CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Brie Larson, 27; Zach Galifianakis, 47; Esai Morales, 54; Julie Andrews, 81. Happy Birthday: Be careful what you wish for. Making assumptions or expecting things to unfold according to plan will leave you scrambling. Consider all possibilities and leave no room for error. Moving too quickly will result in criticism […]
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Parent seeks way to help daughter stay clear of bully
DEAR ABBY: I’m about to get custody of my daughter after four years, so I’m a little out of the parenting etiquette loop. A friend of mine has a daughter, ”Autumn,” who is an absolute terror and a bully. The girl has been rude to my daughter during the times she has visited. I know […]
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Leo: Ease stressful situations by learning to say ”no”
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lacey Chabert, 34; Marion Cotillard, 41; Jenna Elfman, 45; Fran Drescher, 59. Happy Birthday: View your position honestly. Accepting the inevitable will help you move forward. Gravitate toward pastimes that are compatible with the way you feel and which bring you the support you need in order to thrive professionally. […]
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Inflammatory bowel disease best managed by an expert
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 59 and recently received a diagnosis of mild to moderate Crohn’s disease. Having been quite healthy my entire life, I find the treatment options to be overwhelming. It seems as if drug treatment — e.g. Humira — has as many detractors as supporters, and I’ve read plenty of horror stories […]
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Basic voting information is available just a click away
DEAR ABBY: Election Day is just over a month away. As it approaches, many people have questions about voting that could keep them away from the polls this November. USAGov can help. We’re the federal program that connects Americans to government information and services. Responding to questions from people across the country, we created an […]
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Cancer: Let your creative imagination wander to ease your stress
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kevin Durant, 28; Roger Bart, 54; Bryant Gumbel, 68; Jerry Lee Lewis, 81. Happy Birthday: Plan out your every move. Taking on too much or jumping into something without fully understanding the consequences will set you back. Going over every detail of each big situation you face this year will […]
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Immunodeficiency could put kibosh on daughter’s tattoo or piercing plan
DEAR DR. ROACH: My daughter, 18, has low immunoglobulin, which was found inadvertently at age 12 while undergoing testing for a different medical issue. Her levels of immunoglobulin G (2.55g/L), immunoglobulin A (0.10g/L) and immunoglobulin M (0.10g/L) are at the lowest level since being tested two years ago. She has no illness, and other than […]
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Husband needs help moving beyond past sexual abuse
DEAR ABBY: My husband recently disclosed to me that he was sexually abused by his cousin, who was the same age, when he was in high school. She blackmailed him by threatening to tell everyone he had raped her. She used this power over him to coax sexual favors but never intercourse. After a year […]
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Gemini: Children, relatives and friends will challenge your boundaries
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kirsten Prout, 26; Hilary Duff, 29; Mira Sorvino, 49; Janeane Garofalo, 52. Happy Birthday: Look for a unique way to get things done and to bring about positive changes at home and to the way you take care of business. Show what you have to offer and express your concerns […]
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‘Vacation’ from osteoporosis treatment hinges on fracture risk
DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your article recently regarding weighing the risk of medication against the risk of not taking it. I recently was injected with Prolia (denosumab), and am scheduled again for one in December. I am 79 years old, 5 feet, 4 inches tall and weigh 108 pounds. I started Fosamax in 2007, […]