CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Justin Long, 40; Zachary Quinto, 41; Dana Carvey, 63; Dennis Haysbert, 64. Happy Birthday: With a little effort, you can turn this into a memorable and progressive year. Plan your actions, and weed out any troublesome people or plans that could pose a problem for you or hold you back. […]
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Leo: You desire to help others
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Willow Shields, 18; Amy Schumer, 37; Heidi Klum, 45; Morgan Freeman, 81. Happy Birthday: Stay in touch with people, and look for trends that will separate you from the crowd. Use your intelligence, fortitude and drive to push your way to the top. It’s your turn to expand your interests, […]
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Vacation invitation rescinded
DEAR ABBY: My son “Jeff” is wealthy and lives in another state with his wife and family. His wife has now moved her mother to where they live and she works for my son. Jeff and his family take vacations several times a year in the U.S. and out of it, and always include her […]
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Harm in taking decongestant
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 62-year-old female in excellent health. I eat right, exercise and have a great genetic history. I have no high blood pressure. For about four years I have been taking two Sudafed pills, 30 mg per tablet, on average every other day, to alleviate morning headaches and congestion. Is there […]
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Iodine dye for thyroid patient
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m set to have a CT scan of my lungs with iodine dye. I have hypothyroidism and am on 25 mg of levothyroxine. Should I take the medicine the day of the test? Or should I have the CT scan without the dye? — L.T.M. ANSWER: Most of the intravenous contrast dyes […]
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Cancer: Rely on your insight
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Colin Farrell, 42; Brooke Shields, 53; Tom Berenger, 69; Clint Eastwood, 88. Happy Birthday: Don’t underestimate others as you move forward this year. Only trust what you know, and always verify what others tell you. Speak with authority and show initiative in all your pursuits. Check out lifestyle options and […]
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Sharing the "grandma" title
DEAR ABBY: My granddaughter, “Emily,” is 13. I have been very involved with her all her life. My daughter, “Ginger,” is divorced and has had a boyfriend, “Greg,” for about three years, but there has been no talk of marriage. Greg’s mother has told Emily to call her “Grandma.” Emily is OK with that, but […]
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Sleeping side doesn't matter
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a man in my late 50s. I now am told to sleep on my right side and not my left side, because it’s better for the heart. However, my sinuses seem to open up and it’s easier to breathe lying on my left side. What, if anything, will happen if […]
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Gemini: Talk leads to action
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jennifer Winget, 33; Rory Bushfield, 35; Idina Menzel, 47; Wynonna Judd, 54. Happy Birthday: Get cracking; there is so much you can accomplish this year if you channel your energy and concentrate on your priorities. Travel, learning and partnerships are all highlighted, and building closer bonds with friends and relatives […]
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Wife or pregnant mistress?
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for 13 years and have two beautiful children. I recently found out that for the last two years, he has been having an affair, and his mistress is now three months pregnant. When I confronted him about the situation, he claimed he doesn’t know what to […]