CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nick Jonas, 24; Alexis Bledel, 35; Amy Poehler, 45; Mickey Rourke, 64. Happy Birthday: You’ll be faced with tough choices when dealing with partnerships and domestic matters. The sooner you size up your situation and make a motion to do what’s best for you, the sooner you will ease the […]
Advice
How to remove an awful boyfriend from your memory
DEAR ABBY: Years ago, I dated an awful guy. He possessed just about every negative quality you could imagine. I dated him anyway because I was immature, depressed and lonely. Since we broke up and I got my mental health back on track, my life has been wonderful. I keep moving up and forward in […]
What you can and can’t see under a dark-field microscope
DEAR DR. ROACH: My integrative medicine M.D. habitually takes a blood sample from the earlobe, puts it on a slide and looks at cell activity/quality using dark-field microscopy. The findings are seemingly impressive — inflammation? stress? mineral deficiencies? If this is of true value, why don’t more physicians do it? — B.A. ANSWER: Dark-field microscopy […]
Cancer: Compromise now for the future
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Prince Harry, 32; Tom Hardy, 39; Tommy Lee Jones, 70; Oliver Stone, 70. Happy Birthday: Do what you do best and enjoy doing the most. Success is within your reach. The opportunities heading your way will encourage you to branch out and follow your dream. Changes are best embraced and […]
Living at home stops college grad from being her true self
DEAR ABBY: I am a bisexual female college graduate living at home, and an only child. I have had one sexual encounter with a woman but never a relationship. I have, however, had relationships with men. I came out to my mother when I was a teenager. She didn’t believe me, but did say that […]
An overview of COPD
DEAR DR. ROACH: Would you tell me about the causes and treatment of COPD? I would like to know if medication is available, and whether the progression of the disease can be slowed or stopped. Is exercise appropriate? Also, I have seen ads for stem cell therapy; does this hold any promise? — S.F. ANSWER: […]
Gemini: Keep emotions out of the workplace
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kimberly Williams-Paisley, 45; Robert Herjavec, 54; Melissa Leo, 56; Sam Neill, 69. Happy Birthday: Keeping an open mind will help you avoid the pitfalls that come with disagreements. Take whatever you can from the conversations and experiences you have this year, and form your own opinions and plans for the […]
How to talk to a cute guy when you’re a shy woman
DEAR ABBY: I’m an educated, attractive 24-year-old woman who hasn’t dated much. I’m eager to break out of my shell and start putting myself out there, but I’m afraid my shyness may make me unapproachable. How do I strike up a pleasant conversation with a cute guy at the gym or a friendly customer at […]
Why the HPV vaccine is not offered to older women
DEAR DR. ROACH: I would like a clear reason why older women who are not infected with HPV are not offered the HPV vaccination. I am a 65-year-old woman who was married close to 40 years. My spouse died six years ago. He was my only partner my entire life, until his death. I verified […]
Taurus: Discuss financial plans
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Niall Horan, 23; Ben Savage, 36; Jean Smart, 65; Jacqueline Bisset, 72. Happy Birthday: Look a bit further down the road and strategize a way to get to where you want to go. A new job will help you achieve greater income, better health and a brighter future. A change […]