CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Zac Efron, 35; Esperanza Spalding, 38; Freida Pinto, 38; Wynton Marsalis, 61. Happy Birthday: Balance, equality and heading in a direction that makes you feel good about yourself and what you do will make a difference in how things unfold this year. Don’t let anyone put pressure on you. It’s […]
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Understanding the bacteria behind toxic shock syndrome
DEAR DR. ROACH: Recently, I got into a conversation with a group of friends about toxic shock syndrome. One of them claimed it is caused by synthetic menstrual products containing toxic chemicals like bleach, rayon and dioxins. I said that I’d never heard that theory before and that I thought it was because women weren’t […]
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Mom has yet to introduce adult kids to new family
DEAR ABBY: My mom divorced my dad more than 20 years ago. She remarried three years ago. She sent my sister and me a text the week of her wedding saying she was keeping the wedding small and only for those she felt would be comfortable there. They eloped midweek with my aunt and uncle […]
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Aries: Don’t give up on someone. Discussing what’s bothering you will bring better days ahead.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Felicity Jones, 39; Eminem, 50; Rob Marshall, 62; Alan Jackson, 64. Happy Birthday: Channel your emotions into something creative this year, and you will find another way to bring in cash. Strive for peace and happiness, and challenges will be easier to manage. Compromise will buy you time to do […]
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Supplement that reduces inflammation needs to better studied
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a friend with multiple health problems, mostly digestive and throat, who has recently discovered the supplement astaxanthin through his treatment with a nutritionist. He is extremely optimistic that this supplement is his ticket to better health. He said it was developed by a biochemical engineer. As a doctor, would you […]
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Pisces: Align yourself with like-minded people, and meeting your expectations and goals will be easier. Choose to have a positive impact on others.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: John Mayer, 45; Kellie Martin, 47; Tim Robbins, 64; Angela Lansbury, 97. Happy Birthday: Consider your prospects and the best path to peace of mind and happiness. Decide what’s important and pick the route that suits your needs. Raise the standards when faced with choices. Take on the responsibilities you […]
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Friends spontaneous meeting turns into bitter memory
DEAR ABBY: I ran into a friend at the chiropractor’s, and he persuaded me to change my plans and not go to the movies but to join him on a walk on the beach. We set plans to meet by the beach and, as I was approaching the street corner, I saw him not wait […]
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Son turns away from family when girlfriend is shunned
DEAR ABBY: I’m writing because I need some guidance. My 21-year-old son, “Dennis,” is involved with a young woman he met in college. She is physically, verbally and emotionally abusive to him. Dennis is very intelligent — a straight-A student, to be exact. We gave Dennis the best life we possibly could. His dad and […]
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Aquarius: If you make a move because someone else does, it will set you back. Step up, say what you think and invest time,
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dominic West, 53; Vanessa Marcil, 54; Emeril Lagasse, 63; Sarah Ferguson, 63. Happy Birthday: Settle in and get things done. Put together a plan, and eliminate what you no longer need in your life to make room for what you want to accomplish. You can make this a year to […]
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Inhalation spray for COPD brings on severe dry mouth
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old male with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). I pretty much have it under control with medication, but I am still not able to do a whole lot, as I feel shortness of breath easily. But, that is not my main problem! I have a dry mouth from the […]