DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old male and have exercised daily all my adult life. I take a baby aspirin and 10 mg pravastatin daily. I have eaten very little red meat since I was 40. I had an EKG in 2020 that showed a heart attack, but my cardiologist said that with no […]
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Does a history of blood clots preclude future pregnancy?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a question about blood clot history and pregnancy. I’m in my mid-30s, married without children, and just experienced my first blood clot. It started in the vein on the inside of my calf but then moved to just below my knee. My doctor prescribed Eliquis after the clot moved, and […]
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Libra: Make use of your time and talent, and you’ll reach your destination.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Saoirse Ronan, 28; Claire Danes, 43; Retta, 52; Ed O’Neill, 76. Happy Birthday: Make your move. Consider what makes you happy, and push to incorporate it into your daily routine. Self-improvement, honing your skills and setting yourself up for advancement will give you the confidence to go one step further […]
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Difference of opinion ends longtime friendships
DEAR ABBY: The pandemic has put a strain on relationships. Last year, I lost my best friend of 40 years over the COVID vaccines. I believe the vaccine helps to keep me safe, as well as helps my family and friends. This friend decided he and his family would not take the jab. He quit […]
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Virgo: Take into consideration how best to incorporate what you want into a scenario without slighting someone who counts on you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Morgan Lily, 22; Eka Darville, 33; Joss Stone, 35; Ana Maria Polo, 63. Happy Birthday: Put a positive spin on whatever you pursue, and you’ll gain respect and support. Patience will give you time to think about the long-term effects of your decisions and encourage you not to act in […]
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Support exists for those impacted by sex addiction
DEAR ABBY: I’m writing regarding “Broken-Hearted in Oregon” (Jan. 13), whose partner is pursuing recovery from porn addiction, and “Fading in Washington” (Feb. 1), whose husband is likely watching porn, is displaying narcissistic tendencies and belittling his wife’s appearance and age. Please suggest these women seek appropriate support to deal with it. If either of […]
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The heart doesn’t explode, but it can rupture
DEAR DR. ROACH: What causes heart explosion? I heard that it can relate to a heart attack. I knew of two people who had it. How often does it happen? — L.B. ANSWER: The heart doesn’t actually explode, so I suspect you are talking about rupture of the wall of the left ventricle, which fortunately […]
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Gemini: Get all the details, then proceed with diplomacy. The wrong move can cost you more than you want to give up.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Joey Lawrence, 46; Carmen Electra, 50; Jessica Lange, 73; Ryan O’Neal, 81. Happy Birthday: Stick to what you know and do best. Refuse to let emotional situations influence how you handle your money, health or contractual matters. Put your energy where it will have the biggest effect and ensure that […]
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Leo: Be mindful but practical regarding what’s going on around you. Don’t let the decisions others make become your burden.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alex Pettyfer, 32; Haley Joel Osment, 34; Shay Mitchell, 35; Dion Phaneuf, 37. Happy Birthday: Refuse to let emotional matters interfere with what you are trying to achieve this year. Separate your professional and personal duties to ensure that both get your undivided attention when necessary. How you conduct your […]
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Widow feels utterly isolated following husband’s passing
DEAR ABBY: My husband passed away four months ago, after battling cancer for years. He declined in a month, and we chose hospice at home. (I did not find them particularly caring or helpful.) This was even more depressing because it happened during COVID. After my husband’s death, all the emotional support stopped — no […]