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Nampons offer a good solution for a nosebleed

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Q. I have had nosebleeds all my life. Some are minor, but some have been so severe that I have been taken to the emergency room. My veins have been cauterized several times. My pockets are always stuffed with tissues. A few years ago, my ENT suggested using Afrin-soaked cotton balls in my nose to stop a bleed. This treatment was quite successful. However, I found “Nampons” (nosebleed plugs). They are small, individually wrapped plugs with a clotting agent. They really work, and they’re so convenient. I keep them in my purse or pocket and am always prepared. A. Thanks for ...

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Bridge by Steve Becker for June 2

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Experience shows that when a partnership has 26 points or more in their combined hands, a game can usually be made. But mere possession of these points doesn’t mean the game is automatically awarded to the side that has them. There is first the question of how declarer plays his ...

HINTS FROM HELOISE: Keep or toss the original packaging?

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DEAR HELOISE: Should I hold on to the original sets of boxes for collectibles like crystal and figurines? — Laurel B., via email Laurel, you should only keep old boxes if they help you. Some items, like crystal or small statues, are worth more money if you still have the original box. Having the box is helpful if you want to sell them or give them as a gift later, but having too many empty boxes can fill your closet with clutter. You can try to do a little of both by keeping boxes for items that are very special or worth a lot of money. You can throw away boxes for things that ...

Greg Hawkes to play music of The Cars

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Greg Hawkes will play the music of The Cars on Oct. 10 at the Robins Theatre. Hawkes is a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee as keyboard player of The Cars, and he will play hits and deep cuts joined by the Boston-based cinematic pop band Eddie Japan. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show start at $35 and go on sale 10 a.m. Friday.

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Restless legs can require variety of treatments

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an active senior and have started to feel symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS). I’m wondering how and why this started. In the evenings, I use an athletic foam roller, drink water and take magnesium supplements. I’d like to hear how to remedy this so that I can get some much-needed sleep. —J.L. ANSWER: We don’t understand exactly why people get RLS. One common finding is low iron stores, so you should have this tested by your regular doctor. If your iron is low, it should be supplemented, but your doctor should also find out the cause of why it’s ...