CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Daniel Radcliffe, 27; Paul Wesley, 34; Marlon Wayans, 44; Woody Harrelson, 55. Happy Birthday: Don’t set limits on what you can do. Emotions will surface, and disagreements will take place if you let others push you around. Use your charm and finesse to bypass any trouble. It’s important to do […]
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Dad’s rough horseplay looks a lot like abuse
DEAR ABBY: I am a grandmother and great-grandmother who is concerned about the behavior of my grandson toward his 7-year-old daughter, ”Beth,” and her 9-year-old cousin, ”Mandy.” When Mandy recently visited me, she told me her uncle crept up behind her, put his hand over her mouth and then held her nose so she couldn’t […]
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Leo: Protect your cash, possessions and your reputation
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Selena Gomez, 24; Rufus Wainwright, 43; David Spade, 52; Willem Dafoe, 61. Happy Birthday: An optimistic approach to what you do will help you reach your destination. You can bring about changes that will encourage new beginnings and help you deal with situations that were dragging you down. Make this […]
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Family resents boyfriend for usurping dad’s chair
DEAR ABBY: My beloved father passed away three years ago. One of my older sisters moved in with Mom to help take care of her and be her companion. My sister has a boyfriend my father absolutely disliked, and the rest of our family doesn’t like him either. My issue (and I’m not the only […]
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WATCHMAN device is alternative treatment for a-fib
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have been diagnosed with a-fib. For various reasons, it has been determined that I should not be on blood thinners for any sustained length of time (neither Coumadin nor the more recent generation). My cardiologist has suggested that a good alternative in my case might be the WATCHMAN device, which involves […]
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Cancer: Take care of business and move full speed ahead
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Juno Temple, 27; Justin Bartha, 38; Josh Hartnett, 38; Jon Lovitz, 59. Happy Birthday: Pick up the pace instead of slowing down. Turn your sprint toward excellence into a marathon and complete whatever you start. Put your effort into research and incorporating what you find into what you want to […]
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Husband wants long-lost sister to remain that way
DEAR ABBY: My husband and his sister had a rough childhood in foster care. Long story short, they lost contact for 10 years — until now. She found us on Facebook and was desperate to know if she had found her brother or not. My husband ignored her. He isn’t sure he ever wants to […]
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How to up vitamin D without upsetting tummy
DEAR DR. ROACH: I was wondering if you can give me any advice on dealing with my diagnosis of low vitamin D. I have been plagued by this for years. My problem is compounded by severe GERD, which makes it impossible to take vitamin D supplements. I have tried sublingual drops, gummies, tablets and gel […]
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Gemini: Stick close to home with someone you love
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Julianne Hough, 28; Judy Greer, 41; Josh Holloway, 47; Carlos Santana, 69. Happy Birthday: An energetic approach will be required this year. Don’t sit back when you should be taking control and moving forward. Use your imagination and be open to reasonable suggestions. Sticking to a budget and overseeing everything […]
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Do separate bank accounts harm the ‘partnership’ of marriage?
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been together for eight years. When we first met, I was in the military and she was a bartender. Needless to say, she made far more money than I did at the time. Six months into our relationship, she got pregnant and quit her job. For the next […]