DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with COPD a year and a half ago and have several questions. I seem to be unable to get answers from my pulmonary doctor, as he is always busy and doesn’t have a lot of time to spend with me. How fast does COPD progress? I’m 78 years old, […]
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Change in man’s personality when drinking threatens wife
DEAR ABBY: Sometimes when my husband has been drinking, he does things I consider inappropriate with his cousin and childhood friend “Jasper.” The most recent incident involved my husband pulling down his pants and showing Jasper his private parts. Later that night he tried to grab Jasper’s crotch. To me, Jasper seems slightly uncomfortable, but […]
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CPAP can help with sleep apnea
DEAR DR. ROACH: How are sleep apnea, sighing and heart failure related? Recently, I was told that I have severe sleep apnea and that I must use a CPAP machine. I have noticed that during the day I frequently take a spontaneous deep breath. Is that sleep apnea while awake? I have coronary heart disease […]
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Scorpio: Stay organized and avoid unnecessary emotional frustration
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shani Davis, 37; Debi Mazar, 55; John Slattery, 57; Dawnn Lewis, 58. Happy Birthday: You can settle outstanding differences by looking at the past and present logically and choosing a practical path moving forward. You have more opportunity than you realize, and with research and intelligent deductions, you will come […]
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Man insists on reading all of wife’s personal messages
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been together for 20 years. I have never cheated on him or given him any reason to believe I have. But he is constantly on my Facebook account. He also reads all my emails and text messages. I have nothing to hide, but I feel foolish standing by […]
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Libra: Ask questions before jumping to conclusions
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Imani Hakim, 26; Cara Delevingne, 27; Pete Sampras, 48; Peter Krause, 54. Happy Birthday: Be passionate about your plans, and be willing to put in the work to ensure that you turn your dreams into a reality. A change that you work for will be far more satisfying than something […]
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The battle for weight loss continues
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am looking for advice on diet pills. I have tried everything. I eat well, go to the gym and walk, but my meniscus problem limits my walking speed. Since menopause, I have gained 30 pounds. I am sure there is something out there that will kick-start my metabolism. I am so […]
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Dear Abby: Might want to wait to change name
DEAR ABBY: For most of my life I searched for my biological father. My mother had many relationships throughout her life, and I was the result of a one-night stand. I have a half-brother who is the result of another failed relationship. My mother finally married a man who raised us as his own and […]
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Eugenia Last, horoscope, Virgo: A change will lift your spirits
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Alyson Stoner, 26; Chris Hemsworth, 36; Ben Gibbard, 43; Hulk Hogan, 66. Happy Birthday: Change may not be warranted, but it will be enticing. Consider the outcome if you take action and jump into unfamiliar territory. Don’t set yourself up for limitations or projects that have too many risk factors. […]
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Virgo: Get mundane tasks out of the way and enjoy life
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Josh Gates, 42; Justin Theroux, 48; Antonio Banderas, 59; Rosanna Arquette, 60. Happy Birthday: Figure out what you want, and put your plans in place. Stop trying to be a people pleaser, and do what’s best for you. Don’t wait until you reach a point of no return; make changes […]