CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Bryce Dallas Howard, 37; Method Man, 47; Daniel Craig, 50; Jon Bon Jovi, 56. Happy Birthday: Think before you act. Knowing what you want and formulating a plan will be essential if you want to make it through this year with fewer conflicts and greater gains. The potential to have […]
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Wife can't watch friend abuse husband's generosity
DEAR ABBY: My husband loaned a “dear friend” some money a year ago. She has yet to pay back a penny. When I ask him about it, he gets mad and tells me it’s none of my business. I have hinted to her about some large bills that we have to pay, to no avail. […]
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Capricorn: Reach an agreement
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Justin Bieber, 24; Kesha, 31; Lupita Nyong’o, 35; Ron Howard, 64. Happy Birthday: Share your thoughts and feelings and listen to what others have to say. Getting along will be half the battle this year. Your willingness to help others and to be forthcoming about what you need or want […]
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Reader nails description of Cheyne-Stokes
DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife of 52 years is 71 and has developed what I assume is a problem with her breathing when she sleeps. During some periods of sleep, she starts taking a rhythmic set of breaths. There usually are four deep breaths followed by four shallow breaths. Each set of the four breaths […]
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Sagittarius: Get into fitness
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jason Aldean, 41; Ali Larter, 42; Eric Lindros, 45; Pat Monahan, 49. Happy Birthday: Opportunities will require a little work to discover. They will be available to you, but you will miss out if you don’t do your part and follow through. Channel your energy into getting ahead personally and […]
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Off-and-on relationship may be off again
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Al,” and I have been together for two years off and on. We dated casually for six months before we decided to be exclusive. Unbeknownst to him, I was also sleeping with someone else, “Brandon.” Al and I had a fight and broke up for a few months, and during that […]
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What can be done after diagnosis of chronic kidney disease?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 76-year-old woman. I read your column daily, but I do not remember reading anything about chronic kidney disease. I have just been diagnosed with CKD and have been reading as much as I can get my hands on. This is very frustrating, since much of what I find is […]
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'Fracture disease' needs better explanation
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 63-year-old female who broke her wrist back in June. There were three fractures involving both the radius and the ulna. Surgery was required, with two metal plates installed. After nearly six months of occupational and physical therapy, my wrist and hand still are extremely stiff and have limited range […]
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Scorpio: Get things done
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Josh Groban, 37; Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, 47; Donal Logue, 52; Howard Hesseman, 78. Happy Birthday: Concentrate on what needs to be done this year. Pour your energy into goals that will change the way you move forward. Learning new skills combined with experience and the desire to do better will […]
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Wife's desire for motherhood grows
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I are 15 years apart in age. We have been together for six years, married a year and a half. He is my entire world, my best friend and soul mate. When we first met, he told me he didn’t think he wanted another child (he has a daughter). I […]