CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Corinne Bailey Rae, 40; Erykah Badu, 48; Mark Dacascos, 55; Michael Bolton, 66. Happy Birthday: Keep your goals in perspective. Refuse to let emotional matters deter you from using your time and talents properly. Focus on the positive, and keep your distance from troublemakers or those trying to coerce you […]
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Identical twins and sexual identity
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column regarding identical twins where one of the two was balding while his twin was not. Within my extended family, there are identical twin brothers, who also were almost impossible for family members to differentiate. If their DNA genes are “identical,” now that they are adults, how can […]
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Scorpio: Venture down new avenues
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rashida Jones, 43; Chelsea Handler, 44; Sean Astin, 48; Tea Leoni, 53. Happy Birthday: Do what you can to improve your lifestyle, community and relationships. This is a year of give-and-take that will allow you to make a difference while gaining experience, knowledge and connections that will help you get […]
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Woman admired for beauty wants men to look deeper
DEAR ABBY: I have been reading your advice and your mother’s for decades. I am an attractive 65-year-old woman. I have no problem meeting men. I have been told numerous times I look 20 years younger than my age. The problem is, if I hear another man tell me how beautiful I am, I may […]
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The case of the disappearing abdominal aneurysm
DEAR DR. ROACH: In January, I received a diagnosis of an abdominal aortic aneurysm measuring 2.9 centimeters. In April, another ultrasound showed that the AAA measured 3 cm. This past October, I had another ultrasound and was told there was no AAA! The doctor said it must have disappeared, or maybe it was just a […]
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Libra: Trust and believe in yourself
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dakota Fanning, 25; Aziz Ansari, 36; Emily Blunt, 36; Kristin Davis, 54. Happy Birthday: Take care of business. Get your paperwork in order and leave nothing unfinished. Organization and preparation will make a difference to the way your year unfolds. Knowledge will become a powerful tool when engaging in personal […]
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Family struggles to unite following suicide attempt
DEAR ABBY: A year ago my sister “Jan” started dating this guy, “Miles,” who soon moved in with her. Everyone in our family was welcoming until she started telling us their problems. We thought things between them had improved, but recently Jan tried to take her own life because she could no longer handle the […]
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Concerns about contamination in stem cell treatment
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 76-year-old male who’s thinking of having fetal stem cell therapy for Parkinson’s disease. Please tell me your feelings and offer advice on this subject matter? — S.C. ANSWER: I am frequently asked about stem cell treatment, and my answer is usually that the theory makes sense and preliminary results […]
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Leo: Don’t buy into someone’s fast-cash scheme
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Drew Barrymore, 44; Thomas Jane, 50; Jeri Ryan, 51; Kyle MacLachlan, 60. Happy Birthday: Search for opportunities. Put energy and enthusiasm into whatever you do. Turn this into an eventful year because of the actions you take. If something is worth going after, do so wholeheartedly. Don’t end up having […]
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Sister suspects fiance caught flirting has much more to hide
DEAR ABBY: My youngest sister started dating a man and they quickly moved in together. Six months into their relationship she got pregnant and they got engaged. Their wedding is planned for this summer. Recently she discovered he has been video-chatting with someone he met online. He admitted to flirting, apologized and promised that was […]