CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Abbie Cornish, 33; Charlize Theron, 40; David Duchovny, 55; Wayne Knight, 60. Happy Birthday: Good fortune will be yours if you are diligent and push to get ahead professionally. Your ability to learn on the spot and to adapt to whatever changes occur around you will help you remain in […]
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Baking soda another remedy for underarm odor
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old female. I had a left-breast lumpectomy (with some lymph nodes removed) about 15 years ago, leaving me with a much heavier right breast. I don’t know whether this plays an important role with my problem. Since the surgery, I have had a problem controlling underarm odor. I do […]
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Swimming pool lifeguards can’t be baby sitters too
DEAR ABBY: My daughter is a lifeguard at a local pool. Caregivers, PLEASE take note: While she’s disciplining your child for dunking another, she cannot watch other children who might be struggling to catch a breath. You cannot possibly watch all the children you brought with you while you’re busy on your cellphone. Yes, lifeguards […]
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Wife suffers increasing pain from man’s verbal attacks
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to “Ken” for 10 years. He is a successful business owner. It has been a struggle to stay married to him because he has control issues and when he doesn’t get his way, he begins a verbal assault on his victim — usually me. He has no friends because […]
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Platelet donations are perfectly safe
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am writing about platelet donations. As a way of giving back, I donate platelets. I was wondering if there is a time that a person should stop donating, based on age or difficulty. I am 61 years old, and the past three times I’ve donated, I felt uncomfortable in some way. […]
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Leo: Romance will improve your life
FOR RELEASE: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2015 CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lolo Jones, 33; Jonathan Silverman, 49; Maureen McCormick, 59. Happy Birthday: Don’t wait for someone to make the first move. Be the instigator and the one to bring about change. Travel, learning and embracing your inner strength will lead to victory. Seize the moment […]
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Wife questions motives for cheating on husband
FOR RELEASE: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2015 DEAR ABBY: I am 21 and on my second marriage. My husband of two years is every girl’s dream man — the kindest, gentlest, most patient guy. He loves me for everything, including my flaws. I honestly believe he is the only one who could ever handle me. So […]
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Capricorn: Don’t cave under pressure
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lolo Jones, 33; Jonathan Silverman, 49; Maureen McCormick, 59. Happy Birthday: Don’t wait for someone to make the first move. Be the instigator and the one to bring about change. Travel, learning and embracing your inner strength will lead to victory. Seize the moment and make this year your best […]
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Reader finds marital status query intrusive
DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently visited an ophthalmologist. Prior to the consultation, his staff member went over a form with me, including my marital status — single, married, divorced, widowed, partnered, etc. I’ve gotten questions like this in a number of doctors’ offices, and it’s on a form I’ve seen a number of times. I […]
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Erythema multiforme presents with distinctive rash
DEAR DR. ROACH: My sister broke out in a full-body rash of red, itchy blotches, and her doctor told her it was erythema multiforme. It is rare, and he sees only a few cases per year. Could you elaborate more on it — causes, treatment, etc.? — A.M. ANSWER: Erythema multiforme is a skin condition […]