CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sara Gilbert, 46; Heather Graham, 51; Oprah Winfrey, 67; Tom Selleck, 76. Happy Birthday: Let your intuition lead the way when dealing with emotional or personal matters. Think twice before you make a change at home or to the way you live. Too much or too little of anything will […]
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Beta blockers, ACE inhibitors can elevate potassium levels
DEAR DR. ROACH: My lab results showed my potassium level was 5.4 mmol/L. My primary care doctor does not seem concerned at all with this reading. After checking on the internet I have found that this reading can be life threating, especially with my heart. My previous readings have all been between 4.4 and 5. […]
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Dancer pines for partner devoted to another
DEAR ABBY: I am a middle-aged divorcee. I recently took up ballroom dancing, which has been a long-held dream, and I’m enjoying my life. However, there are few single men my age around. Most of the available men are 20 years older or 20 years younger. From Day One, I have had a crush on […]
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PISCES: Don’t act in haste
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ariel Winter, 23; Elijah Wood, 40; Sarah McLachlan, 53; Frank Darabont, 62. Happy Birthday: Be a leader, not a follower. Trust and believe in your ability to do what’s best for you. Refuse to let the changes others make lead you astray or make you feel uncertain about what you […]
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Crunching sounds during joint movement are not unusual
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 64-year-old female in good health, but after years at a desk I have upper back and shoulder flexibility issues. About 20 years ago I had frozen shoulder syndrome that resolved through physiotherapy and exercise. I now want to keep my upper shoulder flexibility and maybe enhance it. I have […]
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Man who won’t fight fair turns arguments into battles
DEAR ABBY: I am in a nearly two-year relationship with a man I love. In so many ways, this is the relationship I’ve always hoped for and, being in my early 30s, I’m feeling ready to settle down. The problem? He doesn’t fight fair. I have put an exorbitant amount of effort into remaining calm […]
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AQUARIUS: Smart moves require intelligence and precision
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Patton Oswalt, 52; Alan Cumming, 56; Bridget Fonda, 57; Cris Collinsworth, 62. Happy Birthday: Preparation will be essential this year. Go over every detail, and think matters through to the end before you jump into action. Situations will transform quickly, making it vital to keep everything updated and in its […]
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Cardio and strength training both benefit metabolism
DEAR DR. ROACH: Can you comment on the benefits of weightlifting over aerobic exercise? I know that any exercise is beneficial compared with nothing, but which is better for losing weight long term? Running or jogging can burn calories, but I have read that muscle requires more energy metabolically and therefore the more muscle you […]
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Drunken flirting puts close friends at a great distance
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been close friends with a woman named “Louise” for five years. Recently, we were all hanging out, and Louise got very drunk and tried to massage lotion into my husband’s hands. She also hugged him and wouldn’t let go, although he put his hands at his side and […]
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CAPRICORN: Look over your options and weigh the pros and cons
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Colin O’Donoghue, 40; Sara Rue, 42; Ellen DeGeneres, 63; Anita Baker, 63. Happy Birthday: Let your creative imagination take over, and you’ll come up with ideas that will improve your living space, relationships and outlook. Listen to suggestions, mull over your intentions and pursue your goals with passion, integrity and […]