DEAR ABBY: I am in an interracial relationship with a guy whose parents don’t support our being together because I’m from a different race and culture than he is. Our countries of origin were antagonistic in the past. When his parents tell him to break off relations with me, he listens patiently and defends his […]
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Thigh muscle pain not necessarily due to statin use
DEAR DR. ROACH: I think I may have polymyositis. My thigh muscles (specifically, the lateral muscles) are weak and achy. I take a statin, and I don’t like what I read about them. — L.P. ANSWER: Statins indeed can cause muscle aches in some people who take them. In clinical trials, about 5 percent of […]
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Taurus: Your intuition will not let you down
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jennifer Lawrence, 27; Joe Jonas, 28; Ben Affleck, 45; Anthony Anderson, 47. Happy Birthday: Do what appeals to you. Giving in will eventually lead to a showdown. Open up about what you want and how you plan to go about reaching your goals. A steady pace and an honest approach […]
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Husband gives up smoking, but his drinking persists
DEAR ABBY: I am married to a great guy. We’ve been together 27 years, so I know him well. He recently stopped smoking after 30 years of nicotine addiction. He did it cold turkey, and he’s been smoke-free for three months now. I’m proud of him and tell him so. The problem is, when he […]
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Aries: Work hard and use your intelligence
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tim Tebow, 30; Mila Kunis, 34; Halle Berry, 51; Steve Martin, 72. Happy Birthday: Don’t start something you can’t finish. Stay centered and concentrate on the changes you want to see happen this year. Be considerate of others and seek support and approval if the changes you want to make […]
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Yellow fever vaccine only for those at high risk of exposure
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband and I are taking a cruise around South America that includes several stops in Brazil. We both are 72 and in good health. What is your opinion about our getting the yellow fever vaccine? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it ”should be given cautiously to people […]
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Elderly man eager to share experiences
DEAR ABBY: I’m 91. I have outlived many of my longtime friends. In my address book I counted 22 pals whose names I have crossed out after they died. These were people we danced, dined and traveled with. Only five members of the old gang are left, but they’ve all dispersed. Making new friends is […]
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Capricorn: Physical changes will help you feel good
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shani Davis, 35; Debi Mazar, 53; John Slattery, 55; Dawnn Lewis, 56. Happy Birthday: Your search for wisdom will lead to interesting new beginnings. A desire for change and a willingness to make your dreams come true will prompt you to make the necessary adjustments to proceed with your plans. […]
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Plans for happy future are upset by return of old rival
DEAR ABBY: I had a baby girl with my longtime best friend, ”Adam.” ”April” is now 3 weeks old. I thought everything would be OK as co-parents because, even though we’re not together, we get along and almost never fight. Six weeks before April was born, Adam began seeing a girl we both knew from […]
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Pisces: Don't get all worked up over nothing
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Cara Delevingne, 25; Casey Affleck, 42; Pete Sampras, 46; Peter Krause, 52. Happy Birthday: Indulge in the activities you enjoy and be open to new experiences and adventures. Travel and communication are highlighted and will encourage you to make the changes that will improve your life and ease your stress. […]