CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Olivia Wilde, 36; Carrie Underwood, 37; Jon Hamm, 49; Sharon Stone, 62. Happy Birthday: Put more oomph into whatever you decide to do this year, and you’ll attract positive attention. Reaching out to help others will put you in a power position that will turn you into the go-to person. […]
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Online calculator can estimate need for statin drugs
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 68 years old and in good shape. I work out at the gym or do other activities every day. I use the elliptical and/or treadmill an hour each day. Besides the gym workout, I take 8,000 to 10,000 daily steps. I am 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weigh 125 […]
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Online calculator can estimate need for statin drugs
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 68 years old and in good shape. I work out at the gym or do other activities every day. I use the elliptical and/or treadmill an hour each day. Besides the gym workout, I take 8,000 to 10,000 daily steps. I am 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weigh 125 […]
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Man cuts all ties to family after the death of his dog
DEAR ABBY: Five years ago, my older brother had an accident and needed to live at my parents’ house while he recovered. He brought along his 4-year-old dog, “Pepper.” The dog needed to be on a special diet. My father, who is a major alcoholic, enjoyed having Pepper there, but because he is an alcoholic, […]
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Virgo: Your ability to persuade will help in motivating others
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Bow Wow, 33; Brittany Snow, 34; Matthew Gray Gubler, 40; Juliette Binoche, 56. Happy Birthday: Gravitate toward the people and places that make you feel the most comfortable. Take on what fits your schedule and will encourage you to use your skills where it makes the most sense. What you […]
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When prescription patents expire, generics not a sure thing
DEAR DR. ROACH: In these days of quickly rising drug costs, some companies lose their patents, allowing for generic versions, but others do not. I use a brand-name HFA inhaler for my COPD, and it should have gone off patent eight years ago. What change could possibly keep it under patent two times? — J.C.A. […]
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Dear Abby: Passover host gets no thanks for efforts
DEAR ABBY: For the past 18 years, I have hosted the Passover Seder in my home. The same people come year after year. My three daughters come and always bring along their friends. It’s a lot of work, but I always considered it our special night and was happy to host everyone. This year, after […]
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Leo: Don’t feel obligated to get tied up in someone else’s plans
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: James Van Der Beek, 43; Freddie Prinze Jr., 44; Camryn Manheim, 59; Aidan Quinn, 61. Happy Birthday: You’ll be sensitive to what’s going on around you. Let your intuition take over and help you make the best decisions. A personal change is heading in your direction that will encourage you […]
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Passover host realizes she gets no thanks for her effort
DEAR ABBY: For the last 18 years, I have hosted the Passover Seder in my home. The same people come year after year. My three daughters come and always bring along their friends. It’s a lot of work, but I always considered it our special night and was happy to host everyone. This year, after […]
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Cancer: Focus, ambition can result in positive change
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Giselle Eisenberg, 13; Jenna Fischer, 46; Rachel Weisz, 50; Bryan Cranston, 64. Happy Birthday: Opportunity is heading your way, but taking advantage of what’s available will be up to you. Take advantage of something that inspires you. Don’t have regrets when a simple “yes” is all you have to say. […]