DEAR ABBY: I am a mother of three and happily married to my kids’ father. I am now seven months pregnant with my fourth baby, but this child is not my husband’s. My husband is a loving man and a good father. My problem is, I don’t know how to tell him I’m not carrying […]
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Sagittarius: Personal growth is encouraged
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Pippa Middleton, 34; Greg Rusedski, 44; Rosie Perez, 53; Swoosie Kurtz, 73. Happy Birthday: Relationships will be the key this year. Don’t be fooled by insincere gestures of friendliness. Keep your secrets tucked away and work quietly toward your goals. Planning and preparing will make a difference to what you […]
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For heart attack, learn CPR rather than asking patient to cough
DEAR DR. ROACH: There is a story going around the internet again that deep coughing after experiencing heart attack symptoms appears to keep the heart going while seeking help. Is there anything at all to that theory? It is being read by millions. — M.J. ANSWER: There is something to the story, but it will […]
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Young woman falls for new man during boyfriend's deployment
DEAR ABBY: I met my boyfriend, ”Matt,” when I was a sophomore in high school. We started dating when I was a senior. By then, he was already active-duty military. We weren’t serious at the time (his decision, not mine). We’ve always had a long-distance relationship. During his first deployment, Matt broke up with me. […]
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Scorpio: Trust your instincts and use your imagination
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rose McGowan, 44; Dweezil Zappa, 48; Michael Keaton, 66; Raquel Welch, 77. Happy Birthday: Step outside your usual social circle and view situations from a distance. Having the right perspective will help you realize your long-term dreams. The struggles of the past are lifting and the time to plunge into […]
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In-laws won't attend party unless they get to host it
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for 26 years. We have a daughter, 25, who recently graduated from college. We will have a small gathering of close friends and family to celebrate. During our entire marriage, anytime we invited my in-laws to birthday parties or other special occasions, they never accepted unless […]
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Libra: Do whatever you can to help others
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Whitney Cummings, 35; Beyonce Knowles, 36; Wes Bentley, 39; Drew Pinsky, 59. Happy Birthday: Consider every angle and be selective about who you partner with. Your choices will make a difference to the outcome of any goal you pursue. Be realistic and honest regarding your motives and stand by your […]
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The best way to use compression stockings for leg support
DEAR DR. ROACH: I suffer from varicose veins in my lower left leg, into the ankle and top of the foot. My question is whether it is good for my veins if I wear compression socks (knee or ankle) over the bad area, or if I should be wearing the higher thigh or full compression […]
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Aries: Personal physical improvements will pay off
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shaun White, 31; Garrett Hedlund, 33; Paz de la Huerta, 33; Charlie Sheen, 52. Happy Birthday: Showing interest in others and what they do will bring you valuable information that will help you gain the support you need to do your own thing. Protect your emotions and your physical health […]
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Adopted brother needs to know his origin
DEAR ABBY: My brother was adopted at birth through an agency, but he was never told. He’s in his mid-50s now. We have no other siblings. Our parents never felt my brother was emotionally strong enough to accept the news of his adoption. Our father passed on years ago, and our mother is now elderly. […]