DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently read about turmeric for osteoarthritis. I’m on a limited income. Please tell me more about it, like how much it costs and where I can get it. — W.C. ANSWER: Turmeric, a spice that has been used for millennia, is the source of curcumin, which has been shown to improve […]
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Leo: Know what you want and stay focused
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Pharrell Williams, 46; Mike McCready, 53; Mitch Pileggi, 67; Agnetha Faltskog, 69. Happy Birthday: Emotions will flare up easily, leaving you at a loss this year if you don’t use charm, strategy and intelligence in order to keep the peace and wheedle your way to getting what you want. Opportunity […]
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Latest disagreement may end rocky five-year relationship
DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend of nearly five years and I have been at odds during most of our relationship. We have had religious-based disagreements, arguments over my not giving him enough affection, his not providing financially, possible cheating on his part, and his wanting me to have a better relationship with his mother. For about […]
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Cancer: Use your time wisely
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Robert Downey Jr., 54; David Cross, 55; Christine Lahti, 69; Craig T. Nelson, 75. Happy Birthday: Put your emotional energy to good use this year. It’s better to build physical strength through fitness and healthy living and to avoid confrontations with individuals who are trying to use you. Maintain a […]
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Showering with Eustachian tube dysfunction is not a problem
DEAR DR. ROACH: Does a person with Eustachian tube dysfunction have to be careful when washing her or his hair? I am concerned that the water that gets into the ear can be felt going down the throat. Or is that another problem? — K.C.H. ANSWER: The ear has three compartments: external, middle and inner. […]
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Everything changes after man reveals a secret he’s kept
DEAR ABBY: I am a woman in my 30s working two jobs to make ends meet after a divorce. A few months ago, I met a nice gentleman who has been understanding about my situation and crazy hours, and we have a pretty stable relationship. Feelings have developed, and we’re thinking about getting more serious. […]
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Gemini: Put your financial needs first
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Cobie Smulders, 37; Adam Scott, 46; Eddie Murphy, 58; Alec Baldwin, 61. Happy Birthday: Moderation will help keep your life simple this year. Unclutter your life by getting rid of the things you no longer need. Hone your skills, pay closer attention to what’s happening around you and make personal […]
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The risk of at-home allergy shots is too high
DEAR DR. ROACH: After giving myself allergy shots at home for years, my allergy doctor’s group has decided that it’s too dangerous for patients to do this anymore. The allergy practice will no longer send a vial unless you can prove the shot will be given in a medical facility. Even if you are a […]
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Mom objects to unsolicited advice about breastfeeding
DEAR ABBY: I am a new mother to a perfect baby boy. Everywhere I go — the grocery store, my front yard, my daughter’s school — people ask, “You are breastfeeding, right?” Why should it matter to strangers whether or not I’m breastfeeding my baby? It has no effect on them whatsoever. It’s a personal […]
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A healthy diet includes omega-3 and omega-6
DEAR DR. ROACH: It seems that eating a healthy diet with an emphasis on nuts and seeds, fruits, vegetables and grains is the best choice for anyone. It’s been well-documented that omega-6 is inflammatory, whereas foods containing omega-3 are not. It seems to me that we should be consuming foods that have more omega-3 in […]