CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Macklemore, 36; Zoe Saldana, 41; Jean Dujardin, 47; Paula Abdul, 57. Happy Birthday: Put greater emphasis on health and well-being this year. Prioritizing physical fitness, proper diet and updating your look will help you prepare for an opportunity that is heading your way. You have plenty to look forward to […]
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Single man falls off friends’ radar after they get married
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 26-year-old single man. Most of my good friends are getting married, and when they do, they stop speaking to me. I have a hard time not resenting them for it. It makes me feel my company was a placeholder until they got married, and I’m not worth keeping around now that […]
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Pulmonary fibrosis treatment not effective for COPD
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column on pulmonary fibrosis. I especially appreciate knowing that there are medications known to slow progression of lung disease, reduce exacerbations and reduce mortality. With a 20-year-old diagnosis of COPD and having been prescribed medications to reduce exacerbations, you might imagine my interest in your article. I’m wondering […]
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Scorpio: Be prepared for unwanted visitors
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Blake Shelton, 43; Carol Kane, 67; Isabella Rossellini, 67; Paul McCartney, 77. Happy Birthday: Take care of unfinished business, updates and matters that can affect you mentally, physically or financially. Adopting a minimalist approach moving forward will ease stress and open doors that will lead to the people, places and […]
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Sports fan’s mania leaves little time for relationship
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I are both 34 and have been dating for eight years. I love him, but I’m tired of him being so selfish and self-centered. His free time revolves around hockey games on the ice and on TV, baseball on the field and on TV and football season TV. Basically, his […]
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Severe exertion intolerance may be chronic fatigue syndrome
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband is tired all the time. He functions but frequently has to sit to recoup his energy, even after a shower. He is diabetic and has been for over 10 years. He does not take insulin and manages to keep his A1C within 7.1 to 6.9. He weighs 207 pounds, and […]
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Libra: Listen to the experienced when making decisions
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Venus Williams, 39; Will Forte, 49; Greg Kinnear, 56; Barry Manilow, 76. Happy Birthday: You’ll have opportunities galore, but not all will be worthy of you and your skills or lead you down the right path. Take your time and consider what it is you want to accomplish. Finding your […]
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Eugenia Last, Capricorn: Spend time at home with loved ones
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Abby Elliott, 32; Eddie Cibrian, 46; Phil Mickelson, 49; Laurie Metcalf, 64. Happy Birthday: Look for opportunities that don’t require you to put up with people who are inconsistent or hangers-on. Trust in your ability to get things done. Less interference means greater accomplishment and higher rewards. Don’t let the […]
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Dear Abby: Suggestions for a man facing retirement
DEAR ABBY: I have had a wonderful and fulfilling career, and a life with a few hard bumps along the road. My wife and I enjoy spending time together as empty nesters. For the past 16 years, I have built and led several not-for-profit organizations. After the last experience ended, we relocated and I now […]
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Serial dater’s love life is hard for his friend to watch
DEAR ABBY: I have a guy friend who goes from girl to girl constantly. People talk about what a player he is and say he doesn’t really like the women he’s dating. He has been called desperate — among other things. None of this ever gets to him. Even though we are just close friends, […]