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Horoscopes by Holiday for July 17

A bold playfulness rises with the moon, angles Venus in Leo and then negs Jupiter. We are like children watching the clock in the seconds before recess. But wait, it's summer, which means no school. And is it really necessary to get permission from a bell? The Sagittarian moon dares you to ...

Facing trauma

Dear Annie: I am a 72-year-old retired psychologist who suffered from embarrassing sweat attacks for many years -- in fact, since adolescence. It is only recently that I have found a reason for these episodes where I would get totally drenched. In my case, it appears to be due to the "fight or ...

Statin causes muscle pain in patient with high blood pressure

DEAR DR. ROACH: I had a CT calcium scan, and my score was 530. My doctor said that this was high, so he put me on a statin (Lipitor). But it debilitated me with so much muscle pain that I had to stop. I am wondering if there is something other than a statin to help lower cholesterol. My doctor ...

Coring a head of lettuce

Dear Heloise: I use an easy way to core a head of lettuce. Never mind using a knife because this is safer and less likely to cut your fingers. Hold the head of lettuce in both hands with the stem at the bottom facing downward. Then give the stem two or three firm taps on the counter. Don't be ...

Today in History: July 16, Trinity nuclear weapon test

Today is Tuesday, July 16, the 198th day of 2024. There are 168 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On July 16, 1945, the United States exploded its first experimental atomic bomb in the desert of Alamogordo, New Mexico; the same day, the heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis left ...

Horoscopes by Holiday for July 16

An extremely interactive Scorpio moon highlights psychic nudges almost to the point of telepathy. There's much going on inside the minds of others that they'll never verbalize. Those who realize this have an advantage. The gold goes to those with the sensitivity to guess what people are feeling ...