DEAR READERS: Twenty-five years ago tomorrow, I told you about a new, nationwide effort to honor and remember our nation’s troops, veterans and families by seeking out and preserving their war correspondence from every conflict in U.S. history. The response was overwhelming. The founder of this initiative, Andy Carroll, just told me that, as of […]
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COVID might have triggered an achalasia diagnosis
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have achalasia, which I understand is quite rare. Can you tell me the cause, and is it in any way related to the COVID vaccination? I heard from one professional doctor that it might be. I had excessive coughing before, during and long after recovery from COVID. Could it have damaged […]
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Virgo: Participate in functions that allow you to spread your ideas and drum up support.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Miranda Lambert, 40; Ellen Pompeo, 54; Tracy Morgan, 55; Michael Jai White, 56. Happy Birthday: Take the high road and do what you do best. Structure your time to ensure your success. Use your charm, experience and connections to help you go the distance. Opportunities are yours to make and […]
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Wife’s online chats with man irk hovering husband
DEAR ABBY: I discovered last year that my wife was exchanging flirty texts with a local man and had been doing so for years. I found out when I uncovered an image of an adult toy in her phone’s deleted images. At the time, I nearly divorced her, but although our marriage went through a […]
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Leo: Take care of your emotional and physical well-being,
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Nick Lachey, 50; Eric Dane, 51; Susan Tedeschi, 53; Lou Ferrigno, 72. Happy Birthday: Focus on what makes you happy. Spending time with people who bring out the best in you or enjoy the same things as you will keep you updated. Look for opportunities that stimulate your mind and […]
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Doctor orders cardiac catheterization to diagnose lung issue
DEAR DR. ROACH: My pulmonary specialist has recently suggested that I go on oxygen due to my low oxygen levels. He says that in order to diagnose a pulmonary blood pressure problem, I need to have this highly specialized test done called a cardiac catheterization. After reading about it online, I am wondering if there […]
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Grandparents prepare final gift for thankless grandkids
DEAR ABBY: For years, we have given generous gifts to our six out-of-town grandchildren and received almost no thanks or acknowledgment. It hurts my feelings because I devote a lot of thought, in addition to money, to choosing something special for each of them. Obviously, they don’t care, but when we have just sent checks, […]
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To be repaired, symptomatic inguinal hernias require surgery
DEAR DR. ROACH: Are there any nonsurgical ways to repair an inguinal hernia, like exercise, diet or walking? I believe I caught mine early on. The mesh does not seem promising. — R.K. ANSWER: An inguinal hernia is a defect in the abdominal wall. In men, the hernias usually start in the internal inguinal ring, […]
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Cancer: Your calling card will be how you handle others and situations as they unfold.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jack Osbourne, 38; Parker Posey, 55; Courtney Thorne-Smith, 56; Bonnie Raitt, 74. Happy Birthday: Change is necessary; call on those who can help you finish what you start. Don’t limit the outcome this year because you are too proud to ask for something. Be the mastermind behind your plan, and […]
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Gemini: Don’t rely on someone feeding you what you want to hear.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lorde, 27; Adam DeVine, 40; David Guetta, 56; Joni Mitchell, 80. Happy Birthday: Strive for perfection, and a window of opportunity will open. Be ready and willing to take a chance and pursue your dreams. Do the research, enforce preparation and be ready to make a move. If you use […]