DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column about the 30-year-old pregnant woman who had a “heart attack” while working out in a spin class. She fell into a coma and was found to have a “congenital heart defect.” It seems to me that she likely has myocardial bridging, a congenital condition with the heart […]
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old sweethearts meeting reopens a few old wounds
DEAR ABBY: After 35 years, I recently ran into my first love, “Cliff.” His sister lost her son, and I went to the wake. She and I were good friends growing up and stayed in touch occasionally through the years. Neither of us ever brought up her brother. Cliff and I broke up during my […]
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Coffee is safe to have with prostate and bladder symptoms
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have an enlarged prostate and an overactive bladder. My doctor says not to drink coffee. Can you tell me why not? — Anon. ANSWER: From the standpoint of your prostate, there is pretty good evidence that coffee tends to reduce the risk of prostate cancer, but there is also weak and […]
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Aries: Sort through your options and spend more time honing your skills,
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Max Joseph, 42; Richard T. Jones, 52; Debbie Allen, 74; John Carpenter, 76. Happy Birthday: Establish what you want to accomplish and start moving toward your goal. Stay focused on your objective, and sidestep any emotional roadblocks you encounter. The quickest route is the one with no distractions. An ambitious […]
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Pisces: Someone will use manipulation to disrupt your plans.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dove Cameron, 28; Regina King, 53; Chad Lowe, 56; Mario Van Peebles, 67. Happy Birthday: Pay attention to detail. How you manage money will influence your lifestyle and personal happiness. Refuse to let emotional situations escalate. When in doubt, ask questions, rely on facts and figures, and refuse to let […]
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Widow discovers decades-old omission in man’s obituary
DEAR ABBY: My husband died in a car accident 38 years ago. Until yesterday, I had never read his obituary. Our daughter and I were not mentioned in it! It was written by my father-in-law. I am very upset. I have no intention of informing my daughter about this discovery, as she loved her grandfather […]
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Patient’s eGFR drops from previous year, but isn’t concerning
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 73-year-old female. A recent blood test returned an eGFR (estimated glomerular filtration rate) of 59. My physician’s nurse told me that the test was normal. When I asked her about the eGFR, she said that she didn’t know what that was, but the doctor said that the results were […]
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Pondering the unthinkable shakes couple’s foundation
DEAR ABBY: I have been with my wife, “Sandy,” for 40 years. We married as soon as it became possible for us as a gay couple. While our relationship isn’t perfect, we are deeply committed and I always assumed we shared the same values. Recently, one partner of a couple we know well was admitted […]
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Aquarius:Take time to update your image or to incorporate a new skill to your roster that’s cutting edge and marketable.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dave Grohl, 55; Jason Bateman, 55; LL Cool J, 56; Holland Taylor, 81. Happy Birthday: Take a unique approach to how you earn or handle your money, and opportunities will develop. Your insight will push you in a positive direction personally, financially or professionally. Look for a lifestyle change that […]
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Capricorn: It’s up to you to decide what’s best for you.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Liam Hemsworth, 34; Orlando Bloom, 47; Patrick Dempsey, 58; Julia Louis-Dreyfus, 63. Happy Birthday: Stick close to home. Make domestic changes that soothe your soul. Do your best to bring about positive change, to embrace loved ones and form a united front that encourages helping one another. Question what’s happening […]