DEAR DR. ROACH: My friend uses an Inspire device for sleep apnea. It bothers him during the day when he feels it stimulating his tongue. Can you tell me about this? — R.S. ANSWER: Obstructive sleep apnea is caused by the back of the tongue closing the airway when the muscles relax during sleep. (Snoring […]
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Young adult has trouble building relationships
DEAR ABBY: I’m 26 and not currently in a relationship. I don’t have many friends. I’d like to have more, and I try. I wasn’t popular in middle and high school, either. I have been in and out of college, so I haven’t been able to make friends there. I have worked at my job […]
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Scorpio: Mix originality with discipline and dedication to a cause that excites you and you’ll drum up interest.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lili Reinhart, 27; Ben Savage, 43; Jean Smart, 72; Jacqueline Bisset, 79. Happy Birthday: Maintain control regardless of what’s happening around you this year, and you’ll gain respect and momentum. Keep your eye on the target and shoot for the stars. You have plenty to achieve if you are meticulous […]
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Prior postpartum issues create unease for family
DEAR ABBY: When my grandchild was born five years ago, my daughter suffered from severe postpartum depression and had to be hospitalized. Her father, who is not in good health, and I lived seven hours away and traveled as often as we could to help out. At one point my son-in-law called and told me […]
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Prior postpartum issues create unease for family
DEAR ABBY: When my grandchild was born five years ago, my daughter suffered from severe postpartum depression and had to be hospitalized. Her father, who is not in good health, and I lived seven hours away and traveled as often as we could to help out. At one point my son-in-law called and told me […]
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Libra: Dedicate your thoughts and time to making a difference and doing things your way. It’s OK to have personal preferences.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ryan Potter, 28; Emmy Rossum, 37; Jennifer Hudson, 42; Benjamin McKenzie, 45. Happy Birthday: Don’t give away your secrets. Be discreet regarding what you know and the changes you adopt. Stay focused on your endgame, and stop fretting over things you cannot control. Listen to your inner voice, be true […]
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Heart becomes deconditioned to exercise after airbag injury
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 69-year-old who used to walk up 75 to 90 flights of steps several days a week as exercise. After a steering wheel airbag went off and damaged my heart, I am afraid my ability to do that stopped. After years of medications, I am now on a pacemaker, which […]
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Teenager’s mischievous side upsets her grandmother
DEAR ABBY: I generally have an excellent relationship with my 14-year-old granddaughter. However, she thinks it’s funny to tell me outrageous lies with a straight face to see if she can get me to believe them. She laughs when I am unsure of whether she is telling the truth. Once she told me her family […]
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Virgo: Your dedication and precision will pay off as you devise a plan that utilizes your skills, knowledge and experience.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Taraji P. Henson, 53; Harry Connick Jr., 56; Virginia Madsen, 62; Scott Patterson, 65. Happy Birthday: Set your sights high and call on people you can rely on for help. A determined attitude combined with ingenuity and a desire for change will open many opportunities. If you use common sense […]
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Stopping anticoagulants may be necessary before colonoscopy
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 54 years old, and I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation that comes and goes. I was prescribed Xarelto, but since I am scheduled to have a colonoscopy done soon, I asked my cardiologist if I can start the medication after the procedure. She agreed, but I am still a little […]