CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Josh Gates, 42; Justin Theroux, 48; Antonio Banderas, 59; Rosanna Arquette, 60. Happy Birthday: Figure out what you want, and put your plans in place. Stop trying to be a people pleaser, and do what’s best for you. Don’t wait until you reach a point of no return; make changes […]
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Woman happy to be alone attracts unwanted sympathy
DEAR ABBY: I’m a middle-aged woman who has survived a 30-year toxic relationship with a covert narcissist. I am now blessed to be able to divorce him and get therapy for his emotional abuse. I have six amazing grown children. I’m also a sophomore in college and have a part-time job. This is the first […]
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Leo: Take on physical challenges to help you feel your best
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Adelaide Kane, 29; Anna Kendrick, 34; Gillian Anderson, 51; Hoda Kotb, 55. Happy Birthday: Refuse to let others stand in your way. If you want to get ahead, build your own future. Physically doing the work required will pay off. Put your plans in place, and use discipline and courage […]
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Bully in church choir prevents former member from rejoining
DEAR ABBY: I will soon be retiring from a lay position in my church. As a former member of the choir, I’m being urged to return to it, which appeals to me. My problem is a member who has caused trouble in the past for me with lies and criticism. She is a very negative […]
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Cancer: Don’t lose sight of the things you want in life
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Casey Cott, 27; Countess Vaughn, 41; Joely Collins, 47; Dustin Hoffman, 82. Happy Birthday: Take your time, think matters through and don’t worry about what others do. Broaden your horizons, and set goals that are representative of what you want. Refuse to be a follower, and don’t expect others to […]
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Chest CT can’t stand in for screening mammogram
DEAR DR. DONOHUE: I am due to have a mammogram in July, but around the same time I am supposed to have a chest CT as a follow-up to my chondrosarcoma cancer. I have a CT every other year, and an X-ray on the opposite years of both my affected arm and my lungs. Does […]
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Longtime attraction is still stymied by age difference
DEAR ABBY: I have been seeing a woman who is 21 years younger than I am. She says she loves me, but I am hesitant because of our age difference. We have known each other for years. She had a crush on me when she was 16, but I was married at the time, and […]
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Gemini: Spend more time with people who appreciate you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mike Trout, 28; Charlize Theron, 44; David Duchovny, 59; Wayne Knight, 64. Happy Birthday: Look at change as a growing experience. Embrace what flows, and walk away from what isn’t working for you. The opportunity to branch out, learn something new or evaluate what’s important in your life will shape […]
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Gluten- and grain-free foods not a marketing gimmick
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have no health issues, but I’m a cheapskate. I see products labeled as “grain-free” or as “gluten-free,” but they always cost more than the regular product. Are there any health benefits to using these, or are they marketing gimmicks? — L.C. ANSWER: They are not marketing gimmicks at all. People with […]
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Dad’s refusal to acknowledge illness puts nephews at risk
DEAR ABBY: My father is in his 70s and lives close by. My brother and his family live across the country. Dad has smoked for more than 60 years, and an incident with his high blood pressure recently landed him in the hospital. He’s supposed to be on medication, but he refuses to take it. […]