DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old, retired, white male with no major health history, who is not overweight, diabetic or a smoker. All my bloodwork and my blood pressure are within range for my age. I have had a very healthy diet for a long time, lead a sedentary lifestyle and have some family […]
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Pisces: Try hard to get along with the people
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Rafael Nadal, 31; Anderson Cooper, 50; James Purefoy, 53; Deniece Williams, 67. Happy Birthday: Being a social butterfly will lead to interesting encounters this year. Mingle, get to know new people and visit destinations you have never been to before. Make this an exploratory phase in your life that will […]
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Husband doesn’t share wife’s dreams of seeing the world
DEAR ABBY: I’ll be retiring next year. My husband is already retired. When I do, I want to travel in the U.S. and internationally. We are healthy, able to travel and we have the funds to do it. The problem is, my husband isn’t crazy about traveling. He’ll go if I book it, but he […]
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Sagittarius: Romance will improve your personal life
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Colin Farrell, 41; Brooke Shields, 52; Tom Berenger, 68; Clint Eastwood, 87. Happy Birthday: Put your plans into motion. Figuring out what you want to do based on what you’ve been through should be first on your agenda. Knowing what you want and the changes you will need to make […]
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Finding exercise boundaries with chronic fatigue syndrome
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 69, and I retired from a career in primary care and emergency medicine. I have always been very active and have kept fit with biking, cross-country skiing and hiking. My diet has been basically vegetarian with lots of fish and limited sweets. I have had no chronic problems except for […]
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Spasm diagnosed by measuring pressure in esophagus
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 72-year-old woman. For many years, or even decades (but infrequently, like every few months), I have experienced sudden chest pressure or tightness while eating my evening meal. Out of the blue, I feel extreme pressure or tightness in my chest, and I must stop eating and take a few […]
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Gemini: Live and learn and you will surpass any competition
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Joey Logano, 27; Mark Ballas, 31; John C. Reilly, 52; Bob Dylan, 76. Happy Birthday: You will learn from watching and observing what others do and how they react. Take comfort in seeing and knowing that life itself isn’t complicated; it is people who make situations problematic. Stick to the […]
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Woman worries lazy fiance will also be lazy husband
DEAR ABBY: My fiance, ”David,” and I are getting married soon. We have been living together and engaged for a year, and together eight years. It takes him forever to get things done around the house or buy things we need. I have tried lists and constant reminders. David recently lost his job and is […]
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Mom attempts to disrupt son’s marriage
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to ”Amanda” for four years. During that time, my parents, especially my mother, have called her and her family ”trashy” because they live in a rural area in Texas. My mother has no reason to abuse my wife the way she does. Amanda’s family has always been very kind […]
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Pisces: A creative thought can turn into a window of opportunity.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: David Beckham, 42; Tony Stewart, 46; Tony Goldwyn, 57; Cher, 71. Happy Birthday: Don’t give in to anyone who is trying to push you in a direction you aren’t interested in. Be passionate about your beliefs and the goals you set for yourself. Do what comes naturally and refuse to […]