DEAR ABBY: My daughter is pregnant with her second child. Her first, my granddaughter, is 2, and the light of my life. I lovingly offered to take care of her when it’s time for my daughter to have the baby. She’s having a C-section, so she may be in the hospital for a couple days. […]
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Risk of contracting HSV-2 can be reduced not eliminated
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a healthy man in my late 40s. I was married for 18 years to my first sexual partner. Since my divorce three years ago, I have had two additional partners. These were casual flings. I used condoms and did not catch anything. I was happy to meet a woman who […]
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Taurus: Choose self-improvement over offering criticism
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Simon Baker, 52; Terry Crews, 53; Lisa Kudrow, 58; Laurence Fishburne, 60. Happy Birthday: Study all aspects of your life before deciding what you want to pursue next. Go with the grain and stop trying to fight the impossible. Say goodbye to what and who is working against you instead […]
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There’s no evidence that COVID vaccine affects fertility
DEAR DR. ROACH: A friend is not getting vaccinated for COVID-19 because she thinks the vaccines could cause permanent fertility issues. Would you please comment on this? — M.S. ANSWER: I can understand why a woman would be concerned about losing fertility. However, this is just not a concern that is borne out by the […]
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Aries: Make a change based on facts, not hearsay
Eugenia Last CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Munro Chambers, 31; Genesis Rodriguez, 34; Jason Belmonte, 38; Martina McBride, 55. Happy Birthday: Put what you know to good use. Revive old ideas, make updates and encourage stability as you move forward. Look at the possibilities, but make only the changes that fit into your schedule. Incorporate […]
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Pisces: Improve relationships with loved ones through lifestyle changes
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dustin Milligan, 36; Noma Dumezweni, 52; Jim Davis, 76; Peter Cullen, 80. Happy Birthday: Sign up for interesting courses to expand your mind, skills and awareness. Strive for perfection, and engage in practices that will help you advance. Do your research and leave nothing to chance. Preparation will be the […]
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The Achilles tendon at risk from increased vigorous activity
DEAR DR. ROACH: I ruptured my Achilles tendon playing basketball seven years ago at the age of 49. I was able to recover and continue playing. My question has to do with others who have suffered from this: Why do so many young people appear to tear their Achilles? I can think of a handful […]
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Pisces: A lifestyle change will promote better relationships with loved ones
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dustin Milligan, 36; Noma Dumezweni, 52; Jim Davis, 76; Peter Cullen, 80. Happy Birthday: Sign up for interesting courses to expand your mind, skills and awareness. Strive for perfection, and engage in practices that will help you advance. Do your research and leave nothing to chance. Preparation will be the […]
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Aquarius: Set high standards for yourself
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jonathan Rhys Meyers, 44; Ryan Michelle Bathe, 45; Cassandra Clare, 48; Maya Rudolph, 49. Happy Birthday: Wasting time on the impossible will not get you where you want to go. Step outside the box, smell the roses and head in a direction that’s not only inviting, but doable. Maximize your […]
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In the diabetic’s toolbox: diet, exercise and blood sugar control
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a recently diagnosed diabetic. Can you please give me advice on how to reverse it if possible? — H.M. ANSWER: I’m assuming you have been newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, which is caused by resistance to insulin. Type 1 diabetes, usually diagnosed in childhood or adolescence, is an autoimmune disease […]