CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Cheryl Burke, 32; Christina Hendricks, 41; Dule Hill, 41; Kristin Lehman, 44. Happy Birthday: Take pride in what you do. Refuse to defer to someone you don’t agree with. It’s your time to step up your game and show everyone who you are and what you are capable of doing. […]
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Post-surgery incontinence takes time to improve
DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a DaVinci prostatectomy 11 months ago. I can sit or stand for hours with no problem, but then sitting on the floor to play with my dog causes me to leak. I realize that getting on the floor or any other bending squeezes my bladder, thus causing a leak. So […]
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Struggling sister should get help and get going
DEAR ABBY: I have a hard time differentiating between enabling and just helping out my sister. Throughout her adult life, even while she was married, she has never been able to make ends meet. She’s single now and in her 50s, a hardworking but underemployed, depressed individual. I have a good job and I feel […]
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Libra: Good fortune is within your reach
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kyle Busch, 31; Ellie Kemper, 34; David Beckham, 41; Dwayne Johnson, 44. Happy Birthday: Flaunt what you’ve got to offer. Put a little razzmatazz into your actions and you will draw interest and create opportunities. Travel and expanding your knowledge will pay off and put you in a league of […]
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“Adrenal Fatigue” not always used accurately
DEAR DR. ROACH: I had apoplexy, a ruptured pituitary tumor, developed panhypopituitarism, then adrenal insufficiency. I am doing fairly well with cortisol replacement, thyroid supplement and oral diabetic medicine. My problem is exhaustion that comes on very easily. I have other ailments to blame, too — chronic pain from fibromyalgia and tendinitis. I am 67. […]
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Bed-wetter can get help but he has to make the effort
DEAR ABBY: I have a good friend who is a bed-wetter. It’s obvious because he’s constantly doing laundry and his home smells bad at times. We once shared a hotel room, and I was awakened in the middle of the night by a strong smell of urine. He tries to hide his problem, but seems […]
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Mom’s remarriage causes a family rift
DEAR ABBY: I am 54. My daughter is 25 and married with two kids. Her dad and I have been divorced for almost 10 years. Three years ago, I met a wonderful man. After dating for about a year, we were married. It’s been heavenly; I love my life. My problem is my daughter. She’s […]
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Gemini: Don’t let anyone interfere in your affairs
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Wes Anderson, 47; Tim McGraw, 49; Joanna Lumley, 70; Judy Collins, 77. Happy Birthday: Take initiative and make things happen. You don’t want to let anyone make decisions for you. Stay alert and be ready to do whatever it takes to keep your life running smoothly. Maintain important relationships and […]
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Virgo: Love is on the rise
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kunal Nayyar, 35; Dianna Agron, 30; Kirsten Dunst, 34; Johnny Galecki, 41. Happy Birthday: Set the pace and be the instigator. Waiting around will be a waste of time. Size up what’s going on in the business world and make changes that will secure your position. Stay one step ahead […]
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Couple’s difference in age causes girl’s family to worry
DEAR ABBY: I’m 17 and dating this older guy. Everyone is afraid that one day I’ll just disappear, but he isn’t like that. I know him from when I was younger, and my dad and his dad were really close. People just don’t trust me, even though I have told them nothing but the full […]