DEAR DR. ROACH: I know so many people who have had a heart attack and open heart/bypass surgery due to blocked arteries. Isn’t there a test or scan we can have done every five years or so to check our arteries and be proactive about this before a heart attack happens? We have colonoscopies; why […]
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Libra: Outsmart anyone who tries to outmaneuver you
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ed Westwick, 29; Drake Bell, 30; Tobey Maguire, 41; J.J. Abrams, 50. Happy Birthday: Consider all sides of any situation you face, and look for unique solutions. Being able to separate and define what works best will be your gateway to success. The more diverse and imaginative you are, the […]
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Keep your dogs on leashes to avoid fights and attacks
DEAR ABBY: Please remind your readers that it’s important to keep their dogs on a leash for their pets’ protection as well as the protection of those around them. In my community, leash laws are rarely enforced, and it’s common to see dogs running loose in city parks. The result is an increase in dogfights […]
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Exercise can give insufficient vein valves a leg up
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 69-year-old woman in excellent health. I take valsartan and doxazosin for high blood pressure. I am concerned because I have developed swelling in my left foot and ankle, with none at all in the right foot. Until now, I have never had any foot or ankle swelling, even in the […]
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Don’t attend if you won’t be welcomed
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been together for 10 years, married for five. We have an 8-year-old daughter. Yes, the math is clear — she was a ”love child.” My family is religious, and although I was 22 at the time of my pregnancy, they announced that I would not be having a […]
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Aquarius: New pursuits will bring positive changes
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ariana Grande, 23; Ryan Tedder, 37; Derek Jeter, 42; Chris O’Donnell, 46. Happy Birthday: Optimism will help you turn an OK year into something spectacular. Don’t sit on the sidelines when you should be doing your best to make a difference. Both at home and at work, you can make […]
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Virgo: Do things properly one step at a time
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Busy Phillips, 37; Linda Cardellini, 41; Ricky Gervais, 55; Carly Simon, 71. Happy Birthday: Take advantage of any opportunities you get to experience something new. Getting involved in events, activities or groups that attract people from all walks of life will be enlightening. What you learn will help you adjust […]
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If your friend has dementia, you need to get her help
DEAR ABBY: I have a good friend I have traveled with for many years. The last few years she has been showing increasing signs of confusion and forgetfulness. She has difficulty managing her paperwork for travel and remembering what our plans are for the next day. On the most recent trip she picked up other […]
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Prognosis for Langerhans cell histiocytosis depends on its extent
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a friend who is the primary caregiver to her son, diagnosed with Langerhans cell histiocytosis. I am unfamiliar with this condition and would like to better understand the challenges and prognosis. Can you help? — O.C. ANSWER: Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a rare disease that is difficult to understand. Expert […]
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Leo: Keep busy helping others
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Minka Kelly, 36; Mindy Kaling, 37; Sherry Stringfield, 49; Jeff Beck, 72. Happy Birthday: If something is bothering you, do something about it. It’s sitting and waiting that will drive you crazy and make you angry and dissatisfied with your life. Make every decision count. Look for unusual ways to […]