DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 67-year-old female. I’ve been talking in my sleep while dreaming. Usually the dream is about me being chased or struggling to get away from someone. I’m shouting out loudly, but my son says that I’m making muffled noises, as if someone has a hand over my mouth. I wake myself […]
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Virgo: Don’t get caught in nonproductive argument
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Novak Djokovic, 29; Apolo Ohno, 34; Ginnifer Goodwin, 38; Naomi Campbell, 46. Happy Birthday: You’ll be taken advantage of if you are too willing to do things for others. Size up your situation and look at the choices you make. Partnerships will not turn out as anticipated. Before you get […]
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Stand firm about not sharing your food
DEAR ABBY: I share a large house with two other women. The homeowner, ”Mary,” works from a home office during the day. ”Sue” is her baby sister. She has two small children and doesn’t work. She lives here rent-free thanks to Mary’s generosity. I pay rent. We keep all our food separate and eat our […]
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Pisces: Channel your energy and follow through
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Fairuza Balk, 42; Lisa Edelstein, 50; Nick Cassavetes, 57; Judge Reinhold, 59. Happy Birthday: Simplify your life. Put an end to the things that have been dragging you down. Once you clear up matters that have been weighing on you emotionally, you will be free to explore your options and […]
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Mom’s vacation plans cause headache for New York intern
DEAR ABBY: I recently received a very competitive internship in New York. I’m excited and can’t wait to go. I have never been to New York, and my mom is driving me crazy over it. She’s using my internship as an excuse to go on vacation to ”see me,” even though I have told her […]
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Men are at risk for osteoporosis too
DEAR DR. ROACH: I just read your recent article on osteopenia, and would like to know if your information also applies to males? I so often read these articles that make reference to women, but men also need guidance. I am a 78-year-old man. I fell in 2004 while hiking and broke my right femur. […]
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Age is an issue for senior girl dating sophomore boy
DEAR ABBY: I’m a senior (girl) in high school and have been dating a sophomore even though he’s less than a year younger than I am. (I’m very young for my grade.) We have a lot in common and I think we both love each other a lot. Next fall, I’m planning on going to […]
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Aquarius: Keep emotional issues under control
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: David Beckham, 41; Tony Stewart, 45; Tony Goldwyn, 56; Cher, 70. Happy Birthday: Follow your intuition and let your emotions guide you. You won’t make a mistake if you are true to yourself and the way you feel. Clear the air so that you are able to move forward without […]
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Capricorn: Discuss concerns, decisions
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dario Franchitti, 43; Polly Walker, 50; Grace Jones, 68; Pete Townshend, 71. Happy Birthday: Step outside your comfort zone and try something you’ve never done before. The experience will exhilarate you as well as help you make personal changes that will improve your image, appearance and your relationships with friends, […]
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Calcium supplements can increase risk of kidney stones
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 55-year-old woman. To date, I have had two bone scans — one around age 50 and the other quite recently. Both times, I was told that I have osteopenia. I understand I have to keep an eye on that, since it could otherwise develop into osteoporosis, a common problem […]