DEAR ABBY: I have been married to a loving and supportive man for 15 years. We have been through a lot together and, for the most part, have been OK. My problem is my son, ”Kyle.” Yes, I know Kyle is a liar who steals anything not nailed down. And yes, he needs help for […]
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Guidelines for prostate cancer screening
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 65-year-old male, generally in good health and on no medication. I recently went for a checkup, and the doctor did not take a PSA blood test, nor did he perform a digital exam on me. I don’t have severe issues with urinating, but the stream is not as strong […]
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Libra: Ask for favors and offer help
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Elisabeth Moss, 35; Anna Paquin, 35; Jennifer Lopez, 48; Kristin Chenoweth, 49. Happy Birthday: Look for the most effective way to bring about change. Rely on past experiences and connections, as well as current trends in technology, and you will excel in your personal and professional pursuits. Communication and listening […]
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Son-in-law’s appetite a cause of friction
DEAR ABBY: Our son-in-law, “Brody,” has a very different lifestyle than ours and the one in which we raised our daughter. I pointed it out to her while they were dating, and she was not pleased. I decided to say no more and try to accept him as best as possible, although I admit my […]
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Libra: Get rid of physical and emotional deadweight
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Daniel Radcliffe, 28; Paul Wesley, 35; Marlon Wayans, 45; Woody Harrelson, 56. Happy Birthday: Think matters through carefully. Taking extra time to plan your actions will make a huge difference to the way situations unfold this year. Knowing what you are up against and using proper protocol will ensure that […]
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Dad can't be thanked enough for helping daughter pay bills
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married just over a year. It’s the second marriage for both of us. Since our wedding, my father-in-law continually ”reminds” us that he helped my wife financially after her divorce. He does it because he wants us to continually acknowledge that fact. I have offered to write […]
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Virgo: Take better care of your physical health
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Selena Gomez, 25; Rufus Wainwright, 44; David Spade, 53; Willem Dafoe, 62. Happy Birthday: Be careful what you wish for. You’ll be faced with situations that require your undivided attention and willpower. Don’t say yes to anyone who may be trying to compromise your position or lead you into excessive […]
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Wife with sketchy memory depends on husband for help
DEAR ABBY: When my wife was 17 (she’s now 54), she was in a car accident. She and her three friends were high and drunk. She suffered two skull fractures, which have affected her memory. She thinks it’s my job to remind her of things and becomes angry to the point of hitting things when […]
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Do 'vascular calcifications' on X-ray require follow-up?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 75-year-old woman. My physical therapist recently requested that I have some X-rays of my lumbar spine and pelvic areas. The findings, among other things, came back with vascular calcifications noted. I am not familiar with the terminology. Where do I go from here? Should this be followed up, and if […]
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Leo: It's important to maintain peace
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Juno Temple, 28; Justin Bartha, 39; Josh Hartnett, 39; Jon Lovitz, 60. Happy Birthday: Use your intuition and sensitivity to read between the lines. Note what others are doing and how your own actions affect the way things unfold. Using your intelligence, memory and experience to guide you will result […]