DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 75-year-old woman who, for at least 10 years now, has been experiencing a rapid heart rate. My blood pressure, however, remains normal. In fact, doctors are usually surprised at how good my blood pressure is since I am borderline obese and slightly diabetic. During this past physical, my doctor did […]
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Aquarius: Stop procrastinating and put your plans into motion.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Skeet Ulrich, 55; Rainn Wilson, 59; Bill Maher, 69; David Lynch, 79. Happy Birthday: Evaluate, research and initiate the changes that lead to a healthy and prosperous future. Discipline and hard work will help you meet the demands you put on yourself. Reach your goal first before giving in to […]
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Sister cuts off communication after mother’s passing
DEAR ABBY: My sister, brother and I lost our mom to dementia six months ago. We needed to start cleaning out the house. My brother, who lives in assisted living was unable to help. When I mentioned to my sister that I was going to start cleaning out the kitchen, she told me she didn’t […]
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Capricorn: Take that brief but necessary moment to review your motive. Once satisfied, do what’s best for you. A decision requiring commitment is apparent.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shawn Johnson, 33; Drea de Matteo, 53; Katey Sagal, 71; Dolly Parton, 79. Happy Birthday: Refuse to let your emotions supersede, and make the better choice. Get realistic this year, take time and plant your seeds deep. It’s up to you to build a foundation that can withstand what you […]
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Friendship with couple has cooled amid good fortune
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been friends with another couple for 15 years. We would see each other once or twice a week, alternating between each other’s home and occasionally out to dinner, where we took turns paying the bill. Three years ago, we bought our dream home, and since then, our friends […]
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New boyfriend is still someone else’s husband
DEAR ABBY: I have started seeing someone I’ve known for years. On our first date, he told me he had tried multiple times to divorce his ex of many years. He said they live in different states, and each time he’s tried, something has gone awry. I’m about to start nursing school, and what I […]
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Sagittarius :Question everything you hear and see before you respond.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jason Segel, 45; Jesse L. Martin, 56; Mark Messier, 64; Kevin Costner, 70. Happy Birthday: Put more thought into where you want to go and what you want to achieve. Travel, educational pursuits, and mental and physical changes you can make to ensure a safe and successful journey will unfold. […]
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Dental office refuses to contact the correct parent
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have four kids, so there are many, many appointments to make and keep. We both have full-time jobs, so we split up the responsibilities by category; I get the pediatrician visits, and he does orthodontist and dentist. This works fine for me, but for some reason, these offices are […]
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Understanding the dangers of untreated sleep apnea
DEAR DR. ROACH: Would you please address the dangers of untreated sleep apnea? Also, what do people do when they are unable to tolerate a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine? I know that surgery is an option, but most times, it can be unsuccessful. — Anon. ANSWER: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is very common […]
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Scorpio: A disciplined attitude will help you manufacture what’s required to bring about positive change.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Zooey Deschanel, 45; Michelle Obama, 61; Jim Carrey, 63; Steve Harvey, 68. Happy Birthday: Size up situations, relationships and your long-term plans. Listen to alternative offers, and mix and match what works best for you. Distance yourself from negativity and those who use emotional manipulation to put demands or guilt […]