DEAR ABBY: I’m a teenage girl who has always heard and seen on TV and in movies that there’s pressure from guys to have sex. That may be true, but I feel there is also pressure from society. I never thought I would feel like that when I got to high school, but now I […]
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Butterfly rash of lupus only appears on face
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 54-year-old white female, and for the past six years or so, I have been getting a butterfly-looking rash in the same exact place: under my breasts and around my rib cage. When the rash appears, I feel very sore, and it hurts to move. I just don’t feel good and […]
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Gemini: Produce what you promise
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lindsay Price, 41; Judd Apatow, 50; Tom Hulce, 64; JoBeth Williams, 69. Happy Birthday: Keep track of your spending this year. A mistake in calculations could leave you falling short. Stay focused on the best way to handle situations stemming from the past. Do your best to clean your slate […]
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Taurus: Look for ways to improve relationships
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Frankie Muniz, 32; Margaret Cho, 49; John Rzeznik, 52; Little Richard, 85. Happy Birthday: Look for unusual opportunities to improve your health, financial and emotional future. Taking care of important business and putting an end to what hasn’t been working for you in the past will point you in the […]
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Did yoga routine lowered PSA levels?
DEAR DR. ROACH: Five years ago, I added five to six minutes of easy yoga, mostly sitting exercises, to my daily exercise routine. My PSA has gone down to the 0.9-1.1 range, from 4.3. This is for someone who has had two prostate biopsies through the years. My doctor now says that the odds of […]
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Woman is ready to hang up on constantly calling husband
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I argue more than I’d like. I am pretty easygoing and passive; he likes his feelings to be known. Over time I have become worn down, and my patience has worn thin. We are starting to rebound from what I call “the year from hell.” His drinking and poor choices […]
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Aries: Expand your interests
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tyra Banks, 44; Jay-Z, 48; Marisa Tomei, 53; Jeff Bridges, 68. Happy Birthday: Look for opportunities that will bring about positive changes personally and financially. Greater involvement in activities and events will lead to encounters with people who will influence your life and future. Don’t limit what you can do […]
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Don't use both red yeast rice and a statin drug
DEAR DR. ROACH: In a recent column, you said that red yeast rice acts as a kind of natural statin. Can natural and synthetic statins be used together? — M.P.A. ANSWER: Red yeast rice is a traditional Chinese food and medicine used for circulation. It was found to decrease cholesterol by about 15 percent, and […]
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Only child feels pressure of his parents' expectations
DEAR ABBY: I’m 17 and so is my boyfriend. He is an only child, and all throughout his life, his parents have put a lot of pressure on him. Recently, they’ve been talking about him getting into an honors program in a college. Abby, his parents act like if he doesn’t get in, they won’t […]
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Taurus: Make sure your personal papers are in order
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Amanda Seyfried, 32; Bruno Campos, 44; Holly Marie Combs, 44; Julianne Moore, 57. Happy Birthday: Share your ideas with a personal or professional partner. You can make gains this year if you are passionate about your concerns and accomplishments. Working alongside someone who shares your goals will bring you closer […]