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Horoscopes by Holiday for Nov. 6

Some complain to show their exceptional talents of discernment and flex the implied intellectual superiority. Complaining can also be the refuge of those unwilling to solve a problem. But for those willing to take action, complaining is simply a first step in defining the problem. A lunar ...

Choosing peace over family drama

Dear Annie: I've made the decision to distance myself from my sister, who exhibits narcissistic, dramatic, needy and demanding behavior. For years, I offered her help, advice and support, only to have the relationship follow a repetitive and unhealthy cycle. I would set boundaries and shut ...

Reader wonders whether statin is needed to lower cholesterol

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 69-year-old female. Recently, I had some blood work done, and my doctor decide to put me on Lipitor based on my LDL results. After reading the side effects, I am hesitant to take the drug. My LDL level is 128 mg/dL, my HDL is 49 mg/dL, and my total cholesterol is 192 ...

Watch out for this computer scam

Dear Heloise: I have a warning for those who don't know everything about computers! At 63 years old, I nearly allowed someone to access my computer. While I was trying to print a recipe, my computer froze, and a big alert appeared on my screen. It showed a phone number for Windows tech support. ...

Horoscopes by Holiday for Nov. 5

The moon hits a square to visionary Neptune before changing from Sagittarius to Capricorn, echoing the high tensions of Election Day in the USA. Both presidential candidates are air signs, which aren't conspicuously represented in the sky and offer no clues to the outcome, though the earth, ...