CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Hayden Christensen, 37; Kate Hudson, 39; James Franco, 40; Ashley Judd, 50. Happy Birthday: Honesty and integrity will play important roles in the way things unfold this year. Don’t leave important details to someone else. Take charge and be responsible for what transpires. Stay on top of whatever you want […]
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Marriage loses intimacy after accident
DEAR ABBY: Six years ago, my husband of 20 years was in a serious accident. He was placed on disability because of it. Because of the accident, he can’t perform sexually because his “goods” don’t work. I am many years younger than he is and still in my prime. I need and want the cuddling […]
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Starvation diets are not what the doctor ordered
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a friend who lost weight on a diet designed to speed up metabolism. It seems very complicated and restrictive, and counters a lot of things I always thought to be true about weight loss, including the importance of “calories in/calories out.” Is there any research to support this diet, and […]
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Gemini: Express sensitivity
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: America Ferrera, 34; Melissa Joan Hart, 42; Conan O’Brien, 55; Jane Leeves, 57. Happy Birthday: Don’t overlook an opportunity because you are sidetracked by what others are doing. Look beyond the moment and contemplate the possibilities that can be yours if you formulate a plan and work diligently to reach […]
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Taurus: Take a unique path
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rooney Mara, 33; Jennifer Garner, 46; Liz Phair, 51; Sean Bean, 59. Happy Birthday: Your changing attitude will confuse the people around you. Before discussing plans that may or may not unfold, you’d be wise to do more research. Organization and planning will make a difference in what you accomplish […]
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Complex male anatomy can lead to urinary infection
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 79 years old and have had three separate incidences of epididymitis — not the same side, but all responding to Cipro. Why do old guys get these infections? — D.M. ANSWER: Male genitourinary anatomy is complex. Here’s an overview: Sperm are made in the testes. The epididymis is a structure […]
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Mom steals wedding spotlight
DEAR ABBY: Once I announced my engagement, my already thin, fit mother went on a diet and lost 20 pounds. My weight has always been an issue with her, and I can’t believe she would draw attention to it in this way. She called me a bridezilla because I told her I think she’s trying […]
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With dad gone, boyfriend takes on parenting
DEAR ABBY: My husband’s brother split from his wife, “Charlotte,” five years ago and now works and lives in another country. The brothers are still quite close. His school-age daughters live nearby and are close to their cousins, our daughters. Charlotte’s latest boyfriend (they have been dating for 18 months) has started insisting on hanging […]
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The real message from Epstein-Barr antibodies
DEAR DR. ROACH: After decades of feeling fatigued, I started working with a naturopathic doctor. She ordered a saliva test for my total cortisol output, which was normal at 27. She also ordered a full thyroid panel (also normal) and a test for Epstein-Barr virus antibodies. My levels are: EBV IgM is less than 36, […]
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Aries: Don't belittle others
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jon Cryer, 53; Martin Lawrence, 53; Ellen Barkin, 64; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, 71. Happy Birthday: Look for opportunity, not chaos. Put your head down and get the work done. If you want to get ahead, build a better life or get along with the people you deal with daily. Make peace […]