DEAR ABBY: A close friend and I usually take a girls’ trip once a year — a long weekend at the same place. We drive there because it’s close to where we live. She has asked me again this year about going. I don’t feel like doing it for many reasons. She spends a lot […]
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Caution a must to avoid refeeding syndrome in the very thin
DEAR DR. ROACH: My brother got very thin (112 pounds and he is 6 feet tall) from anxiety. When he gets really worked up, he doesn’t eat. His doctor put him on medication for this, which she said would help him gain weight. Are there any side effects from gaining weight quickly when he is […]
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Libra: Do something nice for someone you love
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Amber Heard, 33; Sherri Shepherd, 52; Jeffrey Dean Morgan, 53; Jack Nicholson, 82. Happy Birthday: Excitement, adventure and change will drive you this year. The greater the challenge, the bigger the opportunity. Aim high, keep your eye on what’s important to you and make the moves that will bring you […]
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Dear Abby: Man’s dancing attracts unwelcome attention
DEAR ABBY: My husband loves to dance, and so do I. In fact, we met dancing many years ago. He takes Zumba classes despite his knee problems. I loved Zumba but stopped because it hurt my knees. Many times women have come up to him — oblivious of my presence — to tell him how […]
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Eugenia Last: Taurus: Put everything in order before promoting plans
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tony Romo, 39; Rob Riggle, 49; Andie MacDowell, 61; Iggy Pop, 72. Happy Birthday: Make this year count. Refuse to let drama interfere with your plans. A commitment can be made, a contract signed and a financial gain acquired if you follow a set path and plan your actions carefully. […]
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Reunion with Dad threatens to split woman’s family apart
DEAR ABBY: I am 28 and recently found my biological father through Facebook after more than 20 years of not knowing if he was still alive. Although I am happy that I found him, I’m scared to let my family — my mom, my stepdad and my sisters — know I have reconnected with him. […]
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Virgo: Pique your interest with informative events
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Joey Lawrence, 43; Jessica Lange, 70; Ryan O’Neal, 78; George Takei, 82. Happy Birthday: Listen, reflect and evaluate what’s happened in the past and how the experience you have can help you reach your goals. Consider who you want to associate with and what you want to share with others, […]
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Girl’s severe allergies cause strain with animal-loving aunt
DEAR ABBY: My 8-year-old daughter is seriously allergic to most animals, including cats and dogs. Even a little fur sets her off. She was recently sent home from school sick after she had borrowed a sweater from a friend who has a cat. We are working with an allergist, but this isn’t something that’s going […]
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When talking osteoporosis treatment, expert opinions differ
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 50-year-old post-menopausal woman, and my first bone density test (DEXA) came back showing osteoporosis in a portion of my spine and osteopenia in an area of my neck. I did a FRAX score, and it indicated my risk for a major osteoporotic fracture is 4.5 percent in 10 years. I’m […]
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Leo: Don’t take on responsibilities that aren’t yours
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Hayden Christensen, 38; Kate Hudson, 40; Ashley Judd, 51; Tim Curry, 73. Happy Birthday: Don’t waste time. Size up what you want, and take steps to make your dreams come true. Communication, traveling and experience will be the vehicles that motivate and move you to do what’s right and best […]