CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Abby Elliott, 29; Eddie Cibrian, 43; Phil Mickelson, 46; Laurie Metcalf, 61. Happy Birthday: Don’t stop halfway to your goal. Following a strategic plan to the finish line will be to your advantage. Weed out the things you don’t need or that don’t benefit you anymore. Using your time wisely […]
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Rare condition causes swelling, GI distress
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 63-year-old male who was diagnosed with hereditary angioedema about 16 months ago. I use Firazyr injection when I have an attack. Are there any new drugs in pill form for my condition? Any support groups? — D.Z. ANSWER: Hereditary angioedema is a rare condition, seen only in about one […]
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Fiancee should pray for her cheating mother-in-law to be
DEAR ABBY: My fiance, ”Rick,” and I have been together for years and recently got engaged. We are over the moon about it, and genuinely in love. However, this exciting time in our lives has been met with some difficulties. We recently learned Rick’s mother has been having an affair, which makes for a very […]
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Sagittarius: Work at something that makes you happy
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Neil Patrick Harris, 43; Ice Cube, 47; Courteney Cox, 52; Helen Hunt, 53. Happy Birthday: Alter the way you look or strive to improve your emotional situation. Making changes will help you move forward. Associate with people and groups that share your beliefs and you will gain the courage required […]
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With wrist pain, don’t put the treatment before the diagnosis
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a man in my 80s, and in the past three years I have had four or five incidents when one of my wrists became excruciatingly painful, with some inflammation and slight reddish coloring. I cannot correlate these incidents with prior physical or exercise activities, except that the most recent incident […]
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Not every friend desires to be eligible for benefits
DEAR ABBY: Some people believe sex with friends can turn a friendship into chaos. I don’t believe it because I can remain a friend and still be there intimately. I have a friend I feel would be a good match because we are both very sexual and filthy-minded. We continuously tease about it. I know […]
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Scorpio: Keep your money and possessions under lock and key
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lucy Hale, 27; Kevin McHale, 28; Diablo Cody, 38; Boy George, 55. Happy Birthday: Read between the lines. Not everyone will give you an honest answer this year. Use your intelligence to decipher what’s true and what’s false. Trust in your gut feelings, but don’t make assumptions. Follow through, get […]
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No evidence tying orthostatic tremor to Agent Orange
DEAR DR. ROACH: In 2013, I complained to my internist about severe shaking in my legs and hands. He referred me to a neurologist, who diagnosed me with a rare disease: primary orthostatic tremor. Most doctors don’t know about this condition, which was first described in 1984. I am told there is no known cause […]
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Confiscating phones may teach surly teens to show respect
DEAR ABBY: I’m the mother of two teenagers, ages 13 and 15. I am trying to teach them to do chores and help around the house, but all I get is attitude from them. I try to explain that I didn’t grow up with a dishwasher and I washed all the dishes by hand. Well, […]
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Libra: Don’t hesitate to bring about positive change
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kat Dennings, 30; Chris Evans, 35; Tim Allen, 63; Stellan Skarsgard, 65. Happy Birthday: Smart choices will shape your future. Don’t fall into the trap of pursuing excess and indulgence. Showing discipline and making calculated moves based on what you actually need will make the difference in the outcome of […]