CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Saoirse Ronan, 25; Claire Danes, 40; Jennifer Morrison, 40; Ed O’Neill, 73. Happy Birthday: Rethink your prerogative regarding work and domestic changes. If you work as a team player, you will find it easier to get what you want in the end. Have a goal in mind, and contribute your […]
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Mom ‘reclaims’ the things she gave to her daughters
DEAR ABBY: My mother moved in with my sister in California around 1993. After 20 years, I asked her what she wanted to do with her storage unit, which was still in Arizona. Long story short, she said: “Clear it out. I don’t even know what’s in there. Take whatever you want, keep the pictures […]
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Exact diagnosis is critical to treatment of pulmonary fibrosis
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband was recently diagnosed with mild to moderate pulmonary fibrosis. His mother died from pulmonary fibrosis. From what we have read there is no cure, only palliative care. The thought of doing nothing to try to stop the progression is totally unacceptable when there have been such successes with immunotherapy and […]
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Capricorn: Owning your actions will bring rewards
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Morgan Lily, 19; Joss Stone, 32; Kelli Garner, 35; Tricia Helfer, 45. Happy Birthday: Your desire for change will increase. A strategic plan coupled with patience will serve you well when the time is right to move in a new direction. Plan your actions based on your ultimate goal, and […]
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News of son’s open marriage leaves his parents in shock
DEAR ABBY: I am extremely upset. My son got married a year ago. We were very happy and have welcomed his wife into our family. He met us for lunch yesterday and announced that he and his wife have a polyamorous relationship. They will stay married, but both of them will date and have long-term […]
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Vegetarian needs guidance for possible fructose intolerance
DEAR DR. ROACH: What can you tell me about fructose intolerance and/or malabsorption? Is there a genetic predisposition to this? Can it develop later in life? What are the symptoms, and how is it diagnosed? What type of doctor can best make a diagnosis? I’ve read conflicting reports online regarding the breath analysis test. Can […]
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Sagittarius: Make changes to improve well-being
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alex Pettyfer, 29; Haley Joel Osment, 31; Shay Mitchell, 32; Dion Phaneuf, 34. Happy Birthday: Mental, physical and spiritual travel will lead to personal growth and a better understanding of what you want out of life. Revisit the past, and tie up loose ends that need to be put to […]
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Texts rock the foundation of relationship built on trust
DEAR ABBY: I have been seeing a woman for a year, and everything seemed pretty sweet. She told me when we met that trust is important to her as she has had issues in past relationships, including with her ex-husband, who was seeing an ex without disclosing it to her. This week I saw a […]
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Raw or roasted, go nuts for nuts
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have seen numerous articles extolling the advantages of eating nuts because they are a good fat. I often have wondered if it matters whether the nuts are raw or roasted. Would you please explain the difference and the impact on one’s health? — D.O. ANSWER: Scientists believe that nuts are healthy […]
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Scorpio: Participate in events that interest you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Elle Fanning, 21; Kristen Stewart, 29; Leighton Meester, 33; Dennis Quaid, 65. Happy Birthday: Take the path you are most drawn to, and start doing something that makes you happy. Satisfaction should be your goal. Putting together the pieces that will help you complete your objective will encourage you to […]