CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Niall Horan, 24; Ben Savage, 37; Jean Smart, 66; Jacqueline Bisset, 73. Happy Birthday: Work with the system, not against it. Take care of problems concerning parents or matters that can affect your health, home or reputation. Prepare to make adjustments to the way you live that will help alleviate […]
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Handy advice and tips help girls sharpen social skills
DEAR ABBY: I enjoy reading your column, especially letters regarding young girls and their social skills. I have two granddaughters who have the normal drama, mostly with other girls. I worry their social skills are getting sidetracked. I am interested in ordering your booklet about popularity. You have such a good way with words, and […]
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Wife treated like a queen longs for simple snuggling
DEAR ABBY: I recently got married to a wonderful man who is 19 years younger than I am. He’s the love of my life. The problem is, he sleeps totally on one side of the bed and isn’t affectionate at night except when we are making love. Then he is amazing — affectionate, sensitive, and […]
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There is more than one approach to atrial fibrillation
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am trying to decide if it would be beneficial for me to get a second opinion about atrial fibrillation treatment. I was diagnosed in May after my doctor discovered that I was in atrial fibrillation while taking my blood pressure and heart rate at a routine appointment. I was given Xarelto […]
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Taurus: Make the personal changes that will inspire you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Emmy Rossum, 31; Jennifer Hudson, 36; Benjamin McKenzie, 39; Louis C.K., 50. Happy Birthday: Pay close attention to detail and keep up on what others are doing. Stay on top of any situation involving community affairs, livability or local governance. Look at the big picture and make choices that will […]
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Herpes infection keeps lonely woman on the dating sidelines
DEAR ABBY: I am a 65-year-old woman, attractive and lonely. I am uncomfortable using dating sites because I have genital herpes. I was infected by my first husband more than 40 years ago. If I were to meet someone on one of those sites, when would be the right time to reveal my problem? After […]
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Aries: Trust in your skills, knowledge and experience
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mike Comrie, 37; Taraji P. Henson, 47; Harry Connick Jr., 50; Virginia Madsen, 56. Happy Birthday: Take time to listen and learn all you can about the people and the things that interest you most. Diversification will lead to satisfaction and a better understanding of what you can do to […]
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Shin injury has been painful for too long
DEAR DR. ROACH: I injured my left shin by impact two years and one month ago, and to my astonishment, it still hurts on a diminished but regular basis. I had an X-ray, vein test, nerve test and, finally, an MRI, which showed ”some swelling.” One doctor told me that it could hurt for the […]
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Lack of financial planning isn't funny
DEAR ABBY: My parents are in their 80s. Both are of sound mind and body. However, they never saved for their retirement and never talked to a financial adviser to help them make financial decisions. Dad receives a pension, but upon his death, Mom will receive nothing. This is the way they set it up […]
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Taurus: A day trip will prove to be informative
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ryan Phillippe, 43; Colin Firth, 57; Amy Irving, 64; Joe Perry, 67. Happy Birthday: Learn as you go and make the most of your knowledge, skills and past experience. An opportunity to make critical moves or adjustments to the way you live or work should be handled with precision. Good […]