DEAR DR. ROACH: I read on the internet that coffee is full of antioxidants. Is this true? — L.C. ANSWER: The simple answer is that yes, coffee has lots of antioxidants. At least six different families of antioxidant compounds are found in coffee that has been roasted and brewed, the way coffee is almost always […]
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Taurus: Having everything in place before moving forward will give you the confidence to forge ahead with a plan you trust to help you reach your chosen destination.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sara Ramirez, 47; Chris Tucker, 51; Zack Ward, 52; Richard Gere, 73. Happy Birthday: Be kind to yourself. Make alterations to your lifestyle. Use research as your direct link to the results you want to achieve. Participate, be part of the solution and help end situations that add stress and […]
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Three’s definitely a crowd in couple’s budding romance
DEAR ABBY: I recently met the love of my life, and I’m planning to leave my life and family in Arkansas and move to California to marry him. He’s recently divorced after a 25-year marriage. My problem is that his ex wanted the divorce, but now she wants him back. She knows he has met […]
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Sexual abuse continues to haunt family members
DEAR ABBY: Fifteen years ago, my husband’s sister told him their brother “Brad” had molested her when she was young. She had repressed it until revealing it to a therapist. Brad admitted doing it, but said it was because a parish priest showed him pornography. Brad gave her money to pay for her therapy. My […]
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Longtime medication for osteoporis in need of a change
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have osteoporosis. My mother had it very badly, so I was screened and treated early. I’ve had a five-year-long Reclast prescription, and I worry about my chance of a femur fracture. My T-score for my hip is -3.4 and has worsened despite the Reclast. Prolia scares the heck out of me. […]
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Aries: Personal growth, self-improvement and essential relationships will help you achieve what’s important to you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Andy Roddick, 40; Lisa Ling, 49; Cameron Diaz, 50; Michael Chiklis, 59. Happy Birthday: Concentrate on financial opportunities. An aggressive portfolio with a solid endgame will put your mind at ease. Don’t let missed opportunities bring you down; learn from the experience and push forward. A steady pace and a […]
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Girlfriend worries about man’s possible offspring
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I met and started dating 10 years ago. After about four years, during a very turbulent and toxic time in our relationship, I found out I was pregnant. When I told him, his response was very cold, and we separated. I terminated the pregnancy, as my life was in shambles […]
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Pisces: Be open about what you intend to do, and you will get the help you need from someone you want to coordinate with in the future.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lauren Collins, 36; Nicole Byer, 36; Carla Gugino, 51; Rebecca De Mornay, 64. Happy Birthday: Pay attention to money matters. An aggressive approach to how you invest will help you gain financial freedom. Giving someone the right to decide will slow you down. Having a plan and the desire to […]
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Cardiac stent can bring risk of infection or heart damage
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 71-year-old woman diagnosed with coronary artery disease. My latest calcium score was 801. My right coronary artery was 80% blocked, and the left artery was 25%. My cardiologist asked me to decide if I want to do angioplasty or not. I don’t have any symptoms, only shortness of breath […]
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Man reveals honest opinion about friend’s brother
DEAR ABBY: My husband, “Alex,” and I are close friends with another couple who live out of state. During a virtual happy hour, our friend “Darlene” advised us that her brother “Roy” is moving to our area, and she suggested we become friends. She assumed my husband likes Roy. My husband answered honestly and said […]