ELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jude Law, 44; Patricia Clarkson, 57; Ted Danson, 69; Jon Voight, 78. Happy Birthday: You’ll have important choices to make. If you are too bold or you take on the impossible, you will fall short. Use your insight and realize that you don’t have to make snap decisions or follow […]
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Jackhammer spasms of esophagus can be mistaken for heart attack
DEAR DR. ROACH: Can you provide any tips for dealing with ”jackhammer” esophageal spasms? Eleven months ago, I had my first attack of these dreadfully painful spasms, which lasted for about 30 minutes. The immediate trigger was red wine. In subsequent small experiments, I have discovered that they can be triggered by both red and […]
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Baby’s birth sparks interest in absentee father’s family
DEAR ABBY: My twin sister and I were raised by a single mom. Because Mom received welfare benefits, she was required to list ”potential” fathers in order to receive aid. After a time, the state required paternity tests be given to the men she had listed, so we had no idea who our biological father […]
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What are the keys to health and quality of life?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a male who is 71 years old, 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 138 pounds. I play, on average, three softball games (left field) a week, as well as bike 25 miles and swim 1 mile per week. My diet is mostly fruits and veggies, lean meat, fish, nuts and […]
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Wife married to old swinger would like to push him out
DEAR ABBY: I am a 70-year-old woman, married for 50 years, and I hate my husband. He wants to go to swinger parties and toss me to other men. I tried it a couple of times for him and hated it. He is overbearing and rude. We don’t have any friends where we live, so […]
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Sagittarius: Opportunities will unfold through someone who understands your position
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sienna Miller, 35; Denzel Washington, 62; Edgar Winter, 70; Dame Maggie Smith, 82. Happy Birthday: Rely on your knowledge and experience when faced with decisions. Uncertainty can hold you back if you can’t deduce what’s fact and what’s fiction. Speak up, ask questions and find out exactly what you need […]
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Theft of prized possessions leaves wife feeling betrayed
DEAR ABBY: I recently realized that my mother-in-law stole several of my prized possessions. It seems that my husband’s brothers, who helped us move when we lost our home, took the items (obviously at her request and with her approval) instead of placing them in the storage unit as instructed. I am furious at her […]
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Scorpio: A creative outlet will help you bring about a positive change
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Hayley Williams, 28; Gerard Depardieu, 68; Cokie Roberts, 73; John Amos, 77. Happy Birthday: Consider what you want to share and what you don’t. Offering personal information to someone who is unpredictable will result in feeling misrepresented. Don’t feel the need to bring about change or to set impossible goals. […]
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Bone density loss under treatment may signal hidden cause
DEAR DR. ROACH: In 2012, I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in my hip and osteopenia in my spine. My doctor put me on alendronate. I was on that for two years, but did not like the way it made me feel (very achy and stiff). So I quit taking it. My chiropractor suggested strontium to […]
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Growth hormone in cow’s milk doesn’t affect human growth
DEAR DR. ROACH: You recently wrote about growth hormone. I believe there is a small group of cows with growth hormone in their milk. This milk is why we almost never see very short people under a certain age. Is this the major source of growth hormone, or is it something else? — W.T.T. ANSWER: […]