CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nina Dobrev, 29; Kate Middleton, 36; Dave Matthews, 51; Jimmy Page, 74. Happy Birthday: Do your own research. Refuse to act on hearsay or to let your emotions take you in a direction that isn’t normal for you to travel down. Question your motives and make decisions based on what […]
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Aries: Question everything
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Gaby Hoffmann, 36; Sarah Polley, 39; Stephen Hawking, 76; Shirley Bassey, 81. Happy Birthday: Reason will be required this year. Make sure you are part of the solution and not part of the problem. Seeing things clearly and being able to separate your emotions from situations that need to be […]
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PAC without symptoms needn't raise an alarm
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 72-year-old man in excellent health and physical condition. I ride a bicycle 60 miles a week, and I generally feel good. I have an irregular heartbeat in the form of a premature atrial contraction, which showed up years ago for the first time on a routine EKG. I have […]
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Eight-grader issues warning after friend shares nude photo
DEAR ABBY: I’m writing to you about an experience I had that might be useful to girls my age and older. I’m in eighth grade and I’m friends with more boys than girls. Because I’m a tomboy, fitting in with them is easier. Today in manufacturing class, I was hanging out with my friend “Ian.” […]
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Libra: Emotional stress will cause minor health issues
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jeremy Renner, 47; Nicolas Cage, 54; Katie Couric, 61; David Caruso, 62. Happy Birthday: You’ll be sidetracked if you let your emotions take over. Pace your every move and consider the best way to move forward. Refuse to let anyone use manipulative or persuasive tactics to lead you in a […]
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Find another activity to include friend
DEAR ABBY: I play cards with a group of men I have known for more than 20 years. We switch partners after six hands so everyone partners with everyone. One member of the group has now become unable to remember the rules and constantly asks how he should respond to his partner’s bid. He also […]
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Pisces: Don't hold back
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Julie Chen, 48; Gabrielle Reece, 48; John Singleton, 50; Rowan Atkinson, 63. Happy Birthday: Size up your current situation. Finalize matters that have been pending or causing you grief. Your insight into future trends will help you make better financial choices. Veering off a path that you’ve been on for […]
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Man begs wife for second chance
DEAR ABBY: I was divorced for 10 years, and am now remarried. Four months after we said “I do,” my first husband left me (on Valentine’s Day!) without a word. It was out of character for him not to come home, and I was so worried I reported him to the police as a missing […]
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Family's safety put at risk by domestic violence
DEAR ABBY: I grew up watching my mom being abused by her husband. It was terrible. Unfortunately, he eventually murdered her. She was only 36. I was 16 at the time, and although it has taken almost 30 years, I have finally found peace. My message is to people who are currently experiencing abuse. No […]
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Measuring the significance of a cardiac calcium score
DEAR DR. ROACH: I would like to know about the interpretation of the cardiac calcium test. My husband and I (both 74 years old) had this test and got scores of 74th and 77th percentiles, respectively. Our cardiologist did not seem very impressed with the test or our scores, and said the results may mean […]