DEAR DR. ROACH: In the past year, I have had numerous TIAs. I also have an abdominal aortic aneurism and blockages in my carotids. Could a dislodged plaque be the cause of my TIAs? — D.G. ANSWER: A transient ischemic attack is a temporary loss of brain (or sometimes spinal cord or retina) function. It […]
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Taurus: Take your time to assess what's going on around you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Megan Follows, 49; Billy Crystal, 69; Quincy Jones, 84; Michael Caine, 84. Happy Birthday: Observe, listen and make decisions based on logic, facts and with an open heart and an open mind. Taking the time to review what has transpired before you react or respond will enable you to move […]
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Raynaud's phenomenon is a true winter woe
DEAR DR. ROACH: My daughter, in her middle 50s, is plagued with Raynaud’s. The winter here in Illinois is hard on her. She wears heavy gloves, but still her hands are very cold. It affects her feet, too. — P.S.M. ANSWER: Raynaud’s phenomenon is an exaggeration of the body’s normal response to cold. The blood […]
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Daughter's efforts are never good enough for her family
DEAR ABBY: I’m a 15-year-old girl, and I’m struggling with abuse. I’m mentally and physically abused by my family constantly, yet they make me out to be the abusive one. I could do amazing on a test, and they yell at me for something that happened on the last one. They’re always pushing me so […]
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Grieving mom has just cause to ignore dead baby's father
DEAR ABBY: My son ”Jake” was born last June. His father was a good friend who I thought I loved and that he loved me. The day I told him I was pregnant, he disappeared. Our baby boy just passed away from SIDS. I’m struggling with Jake’s loss and planning his funeral while taking care […]
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Aries: If you do your best, that's all that counts
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Adam Clayton, 57; Dana Delany, 61; William H. Macy, 67; Neil Sedaka, 78. Happy Birthday: A thoughtful approach to the way you deal with others will encourage positive changes. Good fortune will come through collaboration and partnerships. Diplomacy and taking on responsibility without complaining will secure your position amongst friends, […]
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After 15 years, it's time to drop the nicotine gum habit
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have chewed nicotine gum for 15 years with tea or coffee. What are the dangers? — V.B. ANSWER: Nicotine gum contains nicotine, obviously, and excess nicotine can cause multiple symptoms, including nausea and vomiting, dizziness and headache. It also can be irritating to the lining of the mouth and the tongue, […]
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Pisces: Ask questions and make your position clear
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Aaron Eckhart, 49; Courtney B. Vance, 57; James Taylor, 69; Liza Minnelli, 71. Happy Birthday: Don’t rely on anyone who makes unrealistic promises. Trust in your ability to get things done. Don’t limit what you can do by waiting for someone who cannot make a decision. You’ll get ahead by […]
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Eating lunch alone hard on children
DEAR ABBY: Schoolchildren, especially middle school or high school students who may not be socially adept, often eat lunch alone because they don’t know what to do when it comes to joining other kids at the lunch table. My grandson, who is on the autism spectrum, is one of them. Classmates would be doing a […]
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Flying solo changes woman's perspective on her life's path
DEAR ABBY: I have been with my boyfriend for two years. Until recently, we were inseparable and I loved his company. I got a job that required me to temporarily relocate and be on my own, so we saw each other only every other week. During that time, I gained a better understanding of who […]