DEAR DR. ROACH: Would you discuss causes of nocturnal leg cramps? I have exhausted all of the common remedies without success. — R.S., M.D. ANSWER: Leg cramps are common. They begin suddenly and affect the calf or foot with an involuntary, painful contraction. The muscle becomes tight and hard, and it is relieved by stretching […]
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Libra: Changes bring new beginnings
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tiffani Thiessen, 43; Mariska Hargitay, 53; Gail O’Grady, 54; Richard Dean Anderson, 67. Happy Birthday: Explore new territory by using your imagination and being innovative and fearless. Implement greater detail and strive to be unique and respectable in the eyes of others. Stop thinking about the changes you want to […]
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Longtime family friend feels hurt by sulky teens attitude
DEAR ABBY: I have had a best friend for more than 20 years. We met when we were 18 and have been inseparable ever since. I was best man in his wedding, and when his first child was born, I traveled six hours to be at the hospital when ”Sara” was born. I have never […]
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Of reclusiveness and agoraphobia, only one is diagnosis
DEAR DR. ROACH: How does one differentiate between reclusiveness and agoraphobia? I realize both are medical terms/diagnoses. — T.H. ANSWER: Of the two, only agoraphobia is a medical diagnosis. Reclusiveness is a personality trait with a broad definition, meaning someone who is withdrawn from society. In agoraphobia, this tendency is associated with intense fear or […]
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Reluctant parent doesn’t want to bond
DEAR ABBY: After planning to not have children, my partner and I had to adopt one of his family members. Long story short, it was us or an unsafe situation. I have never in my life had an interest in children or spent any time with them. After a few years, I still have no […]
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Leo: What you learn will change your lifestyle
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Balthazar Getty, 42; Guy Fieri, 49; Diane Lane, 52; John Hurt, 77. Happy Birthday: Stretch your mind and you will find alternative ways to reach your personal and professional goals. It’s up to you to bring about the change required to improve your financial situation as well as your attitude, […]
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Virgo: Put muscle behind your ideas and actions
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Booboo Stewart, 23; Ashton Eaton, 29; Emma Bunton, 41; Geena Davis, 61. Happy Birthday: Look for an alternative way to proceed with your plans. It’s important that you take the freedom you need to explore and express your ideas your way. Let your creative imagination coupled with your gut feeling […]
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Girls’ friendship changes as toddlers become teens
DEAR ABBY: I have known ”Kathy” for 13 years. Her parents moved up the street from us when we were both 2. I don’t remember much when we were younger, but everyone says we had some good times. We are now 15 and in our first year of high school. My problem is, Kathy has […]
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Leo: Self-improvement is a good place to begin
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Stacey Dash, 50; Rainn Wilson, 51; Bill Maher, 61; David Lynch, 71. Happy Birthday: Be a good listener and make worthwhile suggestions, and your popularity will grow. Don’t share personal information or let others know too much about your plans until you have everything in place. The respect you gain […]
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Bathroom habit has husband calling wife a ‘germaphobe
DEAR DR. ROACH: My spouse believes that I am being “germophobic” over his bathroom habits. Among other things: He uses a hand towel to wipe the inside of his sink and countertop, and then uses the same towel to wipe his mouth, face and hands. He says he won’t die from this, but his lack […]