DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband had a stress test done several years ago, and at the time, it was discovered that he had a bundle branch block in his heart. No one mentioned it until recently, after he had an episode with a fast heartbeat, sweating and trouble breathing. He was taken to the emergency […]
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Sagittarius: Take the initiative and do the best you can. Your enthusiasm and raw energy will help you reach the finish line.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mischa Barton, 38; Tatyana Ali, 45; Ed Helms, 50; Neil Diamond, 83. Happy Birthday: Pay attention, be direct and leave nothing to chance. It’s up to you to adjust to suit your needs. Don’t compromise regarding your passion, goals and health. Set high standards and expectations, and focus on reaching […]
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Baby’s arrival exposes deep fissures in family
DEAR ABBY: My stepdaughter, “Zoe,” has recently had her first baby and we are very excited. She lives far away. My husband, “Karl,” is taking the trip, but I have to stay because my elderly mother is living with us. I asked family to stay with Mom, but they’re involved in their busy lives, and […]
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High troponin levels follow after a bout of food poisoning
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 77-year-old male who apparently suffered a case of food poisoning. I say apparently because no cause was ever discovered for the uncontrollable vomiting and diarrhea that lasted for a whole day, then reoccurred briefly the following morning. A trip to the emergency room involved many tests, but nothing turned […]
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Scorpio: A change of attitude will attract helpful individuals.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tiffani Thiessen, 50; Mariska Hargitay, 60; Gail O’Grady, 61; Richard Dean Anderson, 74. Happy Birthday: Find out all you can and proceed with confidence. Knowledge is your ticket to success. Don’t hesitate to adjust your lifestyle to suit your needs. Stay focused on what matters, and eliminate what is weighing […]
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Friend refuses to make the changes she needs
DEAR ABBY: I have a friend who complains over and over about the same issue. I’ve given her advice and even helped her with contacts to enable her to move so that she’s out of her abusive relationship. She always responds, “Yes, I need to do something,” but never does. She continues to allow her […]
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Gauging the concern for palpations requires more investigation
DEAR DR. ROACH: How serious are palpitations? I’m a diabetic woman, age 77. I get these sensations various times throughout the day. Will I have a heart attack or stroke? — B.G. ANSWER: Palpitations are when the heart beats in a particularly forceful, irregular or rapid fashion. They are extremely common and have multiple causes. […]
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Libra: A disagreement won’t go well if you aren’t prepared to compromise.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Beverley Mitchell, 43; Balthazar Getty, 49; Guy Fieri, 56; Diane Lane, 59. Happy Birthday: It’s up to you to administer the desired changes. Devise a to-do list to help you organize, and set a plan to reach your expectations. Taking the initiative to lower stress is the first step to […]
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Virgo: Domestic problems will surface if you don’t address emotional issues.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Booboo Stewart, 30; Ashton Eaton, 36; Emma Bunton, 48; Geena Davis, 68. Happy Birthday: Look for the positive in every situation, but don’t let anyone take advantage of you. Oversee financial, contractual and medical matters yourself. You can ask for insight, but maintaining control is the most effective way to […]
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Girlfriend’s big dog stakes claim as king of the castle
DEAR ABBY: A month ago, I reconnected with a woman, “Fran,” I have known since seventh grade. We are both divorced (I, 20 years; Fran, four years) with grown children and live 90 minutes apart. We have enjoyed hour upon hour of telephone conversations and have spent two weekends together. We have been very emotionally […]