CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Riley Keough, 29; Melanie Brown, 43; Rupert Everett, 59; Annette Bening, 60. Happy Birthday: Make your mark. Take note of what others are doing and strive to push the envelope until you reach your goal. This is a year to put in the time and energy in order to reap […]
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Conflicts of interest in information
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been reading a lot about the cardiovascular and general health benefits of supplemental vitamin C and lysine given that human beings are the only animal that does not produce vitamin C. I also read that otherwise healthy adults should be taking 4,000 milligrams of vitamin C and 2,400 milligrams of […]
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Flaky cousin is maid of honor
DEAR ABBY: I have an extremely difficult decision to make. I recently got engaged to the love of my life. However, with this comes the decision of who should be my maid of honor. Until a couple of years ago, the choice was obvious — my cousin. Over the past couple of years, though, we’ve […]
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Parkinson's breathing issue
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband has Parkinson’s disease. He also has a stent in his heart. We have been to many doctors to address a breathing problem: fast breathing. He experiences this daily, and we are told that it is anxiety. It is difficult to watch him go through this. It sometimes happens before he […]
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Aries: Keep busy, be productive
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Carey Mulligan, 33; Kylie Minogue, 50; Christa Miller, 54; Gladys Knight, 74. Happy Birthday: Follow through with your plans. Get the lowdown and find out what’s entailed. Make things happen; don’t worry about what others do or think. Take hold of your life and make decisions based on your needs. […]
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Misery enabled friendship
DEAR ABBY: I lost my husband of 45 years three years ago. My longtime friend, “Grace,” was very supportive and included me in family dinners and outings so I wouldn’t be alone. A year ago, I moved away to start a new life for myself. Grace still lives in the same town and is still […]
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She’s bothered by boyfriend’s flirting
DEAR ABBY: I have the sweetest boyfriend I’ll call “Earl.” He’s 58. I’m a widow and have been with him for two years. Earl loves me, helps me and goes out with me wherever I want to go. One problem: He flirts with other women. It can be family, neighbors, clerks, waitresses, etc. He calls […]
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Gemini: Getting together with a friend will be lively
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chris Colfer, 28; Shanola Hampton, 41; Jack McBrayer, 45; Paul Bettany, 47. Happy Birthday: Greater involvement in educational pursuits, self-improvement courses or reconnecting with relatives you don’t see often will turn this into a special year that will leave you with plenty to think about as well as options that […]
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Pisces: Opportunity is within reach
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Helena Bonham Carter, 52; Lenny Kravitz, 54; Pam Grier, 69; Stevie Nicks, 70. Happy Birthday: Accept the inevitable, and you will find it easier to move forward. Use common sense when dealing with health or financial matters. Work alongside institutions in order to clear up issues that could keep you […]
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Teen caught in gang
DEAR ABBY: I am 19, and I have been smoking and drinking — a lot — ever since I was 14. I also sneak out and go to parties and hang out with a gang I’m in. We get into a lot of fights. I know I have hurt quite a few people, and I […]