Edmunds: Acura Integra Type S vs. VW Golf R (2024)

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, June 8, 2024 — You are hardworking, loyal and ready to speak your mind. You champion justice. Simplicity is the key to your life this year. Take charge of your health. Physical exercise will be important. Stay grounded and levelheaded. It’s a good year to build e…

DEAR DR. ROACH: I was recently diagnosed with grade 1 spondylolisthesis. I had been a runner for most of my life and had lifted weights for a number of years. Could these two activities have been the culprits?

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Its wedding season and love is in the air! It’s also a time for looking back on love. On May 31st Kathy and I celebrated our 38th wedding anniversary. We now pastor the church where we got married so it is easy to just go into the sanctuary and relive those moments.

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“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.”

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, June 7, 2024 — You’re energetic and imaginative. You are futuristic and ahead of your time. Many of you are fashionable or trendsetters. This is a wonderful year to socialize and enjoy yourself. Let your guard down and loosen up a bit. Have fun, but don’t lose sigh…

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 84-year-old male and have had atrial fibrillation for many years. In 2022, I had the WATCHMAN procedure. Prior to the WATCHMAN implant, I took Eliquis to help prevent strokes. During this time, I never had an issue with purpura spots. After the WATCHMAN, I took Plavix…

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“If you’ve got it, flaunt it. And if you don’t got it? Flaunt it.”

It used to be said that speed was just a question of money: How fast do you want to go? It’s a little different today — as far as crossovers, the dominant species of vehicle in the showroom.

Elsa Johnson had an endearing habit of buying a new car, driving it a few years, and then selling it to one of her children in a sweetheart deal.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, June 6, 2024 — Others look to you to make things happen because you’re energetic, imaginative and a great communicator. You have far-reaching dreams and ideals. You’re never boring. This year it’s time to rejuvenate yourself. Welcome a slower pace. Concentrate on…

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 68-year-old male in excellent health. I had an exam that incidentally noticed a relatively small, internal iliac artery aneurysm. Since then, I have had annual CT scans to monitor the size. As of January, it had grown to 3.2 cm.

Dear Jim: I would prefer to get more free natural light but am not sure whether to install a large rectangular skylight or a tubular one. Which one is the best choice? — Michael B.

To the intrigue of many compact-car enthusiasts, Acura brought back its Integra nameplate for 2023 after a long hiatus.

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DEAR DR. ROACH: Do you have any recommendations to stop restless legs at night? My husband has been to many doctors to find a cause or a solution to stop them. His legs have raised up as much as a foot in the air at night, constantly jumping and causing many sleepless nights. No one seems to…

Dear Savvy Senior, How can I tell if the health info on a website is trustworthy? I usually do a Google search on a symptom, drug or health condition when I want to research something, but with so much information out there I’m not sure what I can trust. Skeptical Sal

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, June 5, 2024 — You are interesting, imaginative, energetic and busy. You get things done. You often juggle many projects and multitask. This year is a time of new beginnings and major changes in your life. Keep your eyes open for new opportunities and be ready t…

“Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear — not absence of fear.”

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“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.”

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, June 4, 2024 — You’re constantly curious. You want to learn and perfect yourself. You want to improve the lives of others. This year is the final year of a nine-year cycle for you. It’s time to take inventory and let go of people places and things that have held y…

DEAR DR. ROACH: I would like your opinion of probiotics. Do you think they would help with chronic diarrhea after having my gallbladder removed? — C.F.R.

Q. My husband did multiple tours in Afghanistan and has had multiple head injuries. When he came home, he seemed disconnected and it was almost like he didn’t know us. My presence seemed to irritate him, he left the church, and we are now in the middle of a divorce. He met someone while we w…

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“All that you’ve loved is all you own.”

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, June 3, 2024 — You are a superb communicator and have a wonderful way with words. People actually like to hear you speak. You are innovative and progressive. Good news! This is a wonderful year where your efforts will be recognized. Expect a raise, a promotion, pra…

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Who’s in charge around here?” Our culture’s answer to that question, is a resounding, “I am!” Legitimate external authority structures are recognized less with every passing day. Our world loves the notion that “I make my own rules!”

DEAR DR. ROACH: My 22-year-old granddaughter had her first seizure less than a year ago. She had a few tests done, which showed that everything looked normal. She did an MRI, a CT scan and two electroencephalograms (EEGs). She was told that the seizures she had are non-epileptic ones and are…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, June 1, 2024 — You are entertaining, witty and mischievous. You’re intellectually curious and eager to learn. This year is the final year of a nine-year cycle. Take inventory of your life — its victories and failures. Focus on being compassionate and loving to ot…

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