CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kevin Hart, 44; Tia Mowry, 45; Tamera Mowry, 45; Sylvester Stallone, 77. Happy Birthday: Discover all you need to know to reach your goal. Live with and learn from your mistakes, and find unique ways to restore what you love most. Don’t give up on the ones you love, but […]
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Inspiratory muscle training helps to reduce high blood pressure
DEAR DR. ROACH: As a 72-year-old man with mildly elevated blood pressure (averaging 135/77), I’m very interested in lowering my blood pressure without resorting to medications. My research reveals that virtually all blood pressure medications have considerable side effects, and physicians often prescribe more than one. My weight is appropriate for my height (184 pounds; […]
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Marriage of convenience has become inconvenient
DEAR ABBY: Eighteen years ago, I married a man so he could get health insurance and have back surgery. It was supposed to be short-lived. He fell in love with me and wouldn’t leave. He’s put me through hell over the years. Stage 4 tongue cancer left him unable to work, which I didn’t have […]
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Capricorn: Get input from loved ones before taking a potential risk with your cash or appearance.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Megan Rapinoe, 38; Dave Haywood, 41; Edie Falco, 60; Huey Lewis, 73. Happy Birthday: Don’t take on too much. A minimalist attitude will prompt you to say no to those trying to separate you from your money or goals and replace them with something that benefits them, not you. A […]
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Capricorn: Get input from loved ones before taking a potential risk with your cash or appearance.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Megan Rapinoe, 38; Dave Haywood, 41; Edie Falco, 60; Huey Lewis, 73. Happy Birthday: Don’t take on too much. A minimalist attitude will prompt you to say no to those trying to separate you from your money or goals and replace them with something that benefits them, not you. A […]
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Few conditions cause Rh factor to make a difference in health
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 79-year-old female. I am in generally good health, but have a question about RhoGAM. When I had my children in the ’60s, I was in the original study conducted to see if my AB negative blood type would hurt my children. I understand that the Rh factor can hurt […]
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Mother refuses to let ‘child’ leave the nest
DEAR ABBY: I’m 22, and when I was in my teens, I was sheltered. I was often in trouble for something little. My phone was taken away from me for months, and I wasn’t allowed to do anything besides go to school. It caused me to develop social anxiety. I still live with my controlling […]
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Sagittarius: Don’t let anyone take advantage of you. Pay attention to what you offer and how you use your skills to reach your goal.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Melanie Fiona, 40; Becki Newton, 45; Andrew Zimmern, 62; Geraldo Rivera, 80. Happy Birthday: Call on those you trust to tell you the truth and contribute sound advice. Keep your finances in order, and don’t be tempted to spend on things you don’t need. Spontaneity can be thrilling and inviting […]
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Learning the symptoms that lead to a COPD diagnosis
DEAR DR. ROACH: What signs and/or symptoms do you need for a doctor to determine you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? — R.K. ANSWER: The diagnosis of COPD is suspected in people who are at risk for the disease and note one of two cardinal symptoms: cough or dyspnea. (A “symptom” is what a […]
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Strict schedule leaves little room to adjust
DEAR ABBY: I am a perpetual planner, unlike my family and friends. I joke that I live and die by my calendar. Like many families, mine constantly goes in different directions for school activities, work trips, doctor’s appointments, visits to/from out of town for family, etc. Our “planned chaos” overwhelms others who live life on […]