DEAR DR. ROACH: I have lost two cousins in the past three years (a married couple) who both ate a lot of red/rare meat most of their lives. He got Parkinson’s first, and she got cancer throughout her body and passed away yesterday. I can’t help but wonder if their almost-daily consumption of red meat […]
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Aquarius: Embrace changes and new beginnings
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taylor Kitsch, 35; Patricia Arquette, 48; Robin Wright, 50; John Schneider, 56. Happy Birthday: Don’t let stubbornness stand in your way. Utilize every skill and all the knowledge you have gathered over the years and put them to work for you. Determination is important, but motivations must be considered if […]
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Visitor relatives could pay dearly for generous hospitality
DEAR ABBY: I’m wondering how to approach a situation following a visit with some relatives. We enjoyed a wonderful visit and they were very nice to put us up in their guest room. A few days into our stay, I woke up with strange and very itchy bites on my legs and shoulders. When I […]
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Capricorn: Take one step at a time
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Russell Crowe, 52; Jackie Chan, 62; John Oates, 67; Francis Ford Coppola, 77. Happy Birthday: This is a year for learning and implementing the knowledge and skills you acquire in unique and trendy ways. Your insight and drive will give you the courage to forge ahead with confidence. Your mindset […]
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Signs of fatigue, even with thyroid meds, should prompt doctor visit
DEAR DR. ROACH: My thyroid gland was removed due to cancer in 2007. Since then, there have been continuous prescription changes while trying to find an effective dose. I am a 58-year-old woman, and menopause seemed to interrupt a correct dosage a few years ago. Why do I exhibit signs of hypothyroidism while taking Synthroid? […]
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Bisexual father is hesitant to reveal identity to sons
DEAR ABBY: I am a single father of teenage boys. I have always played an active role in my children’s lives, physically, emotionally and financially. My older son lives with me; my younger sons live with their mother. I am bisexual and have always been attracted to both men and women. It took me a […]
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Hematologist is the expert on blood disorders
DEAR DR. ROACH: Recent blood tests have left me perplexed. My hemoglobin, hematocrit and MCV were slightly high. What might be the underlying cause of these elevations? What do hemoglobin, hematocrit and MCV refer to? Also, my hematocrit and MCV levels were high on the previous blood test, about a year ago. Now the hemoglobin […]
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Sagittarius: Freedom is within reach
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Eliza Coupe, 35; Candace Cameron Bure, 40; Zach Braff, 41; Paul Rudd, 47. Happy Birthday: Your daily ritual will be inspiring to others. ”Get up and go” will be your motto, and striving to reach beyond your expectations should be your goal. This will be a fast-paced year that requires […]
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Co-worker’s tempting offer could have disastrous results
DEAR ABBY: Last week one of my associates asked me out for drinks. I have been working with him for the same length of time that I have been married. I know he’s interested because he has been texting me about unrelated work things and is always flirting. I am very much in love with […]
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Scorpio: Trust your instincts
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Pharrell Williams, 43; Mike McCready, 50; Mitch Pileggi, 64; Agnetha Faltskog, 66. Happy Birthday: Step outside your comfort zone and do whatever has to be done to reach your goals. Solutions will come to you through an unusual source. Protect your reputation, position and assets. Taking care of legal, medical […]