CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jessica Biel, 35; Julie Bowen, 47; Tone Loc, 51; Jackie Joyner-Kersee, 55. Happy Birthday: Set high standards and unusual goals. Strive to please yourself, not those who may be trying to manipulate your life. Follow your heart where educational pursuits and friendships are concerned. Opportunity will come your way if […]
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Birth control's hormone regulation benefits women with PCOS
DEAR DR. ROACH: What can you tell me about polycystic ovary syndrome? My daughter has just been diagnosed. She is in her mid-20s, exercises regularly and watches what she eats, but still puts on weight. She does not want to go on birth control. Where do we start? I know there is no cure. — […]
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After years of pinching pennies couple has cause to celebrate
DEAR ABBY: Our house will soon be paid off. My husband and I would like to have a party to celebrate, but we’re not sure if we should. None of our friends are anywhere close to paying off their mortgages. We made the choice to drive old cars while our friends all have beautiful new […]
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Cancer: Your efforts will attract attention
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Bryce Dallas Howard, 36; Method Man, 46; Daniel Craig, 49; Jon Bon Jovi, 55. Happy Birthday: Take pride in what you do. Don’t let anyone make you feel awkward for being original or for delving into the unknown or unfamiliar. Growth comes from being inquisitive and curious, not from doing […]
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Teen's parents learn too late about alcohol at friends' homes
DEAR ABBY: I have seen letters in your column from parents who want to ensure their children’s and teenagers’ safety when visiting their friends’ homes. A question parents need to ask the hosting parents is what their drug and alcohol policy is. We wrongly assumed (and trusted) that our daughter’s friends’ parents did not facilitate […]
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Beets have powerful nutrition, but are powerless to stop a gallbladder attack
DEAR DR. ROACH: Do you know of any evidence saying that beets could stop a gallbladder attack? Is there a mechanism by which this is plausible? — M.J. ANSWER: A gallbladder attack is caused by the gallbladder squeezing to release stored bile in response to eating food. But it cannot do this when the duct […]
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Mechanical removal of lice requires time and patience
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an adult woman who somehow has gotten head lice. This has been a traumatic adventure, since I have been unsuccessful in ridding myself of it — and it has been a little over a month of diligent trying. I used a natural remedy made from chrysanthemums; it didn’t work. Now […]
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Gemini: Take care of the important details of your occupation
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Justin Bieber, 23; Kesha, 30; Lupita Nyong’o, 34; Ron Howard, 63. Happy Birthday: You’ll be torn between what you want to do and what you have to do. Handle your affairs with finesse. Get organized and prepare to take care of your responsibilities swiftly. Freeing up time to embrace the […]
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Woman weighs getting involved in neighborhood case of abuse
DEAR ABBY: I have always tried to be a compassionate person. I have experienced a lot of abuse, and I’m sensitive to others who go through it. A man across the street from me has been arrested three times in the last six months for domestic abuse. I rarely see a woman there, so I […]
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Taurus: You will prosper as you move forward
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jason Aldean, 40; Ali Larter, 41; Eric Lindros, 44; Pat Monahan, 48. Happy Birthday: Concentrate on being original and creative, and look for alternatives as you face challenges this year. Don’t let confusion set in, causing you to waffle and make little progress. So much can be accomplished if you […]