CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lily Collins, 28; Adam Levine, 38; Queen Latifah, 47; Vanessa Williams, 54. Happy Birthday: Greater stability will be yours if you are intent on learning all you can and are able to put what you discover into play. Strive to be your best and do your best. Search for truth […]
Advice
Teen's suicide attempt is the signal for friend to act
DEAR ABBY: I’m 13, and I’m writing you about my best friend. Her life at home has always sucked, but now it has reached a new level. Her grandmother is no longer paying for her tuition, her parents verbally abuse her and yesterday she attempted suicide. Luckily, she called me and I talked her through […]
Widow fears that wearing a wig is false advertising
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 57-year-old lady. I have been a widow 23 years and chose not to date while raising my daughter, who is now 26. I would now like to meet a nice man to spend time with, but I suffer from an affliction many older women deal with — alopecia. My hair is […]
Dietitian is important resource in treating celiac disease
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 78-year-old woman who was just diagnosed with celiac disease. I had an endoscopy in 2007 because I was anemic, and the doctor told me I had an ulcer that healed itself. This year I had an endoscopy because I again was anemic, but this time he did a biopsy, […]
Leo: Don't give in to bullies or jealous confrontations
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mia Hamm, 45; Rob Lowe, 53; Gary Sinise, 62; Kurt Russell, 66. Happy Birthday: You can bring about changes that will bring you greater stability, but first try to recognize what has been weighing you down or costing you emotionally, financially or physically. Take care of some of the most […]
Cancer: Balance and integrity will be your keys to success
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Judah Friedlander, 48; Lauren Graham, 50; Victor Garber, 68; Jerry Lewis, 91. Happy Birthday: Use your instincts to help you make important decisions that will influence your life. Knowing when to take action and how to do so quickly will make a difference when dealing with contractual, medical and financial […]
Dad's dumpster-diving habit causes his family concern
DEAR ABBY: I have an issue with my father and don’t know where to turn. Dad is in his early 80s and — aside from poor eyesight — he’s in good health. I’m concerned because he has developed an unusual habit. He likes to look through the dumpsters behind the grocery store. Initially he told […]
Bullous pemphigoid is an autoimmune condition
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have had an autoimmune disease called bullous pemphigoid for the past four years. I originally was treated with prednisone therapy for over a year, which was then tapered and changed to mycophenolate. Currently my illness is under control with this treatment. How long is this illness likely to last, and is […]
Gemini: Don't disclose information that may be incriminating
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kellan Lutz, 32; will.i.am, 42; Eva Longoria, 42; Bret Michaels, 54. Happy Birthday: Push back if someone tries to control or limit what you can do. Use your voice to express your concerns. Consider what you want out of life and the best ways to go about reaching your goals. […]
One way to measure success id how your kids describe you
DEAR ABBY: My son and his wife just gave us the news that they are expecting their first child. They have waited five years for this wonderful milestone, and I am delighted. I know they will be excellent parents. I remember seeing a short poem in your column called ”Success.” Could you reprint it? I’d […]