DEAR DR. ROACH: My mom was just admitted to the hospital with chest pressure. She had just lost her husband of 62 years last week, and she initially thought this was just stress. They said she might have a blockage because her troponin level was 142 ng/mL. Her cardiologist recommended an angiogram. Is that a […]
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Aries: Don’t trust hearsay or give in to pressure tactics.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chaz Bono, 55; Patricia Heaton, 66; Mykelti Williamson, 67; Catherine O’Hara, 70. Happy Birthday: Your emotions run high this year; put more thought into each move you make. Positive acts will help you push forward without trepidation and lift your spirits while you gain praise and respect. Refuse to give […]
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Fellow customer expects help at checkout line
DEAR ABBY: A while ago, as I was standing in line at the grocery store, a young woman with seven or eight items tied up the checkout process by leaving her groceries on the belt, and then running back to grab something she forgot. It happens. I get it. She was buying name-brand food items, […]
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Constant Aleve and ibuprofen consumption can cause damage
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband, age 70, had been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in his neck, for which he would take Aleve to relieve his discomfort when needed. Just before the Christmas holiday last year, his back began hurting so much that he went to his doctor, who said to get up and move more. (We […]
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Pisces: If you reveal too much, someone will quickly take over or steal your idea.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jessica Biel, 42; Julie Bowen, 54; Tone Loc, 58; Jackie Joyner-Kersee, 62. Happy Birthday: Live and learn. The experience you gain through observation will be priceless. Keep tabs on investments and what’s hot, and you’ll find a means to make extra cash this year. Don’t let emotions cloud your vision […]
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Two of mother’s sons have turned their backs on her
DEAR ABBY: Eight years ago, my oldest son, a police officer, quit talking to us. We had no fights, no arguments — he just stopped answering our calls, and I no longer was allowed to see my grandchildren. As the year progressed, he also alienated his sister and brothers. For the next three years, I […]
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Aquarius: Overloading your roster with projects that don’t interest you to please someone else will set you back and cause frustration.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Bryce Dallas Howard, 43; Method Man, 53; Daniel Craig, 56; Jon Bon Jovi, 62. Happy Birthday: Learn as you go, and you’ll achieve all you set out to do this year. It’s important to give yourself the freedom to think outside the box and to take the road less traveled. […]
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Series of unfortunate events puts friendship in question
DEAR ABBY: My friend of eight years, “Lorna,” had a family get-together for her daughter, who was graduating from college. I was not invited, which surprised me, since our families were always close. Both of our sons were best friends. After telling me about their party plans, Lorna asked if I could make my special […]
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Husband gives spouse an unthinkable ultimatum
DEAR ABBY: My husband has a poor relationship with our son and his wife. They want nothing to do with him and don’t want him around the grandchildren because of how he acts. My husband tells me I should stick up for him and tell them what they’re doing is wrong, and that he would […]
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Patient worried over cancer risk with Barrett’s esophagus
DEAR DR. ROACH: After many years of dealing with reflux, I have now developed Barrett’s esophagus. The biopsy said “Barrett’s/intestinal metaplasia.” After speaking to the nurse at my gastroenterologist’s office, she explained that they were the “same thing.” Needless to say, I’m a bit concerned knowing that this diagnosis is a precursor to esophageal cancer. […]