DEAR ABBY: I am a man who has been wearing lingerie for the past few decades. I discovered my love of panties when I slipped into my first pair at 17. At 22, I discovered the fun and sexiness of bras and other lingerie, and I wear them under my men’s clothing. I have gone […]
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Figuring out the cause behind constantly feeling cold
DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife, 68, always feels cold. She has mentioned this several times to her primary care physician, and the physician checks her blood to see if an increase in thyroid medication is warranted. The reading always comes back in the normal range, and the problem is not mentioned again until the next […]
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Cancer: Look for answers and discuss possibilities with someone who can offer a different perspective regarding available choices.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Justin Bieber, 29; Kesha, 36; Lupita Nyong’o, 40; Ron Howard, 69. Happy Birthday: Stick to what you know and do well this year, and you won’t be disappointed. Rid yourself of whatever has no meaning or purpose to make free time for things that matter. Anger is a waste of […]
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Father and son are tired of hearing about their height
DEAR ABBY: My husband is 6 feet, 6 inches tall. My 19-year-old son is taller, at 6 feet, 7 inches. They loathe being asked how tall they are. There are times when they are proud of their height and others when they have felt self-conscious because it can be uncomfortable to “tower” over others. Often, […]
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Some meds can have dangerous interactions with grapefruit
DEAR DR. ROACH: Some prescription medications have a warning that they may have an interaction or reaction to grapefruit. Is it dangerous to continue to eat grapefruit even if you’re on these meds, or is that an overreaction of some kind? I love grapefruit, and it’s really hard to give it up. — D.K. ANSWER: […]
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Gemini: Think matters through, precisely execute what you want to achieve and pull in experts to ensure things get done right the first time.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jason Aldean, 46; Ali Larter, 47; Eric Lindros, 50; Pat Monahan, 54. Happy Birthday: Take pride in what you do for others, and you will be offered the same courtesy in return. Step outside your comfort zone if it will help you bring about positive change. Charm and hands-on help […]
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Taking zinc as a daily supplement won’t change loss of hair
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am having trouble finding a reliable recommendation for the daily supplement zinc. I purchased 50-mg pills, but I think this may be too much. I am 74 and female, and I would like to include zinc in my daily supplements, as my hair has begun thinning quite a bit, straight down […]
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Taurus: Pick and choose what you are willing to do and refuse to let anyone put you in an uncomfortable position.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Josh Groban, 42; Nikki Amuka-Bird, 47; Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, 52; Donal Logue, 57. Happy Birthday: You’ll be met with some opposition. Don’t let anger make matters worse. Step back, assess your situations and options, take your time and choose reason over desire. Your success depends on intelligence, preparation and simplicity. […]
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Husband keeps whole world updated on spouse’s health
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married more than 30 years. In the last five, I have had so many doctor appointments, medical procedures and surgeries that I have lost count. My husband thinks it is perfectly fine to tell family, friends and strangers about my medical conditions, tests and surgeries. I asked […]
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Taurus: Pick and choose what you are willing to do and refuse to let anyone put you in an uncomfortable position.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Josh Groban, 42; Nikki Amuka-Bird, 47; Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, 52; Donal Logue, 57. Happy Birthday: You’ll be met with some opposition. Don’t let anger make matters worse. Step back, assess your situations and options, take your time and choose reason over desire. Your success depends on intelligence, preparation and simplicity. […]