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 […]
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Shortness of breath may require a stent, amid heart medication
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a male in my late 50s and have recently been diagnosed with coronary artery disease, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and high blood pressure. A cardiac catheterization procedure revealed four blockages in my arteries, with blockage percentages of 40% to 60%. I was informed that stents were not necessary and that my condition […]
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Abused spouse believes time to is escape near
DEAR ABBY: I have been with my abusive husband for almost 30 years. I made several attempts to leave him, which resulted in him stalking me and threatening to seriously harm me and our children. Despite all his threats and abuse, I was forced to allow him to take our children unsupervised. I would end […]
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Sagittarius: There will be a fine line between truth and false information, making it vital that you are explicit regarding what you are willing to do and what you expect in return.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Zayn Malik, 31; Rachael Harris, 56; Oliver Platt, 64; Howard Stern, 70. Happy Birthday: Expand your awareness and explore possibilities. Contact experts and make domestic changes to add to your comfort and happiness. Keep your emotions in check, and listen to complaints before you act. How you handle financial and […]
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Woman took in parents but now wants them out
DEAR ABBY: I’m a single parent raising five young kids alone. I own my home, have a good job and have done well financially. Five years ago, after several years of making bad financial decisions, my parents showed up on my doorstep. Their house had been foreclosed on. I had given much advice leading up […]
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Scorpio: Avoid joint ventures or giving up your goals for someone else’s dream.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Aja Naomi King, 39; Amanda Peet, 52; Mary J. Blige, 53; Kim Coles, 62. Happy Birthday: Spice things up. Make grand gestures that impact you and those close to you. Open the door that leads to possibilities and positive change. Put your energy into making your dreams a reality. Be […]
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Shingles outbreak leads to “double vision” complication
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 86-year-old male in excellent health, except for high blood pressure, which is well-controlled. However, a few months ago, I was hospitalized with periorbital cellulitis as well as a shingles outbreak over the eye. The rash was definitely asymmetrical and confined to the right side of my head. I started […]
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How to distinguish a virus from a bacterial infection
DEAR DR. ROACH: I watched a show that described how a virus invades a cell and found it fascinating. What is the difference between a virus and a bacterial infection? — G.D. ANSWER: Viral infections start by using a cell receptor to gain entry into the cell. This receptor depends on the virus; for example, […]
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Options and beliefs put relatives at odds
DEAR ABBY: My grandmother and I have lived together for the past 22 years. She raised me from the age of 3. We used to be best friends. However, over the last few years, things have changed. We don’t agree on a lot, and we have very different opinions on almost everything. We argue and […]
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Libra: You’ll face opposition if you try to force your ideas on others.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Evan Handler, 63; Pat Benatar, 71; George Foreman, 75; Rod Stewart, 79. Happy Birthday: Set your sights on what you want to achieve this year, and don’t stop until you are satisfied with the results. A lifestyle change is heading in your direction that will impact financial and professional outcomes. […]