine my grandson is on is not working and causes bad headaches. His back hurts. He also has blood in his urine […]
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Gemini: Strive to be your best self and don’t let others interfere
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tony Romo, 40; Rob Riggle, 50; Andie MacDowell, 62; Iggy Pop, 73. Happy Birthday: A simpler lifestyle will put an end to chaos, limitations and discord. Channel your energy into projects that won’t lead to the poorhouse. Think big, but when the time comes to take action, do so for […]
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Teen’s graduation party plans hurt his stepmom’s feelings
DEAR ABBY: I really could use some outside advice. I am a stepmother who raised my husband’s 18-year-old son, “Todd.” We have given him a loving home. Todd’s abusive mother abandoned him at 16, and he has lived with us ever since. I have been a caring and generous mother to him since he was […]
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Pain of restless legs syndrome can be frustrating
DEAR DR. ROACH: Short of amputation, what’s the best one can expect in minimizing the sporadic but harsh symptoms of restless legs? — J.M. ANSWER: Restless legs syndrome, also called Willis-Ekbom disease, is an underdiagnosed condition. The major symptom involves an overwhelming urge to move the legs, often in conjunction with other symptoms, described as […]
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Taurus: Stay on track by preparing and organizing
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Joey Lawrence, 44; Carmen Electra, 48; Jessica Lange, 71; Ryan O’Neal, 79. Happy Birthday: Making changes that aren’t necessary will set you back. Consider how to use your time and space wisely. Consumerism isn’t the road to happiness. Decluttering, spending quality time with people who bring out the best in […]
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Deepening dementia causes awkward social situations
DEAR ABBY: During the past year, my wonderful father-in-law was widowed and became unable to live alone. He lives with us now and is part of our daily life. However, he has dementia. He is still quite social and verbal. If you met him, you might not realize that his short-term memory rarely functions or […]
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Reader seeks advice for broken nose
DEAR DR. ROACH: I walked into a glass wall and hurt my nose. It swelled up immediately and later developed bruising. My friend told me to ice it, but that an emergency room visit wasn’t necessary. Now I’m wondering if I should have gone. What’s the right thing to do when you think you might […]
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Dear Abby: Would rather not deal with unruly children
DEAR ABBY: I met a young couple about a year ago. They invite me out for lunch every few months. They have several children they allow to run all over the place, climb over and under the table, cry and whine, and they make no effort to teach them proper behavior in restaurants. It’s so […]