CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jesse Eisenberg, 34; Kate Winslet, 42; Guy Pearce, 50; Mario Lemieux, 52. Happy Birthday: Take one step at a time. Plan your actions and do whatever it takes to use your talents, skills, experience and knowledge to get where you want to go. Being thorough and precise every step of […]
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Living with a thoracic aneurism
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 81-year-old woman and have had high blood pressure and high cholesterol for 30 years (I have a strong family history). I had a stroke in 2015 and, fortunately, I am still independent in my life. I take medication on time, walk one hour every day and eat a healthy […]
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Wife opposes husband's plan to donate sperm to a friend
DEAR ABBY: Two years ago, I married a kind, hard-working man I’ll call Travis. These two years have been the best of my life, and I couldn’t imagine a better husband. However, I just got some news I feel is threatening our marriage. Travis’ friend from childhood, ”Bethany,” wants to start a family with her […]
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Sagittarius: Think matters through before you make a decision
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dakota Johnson, 28; Liev Schreiber, 50; Christoph Waltz, 61; Susan Sarandon, 71. Happy Birthday: Consider the best way to make improvements to how you live. Happiness will require honesty and the willingness to discuss what you want to pursue. Planning your actions and showing responsibility and integrity will help you […]
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Millionaire boyfriend proves stingy with airline rewards
DEAR ABBY: I am in a long-distance relationship with a man who lives halfway across the country. Because he’s very wealthy, he arranges for all the airfare. I am a single mother and I have limited finances. ”Bruce” owns a successful business and, through his business, racks up millions of credit card points. He never […]
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Scorpio: Physical improvements are encouraged
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Seann William Scott, 41; Lena Headey, 44; Gwen Stefani, 48; Chubby Checker, 76. Happy Birthday: Being responsible and living up to your promises will be essential. Show discipline and be willing to follow through until you reach your goal. Change can be good, but only if you are fully prepared […]
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Is it better to treat based on symptoms or test results?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 57 and just starting menopause. I was on birth-control pills for 40 years. I currently take no medications. My TSH level is slightly elevated (5.50) under the new standards. T3 and T4 are both normal. My doctor wants to put me on thyroid medication. He asked me about all the […]
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Libra: Get involved in the things you enjoy doing
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kelly Ripa, 47; Sting, 66; Annie Leibovitz, 68; Donna Karan, 69. Happy Birthday: Choose to be happy and to spread joy. Laughter is the best medicine and will encourage those around you to appreciate life and to live in the moment. Make positive changes and let go of what isn’t […]
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Young cyberbullying victim admits to cutting herself
DEAR ABBY: My granddaughter ”Ruby” has been cyberbullied. I suspect a friend of hers who is her on-again, off-again friend. When the girl is ”off,” she is cruel, but Ruby is very attached to her. Ruby has told her dad and me she’s so depressed and has such low self-esteem from it and that she […]
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Salt and water regulation in the body derailed by SIADH
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 75-year-old male who is 6 feet, 1 inch tall and weighs 195 pounds. I had a heart attack 20 years ago, and I was warned to cut down my salt intake. From that time on, I stopped using table salt and carefully selected foods with low salt content. Eighteen […]