CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Andre Agassi, 46; Uma Thurman, 46; Michelle Pfeiffer, 58; Jerry Seinfeld, 62 Happy Birthday: You will keep everyone guessing with your far-reaching thoughts and plans for the future. Added discipline and a desire to turn your dreams into a reality will give you the edge to achieve your goal. Opportunities […]
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Sensory stroke does not cause weakness
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 84-year-old male in excellent health. In 2009, I had a stroke, which the doctors called a ”sensory stroke.” I was told that I was very lucky to come out of it with no paralysis. What I do have is partial numbness on my left side, especially in my left […]
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Admitted hypochondriac seeks a cure for her fear of dying
DEAR ABBY: I’m a hypochondriac. I am currently waiting on the biopsy results for a mole I had removed. Right now I’m worried and miserable. I feel guilty for what I’m putting my husband through. I want to get therapy, but doing that feels like admitting I’m too weak to handle my problems myself. My […]
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Cancer: Try something different
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jessica Alba, 35; Penelope Cruz, 42; Jay Leno, 66; Ann-Margret, 75 Happy Birthday: Patience and tolerance will be required when dealing with work-related situations. A forward-thinking attitude will help you get past any opposition or negativity you face. Make suggestions, but don’t use brute force. Using reverse psychology will help […]
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No effective treatment for Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
DEAR DR. ROACH: My 58-year-old daughter has Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. She started to have memory problems in April 2015. I know this disease is rare, and I can’t find out much about it. Most people and even some doctors have never heard of it. We know she doesn’t have long to live, because she can’t feed […]
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Sister’s love for her gay brother at odds with her faith
DEAR ABBY: I am very excited to be proposing soon to the man I want to spend my life with. My family is excited for me — with one exception. My younger sister, whom I want to be my best woman, says she doesn’t know if she will be able to participate in our wedding […]
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Gemini: Invest in yourself
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Austin Dillon, 26; Jenna Coleman, 30; Patrick Stump, 32; Ari Graynor, 33. Happy Birthday: Act independently of your emotions when it comes to work-related matters. It’s important not to make a fuss or let your personal life interfere with what you have to do professionally in order to maintain your […]
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How steroids are used to control gout
DEAR DR. ROACH: Our 44-year-old son was diagnosed with gout 10 years ago. He was given different medications to help with the terrific pain. Several of the meds were steroids. He seems to have this condition under control, somewhat. However, one year ago, he started to experience a different kind of pain in his hips. […]
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Girlfriend’s business contact arouses man’s suspicion
DEAR ABBY: I’m a divorced man dating a divorcee, ”Sylvie,” who is eight years younger. I recently learned she had an affair before we met, and it is affecting the way I see her. The man she had the affair with is still married. I had an affair while I was married, and although I […]
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Taurus: Look for alternative career options
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jemima Kirke, 31; Channing Tatum, 36; Tom Welling, 39; Kevin James, 51. Happy Birthday: Set your mind on what you want to accomplish this year, and you will succeed. Planning, preparation and knowing exactly how you are going to distribute funds will keep you on top of your game and […]