CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nick Jonas, 27; Alexis Bledel, 38; Amy Poehler, 48; Mickey Rourke, 67. Happy Birthday: Tidy up loose ends. Completion will bring you great satisfaction and release you from stress. It’s time to start doing the things you want to do. Letting go of what’s happened in the past and heading […]
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Usual leg swelling protocol applies to chronic DVT symptom
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 47-year-old woman. Five years ago, I developed a blood clot in my left leg after fracturing my ankle and being immobilized for several months. I was put on a blood thinner, and my ankle healed. Recently that leg started swelling again, and I went for an ultrasound. I was […]
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Dear Abby: Aging brings him surprising changes
DEAR ABBY: I am a man in my mid-70s, and I am beginning to understand why some old people are annoying cranks. It has something to do with the nearly constant physical, emotional and spiritual pain. (And if you’re not sleeping well as a result, that only makes things worse.) My body is breaking down, […]
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Eugenia Last, horoscope, Aquarius: A partnership with someone looks promising
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Prince Harry, 35; Tom Hardy, 42; Tommy Lee Jones, 73; Oliver Stone, 73. Happy Birthday: Make changes for the right reasons this year. If you overreact or let your emotions take over, you will miss an opportunity. Focus on your goals, not what others are doing. Learn from experience and […]
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Friend frets that woman who lives at home is missing out on life
DEAR ABBY: I’m having trouble with a friend, “Julie.” We have been close friends for about five years. Julie is 29, still a virgin and lives at home. I never thought much about her living at home but, as the years go by, her living arrangements have become more front and center. I’m in a […]
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Pisces: Don’t give into others’ indulgent behaviors
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Emma Kenney, 20; Dilshad Vadsaria, 34; Kimberly Williams-Paisley, 48; Robert Herjavec, 57. Happy Birthday: Take a closer look at your relationships with others, and make adjustments. Distancing yourself from those who hold you back will ease stress and give you the energy you need to reach your goals. Get involved […]
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Friend wants to be ready when man asks for help
DEAR ABBY: I’m watching the slow-motion destruction of a childhood friend on Facebook. There is substance abuse, infidelity, divorce, the whole lot. It hurts. He recently admitted that he has struggled with depression for years, but insists he isn’t interested in seeing a doctor or a counselor. It sounds like he’s been burned in the […]
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Aquarius: Make changes that contribute to personal growth
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lili Reinhart, 23; Ben Savage, 39; Jean Smart, 68; Jacqueline Bisset, 75. Happy Birthday: Go on an adventure, gain experience and incorporate what you discover into your life. Progress will be the result of patience and a desire to visualize how you can take the best of what you experience […]
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Most cases of H. pylori infection stem from unknown causes
DEAR DR. ROACH: Could you give some additional information about H. pylori infection? I was diagnosed with it recently, via biopsies taken during an endoscopic procedure. I was given instructions on antibiotics to be taken, which I followed through on. When talking to my doctor’s physician assistant, I asked what could have caused the infection, […]
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Constant talk of losing weight has unhealthy effect
DEAR ABBY: My dad had a heart attack and nearly died a year ago. Since then, he has totally revamped his diet and put forth the effort to eat a plant-based diet to become healthier. It has been a family affair, and my sister jumped on the bandwagon as well. I have battled for years […]