DEAR ABBY: I’m about to get married to a wonderful woman. We have been together for 16 years and have two precious kids. Recently, we were treated to bachelor and bachelorette parties, a week apart. Although we all know that what goes on during them isn’t real, it’s over once you walk out the door. […]
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Can a low oxalate diet improve blood pressure?
Dear Dr. Roach: My blood pressure crept up on me, and I went on medication. I had been eating what I thought was a healthy diet to keep my blood pressure in check. My nutritionist suggested to me I back off my handful of almonds daily and check my intake of other foods high in […]
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Taurus: Work through issues before you share them with others. Don’t put yourself in the hot seat unintentionally.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Aly Raisman, 28; Demetri Martin, 49; Octavia Spencer, 52; Mike Myers, 59. Happy Birthday: Participating in something you believe in or a cause you want to help will promote good connections with people who have plenty to share and offer that interests you. Dig in and set priorities that will […]
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For factor V Leiden, there’s not a special diet to follow
Dear Dr. Roach: My son was recently diagnosed with factor V Leiden. He has had heart issues since he was 12 (chest pain, irregular EKGs with no explanation and intermittent irregular heart rate). He has worn a heart monitor twice with no conclusive results and has done cardiac stress tests with still no answers. He […]
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Husband’s drinking puts family at risk and marriage in doubt
DEAR ABBY: My husband of 20 years has had DUIs in the past. He has always been a binge drinker when socializing. He has been going out once a week after work for three hours, during which he drinks and then drives home. He tells me he has a couple beers, but his tab and […]
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Aries: Your relentless attitude will draw others to your side and encourage personal growth and a strategy that helps you outmaneuver anyone who tries to come between you and victory.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mark Ballas, 36; John C. Reilly, 57; Priscilla Presley, 77; Bob Dylan, 81. Happy Birthday: Stand alone if that’s what it takes to get things done your way and on time. Put your heart and soul into what matters most to you, and don’t buy into outlandish schemes that have […]
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Teenager feels left out as mom travels with dad
DEAR ABBY: I’m a senior in high school, and I come from a family that is financially stable but unable to travel often due to time and money constraints. We usually travel only once a year in the summer, and for the most part, we’re not able to travel very far or stay for long. […]
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Long marriage in jeopardy after man’s lies revealed
DEAR ABBY: I have recently discovered that for the last seven years — or more — my husband has been lying to avoid conflict. What he has been lying about greatly upsets me, but knowing he has lied about these things makes it worse than finding out the truth at the time things happened. The […]
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Pisces: Before you make a decision, consider what’s involved and any consequences you may face.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kelly Monaco, 46; Jewel, 48; Drew Carey, 64; Joan Collins, 89. Happy Birthday: Take the path of least resistance. Worry less about what others are up to; focus on what’s important to you and how to make a difference. Sharing insight and offering alternative solutions will put you in the […]
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When it comes to starting a statin, it’s not all in the numbers
Dear Dr. Roach: I have a question for your column. What is the number of LDL cholesterol that would necessitate taking statins? I am an active 51-year-old female and weigh 126 pounds at 5 feet, 2 inches tall. I eat a healthy diet and avoid trans fat. My total cholesterol is 260, LDL is 173 […]