DEAR DR. ROACH: Our 44-year-old daughter had an event called VAD, vertebral artery dissection — a tear in an inner artery — which has turned her life upside down. She was very fortunate to have been seen by an emergency room doctor who had heard of VAD and immediately put her on aspirin and Plavix […]
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Security camera captures angry man’s hourlong rant
DEAR ABBY: A few weeks ago, my husband and I had what I thought was a minor conflict, from which I walked away to avoid escalation. I could hear him continuing to rant, so I pulled up the security camera on my phone and watched and listened as he continued to say horrible things for […]
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Scorpio: Have a backup plan in case original plan falls through
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Matt Czuchry, 43; Tony Goldwyn, 60; Bronson Pinchot, 61; Cher, 74. Happy Birthday: Gear up to get moving. You’ll surpass your goal if you are steadfast and use your skills to push past the competition and toward the finish line this year. Nothing is impossible if you give your all […]
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Don’t count portable oxygen as protection from inhaled virus
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 78-year-old man with severe COPD who is on oxygen 24/7. I use a portable oxygen generator when I need to go to the store or for medical appointments. Does the oxygen protect me from getting virus or flu germs, or is it more likely I will inhale them with […]
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Woman’s focus on fitness is hard for friend to bear
DEAR ABBY: I’ve been friends with “Lorraine” for 30 years. Actually, the friendship is kind of one-sided because she bugs the hell out of me. She’s a super-skinny health nut who constantly posts health advice and “uplifting” mantras on social media. Her Instagram feed is filled with pictures of her bland-looking vegan food and her […]
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Libra: Have realistic expectations while focusing on personal improvement
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Dario Franchitti, 47; Polly Walker, 54; Grace Jones, 72; Pete Townshend, 75. Happy Birthday: Preparation is the name of the game. Do your due diligence, and you’ll gain the confidence to present and promote what you have to offer. Your changing lifestyle requires you to explore new ways of doing […]
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Sister thinks twice about becoming a kidney donor
DEAR ABBY: I’m currently waiting to donate my kidney to my sister, who is a year older than I am. My husband and I traveled many hours to get evaluated and tested at her clinic, so the insurance would cover the cost. Before heading back to our home state, we decided to stop by to […]
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Female infertility drug also treats low testosterone in men
DEAR DR. ROACH: The last time I saw my urologist, I asked him to check my testosterone level because it hadn’t been checked in a couple of years. His nurse notified me that it was low and that I should make an appointment with one of his colleagues that specializes in treatment for that. When […]
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Virgo: Use your time and energy wisely to achieve goals
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Tina Fey, 50; George Strait, 68; Reggie Jackson, 74; Robert Morse, 89. Happy Birthday: Showing uncertainty and questioning what’s next will encourage you to make adjustments that will lead to better opportunities. Picking up the tools and the information you require to use your skills to fit the changing economy […]
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Parents struggle to do what’s best for tormented daughter
DEAR ABBY: My 53-year-old daughter is an addict. First it was alcohol, then hard drugs and opioids. This has been going off and on for 40 years. She hit bottom recently. She became homeless and ended up in a women’s shelter in another state. She says she’s been clean about six months. The shelter helped […]