DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 84-year-old male and have had atrial fibrillation for many years. In 2022, I had the WATCHMAN procedure. Prior to the WATCHMAN implant, I took Eliquis to help prevent strokes. During this time, I never had an issue with purpura spots. After the WATCHMAN, I took Plavix ...
Dear Readers: When you are doing home improvement projects, be certain to pick up everything when you are done. This includes nails, power tools and blades, staples, solvent, and paints. You should also do a second check just to be sure that nothing is left! -- Heloise CLEANING WITH AN OILED ...
Today is Tuesday, June 4, the 156th day of 2024. There are 210 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On June 4, 1942, the World War II Battle of Midway began, resulting in a decisive American victory against Japan and marking the turning point of the war in the Pacific. On ...
Since each person creates a unique world within their own consciousness, it could be argued there is no such thing as a completely shared reality. But on a day like today, with not one, not two but three conjunctions, much of reality seems universal enough. Even so, Venus reminds us that any ...
Dear Annie: When I was a teenager, I had a big dilemma, and I would like to know how you would have solved it. My closest friend, "Joanne," lived just a few minutes away but had terrible punctuality when it came to getting together. She would often be up to a few hours late getting to my house, ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: Do you have any recommendations to stop restless legs at night? My husband has been to many doctors to find a cause or a solution to stop them. His legs have raised up as much as a foot in the air at night, constantly jumping and causing many sleepless nights. No one seems to ...
