DEAR DR. ROACH: How can you actually tell with at least a moderate degree of certainty that you might really have a heart or blood pressure problem, as opposed to just having an anxiety attack that is less serious? — D.S. ANSWER: A panic attack is an abrupt change in mental state. They are usually […]
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Capricorn: Take the road that enables you to invest in yourself and your objectives instead of bowing to someone else’s whims.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Brandon Routh, 44; Scott Bakula, 69; Tony Shalhoub, 70; Sharon Osbourne, 71. Happy Birthday: Keep your overhead low and your spirits high. Setting a budget that helps you save for something unique will give you something to look forward to and make you feel good about your choices. Refuse to […]
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Marriage, middle-aged son stuck in time for 30 years
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been married since 1968. The last time we were intimate was in 1984. The house is in both of our names. Nine years ago, she asked one of our sons to come live with us. She never asked me how I felt about it. Our son continues to […]
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Sagittarius: Consider what you enjoy most and take the initiative to do your own thing.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ksenia Solo, 36; Bruno Mars, 38; Sigourney Weaver, 74; Chevy Chase, 80. Happy Birthday: Decide your goal and put a long-term plan in place. You can venture down new avenues this year if you add to or use your skills, experience and connections diversely. Updating your image, qualifications and attitude […]
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Young adults refuses to pay portion of health coverage
DEAR ABBY: When my husband and I married a year ago, I dropped my health insurance plan and joined his family plan, since he also provides coverage for his children, including one who is an adult. There was no additional cost to add me. However, months later, the insurance company raised the monthly premium for […]
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Scorpio: What you encounter will help you assess your personal life and bring about positive change that will stabilize your domestic situation by bringing transparency to the forefront.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shawn Ashmore, 44; Toni Braxton, 56; Simon Cowell, 64; Joy Behar, 81. Happy Birthday: Share your feelings, act on intuition and do your best to make a difference. Refuse to let anyone compromise you or your position. Take the initiative to present who you are, what you want and to […]
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Relationship with new DIL gets off to a rough start
DEAR ABBY: Right after high school, our son joined the military and left home. We are proud of him and keep in touch mostly by phone because he’s stationed across the country. Since he has been away, he met a young lady on a dating website. I met her briefly on a quick visit. I […]
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Allergic reactions to MRI scans with contrast dye are unlikely
DEAR DR. ROACH: My primary care doctor has ordered that I get an MRI scan with and without contrast dye. I have been having head pain every day in one single spot behind my right eye. My question is, is gadolinium (the contrast dye that will be injected to enhance pictures of my brain) safe? […]
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Libra: A physical outlet will clear your head and offer insight into the possibilities.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jeremy Sisto, 49; Amy Jo Johnson, 53; Elisabeth Shue, 60; Britt Ekland, 81. Happy Birthday: Take the edge off, learn to relax and incorporate something into your routine that challenges you, stretches your imagination and satisfies your soul. Put things in perspective, address what bothers you and adjust your life. […]
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Where relative goes, the bugs soon follow
DEAR ABBY: One of my family members is a loner. I’m the closest relative to them. They invite my children and me over for holiday dinners, but the house is dirty with roaches galore. The bugs even crawl on you during the day on the couch. I don’t want to go there for this reason. […]