CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sara Gilbert, 45; Heather Graham, 50; Oprah Winfrey, 66; Tom Selleck, 75. Happy Birthday: Control will be required to take the edge off anxiety. A settled mind will help fight against making impulsive decisions that can lead to mistakes, insult or injury. Channel your energy wisely, and the world will […]
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In his fiancee’s eyes, man’s secret life online is cheating
DEAR ABBY: After a long relationship, “Eric” and I plan on getting married very soon. My problem is, Eric is secretive. He keeps his phone right next to him, and before he walks into the house, he sits in his car, clearing his history. I know he looks at porn, and I’m not happy about […]
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For cataracts, the treatment is surgical
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have recently been diagnosed as having early stages of cataracts. Is there anything I can do to reverse the cataracts or reduce their progression? I am 67, don’t smoke, drink in moderation, and have a glucose level under 100. I hear lanosterol eyedrops show promise. Is there any harm in trying […]
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Aries: Don’t take shortcuts on an upcoming project
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ariel Winter, 22; Elijah Wood, 39; Sarah McLachlan, 52; Frank Darabont, 61. Happy Birthday: Take a deep breath, and pull yourself together. Stay ahead of any competition you meet by being fully prepared. Don’t lose sight of your objective. You will reach your destination, regardless of the obstacles you encounter […]
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Daughter wishes stepfather would visit mom more often
DEAR ABBY: My mother is in a locked ward of a nursing home because she has Alzheimer’s and is a flight risk. My stepfather has begun dating her best friend. He doesn’t consider it dating because, at 85, he’s no longer capable of having a physical relationship. However, taking someone to dinner, the theater, church […]
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If it’s not acid reflux, what might it be?
DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you wrote: “The acid reflux you have been treating might be something more concerning.” What else could it be? — C.P. ANSWER: The symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease vary widely. Some people have heartburn and an acid taste in their mouth after eating a provocative meal, such as […]
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Pisces: Don’t make a decision while angry or vengeful
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Patton Oswalt, 51; Alan Cumming, 55; Bridget Fonda, 56; Cris Collinsworth, 61. Happy Birthday: Preparation and organization will be essential this year. Getting everything in order will help ease stress and encourage positive change. The less you have to feel responsible for, the better. An emotional change should go along […]
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Mom-to-be in third trimester needs husband’s help at home
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for eight years. He has always been independent. He works full time and goes to bars with (single) co-workers four or five nights a week and stays until I’m in bed. He also likes his weekends to be his “me” time to decompress from all the […]
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Hepatitis A and B vaccines very important if infected with C
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am approaching 70 years old and am in good health. I exercise by swimming and walking every day. I have decided to go to Egypt, as I have always wanted to see the amazing pyramids. I contracted hepatitis C through a transfusion many years ago. While I was being treated, my […]
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Dear Abby: Mom questions daughter’s attitude
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I retired five years ago and moved to a small town where my two daughters and two grown grandchildren live. We moved here from another state to be near them and other relatives who live closer, but not in this city. I am sad and hurt by the way one […]