CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Seth Green, 42; Mary Steenburgen, 63; Robert Klein, 74; Nick Nolte, 75. Happy Birthday: The changes and sacrifices you make will bring you good fortune. Take initiative and show more discipline when it comes to following through with your plans. Don’t get angry; get moving. Inconsistency and procrastination will hold […]
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Parents supporting adult son are doing him no favors
DEAR ABBY: Nine years ago I married a man who has a son from a previous marriage. “Eli” is now 26 and lives “on his own.” While he may live under a different roof than his parents, they support him financially. My husband and I pay Eli’s car insurance, cellphone bill, toll tag, life insurance […]
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Evidence suggests vaccines safe for most people with autoimmune disease
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 39-year-old male with systemic lupus. I read your article on artificial and natural immunity and how getting the flu shot helps “prime” the immune system. I have been told by some that priming the immune system with any vaccine is not a good idea in my case, since I […]
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Time to let go of the guilt she is feeling
DEAR ABBY: During my childhood, my parents fought loudly and often. When I was 12, they spoke to my sister and me about getting a divorce. I was heartbroken and fought back. Like any kid in that situation, I was upset and scared. I told them they were being selfish and irresponsible for breaking up […]
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Gemini: Be disciplined about achieving pursuits
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ashton Kutcher, 38; Chris Rock, 51; Garth Brooks, 54; James Spader, 56. Happy Birthday: Your emotions will rise to the surface this year, forcing you to address issues that have been bothering you for some time. Put an end to bad habits and make it a point to choose a […]
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Clutter of holiday decorations crushes man’s Christmas spirit
DEAR ABBY: Every December my wife virtually buries our home in Christmas decorations. It’s not just the tree and stockings in the living room; she’s not happy until there are Christmas towels and Christmas soap in the bathroom and another tree and knicky-knacky stuff downstairs. Not even a doorknob is safe from decoration. It drives […]
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Virgo: Entertaining will be costly
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rick Astley, 50; Axl Rose, 54; Kathy Najimy, 59; Tom Brokaw, 76. Happy Birthday: You will have more to do, but the returns are high. Take each day and make the most of it. Enjoy the ones you love and the time spent building a strong home base. An opportunity […]
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Small displays tell larger tale of late husband’s life
DEAR ABBY: My husband passed away recently and I have some items of his I’m unsure how to tastefully display to honor his memory. They are his Bible, a U.S. flag in a triangular display box (he was a veteran), a set of deer antlers, works he authored, his guitar and family photos. I don’t […]
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Leo: Try to get along with others
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Darren Criss, 29; Michael Sheen, 47; Jennifer Jason Leigh, 54; Barbara Hershey, 68. Happy Birthday: Preparation will be in your best interest. Expect the unexpected and be ready to roll with the punches. Don’t expect anything, and don’t be too willing to compromise if you aren’t ready. This is a […]
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Goal of treatment is to balance risk and benefits
DEAR DR. ROACH: Is Lyrica a safe type of medication for fibromyalgia? I am worried about side effects and interactions with other medicines. — L.M. ANSWER: Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder whose hallmark symptoms include disordered sleep, pain and fatigue. Treatment can include, among other strategies, careful attention to sleep and exercise, and often medication. […]