DEAR DR. ROACH: I was diagnosed with advanced osteoporosis years ago. I started taking vitamin K2 because I read that it helps move calcium from the blood into the bones. Fast forward to last year, my doctor had me do a scan to check for arterial plaque because my total cholesterol went over ...
Dear Heloise: Sometimes we forget some of the kitchen hints that we've learned over the years. Here are a few reminders: -- You can substitute beer for wine as the liquid in stews or soups, and you'll discover a nice, rich sauce. But only use as much beer as the recipe calls for, and don't ...
Today is Thursday, Feb. 27, the 58th day of 2025. There are 307 days left in the year. Today in history: On Feb. 27, 1933, Germany's parliament building, the Reichstag, was gutted by fire; Chancellor Adolf Hitler, blaming communists, used the fire to justify suspending civil ...
Full moons get the glory, the howling, the magical transformation legends, the special names and parties. New moons get overlooked, understandably, as it's harder to name and celebrate what cannot be seen. The Pisces new moon encourages us to try anyway. And asking, "What am I not seeing?" will ...
Dear Annie: How do I get across to a sibling that she can't order me to come and be a caretaker for our ailing mother? Mom is almost 92 and is recovering from a stroke. It has affected her vision, so there are many daily things she cannot do for herself. She no longer drives; her poor motor ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: In 2016, I was fortunate to survive a saddle pulmonary embolism (PE). I was sent home from the hospital with an Eliquis prescription. My medical providers ran several blood tests, but no known reason was found to have caused the PE. My cardiologist recommended staying on Eliquis ...
