Shaking up salt recs; risks of secondhand marijuana smoke
Q: I’m confused about whether or not it makes sense to reduce salt if you want to protect your heart. Recent reports seem contradictory.
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Ask Amy: For advice shopper, the answer is alienation
Dear Amy: My psychiatrist suggested I write to you because none of the professionals we’ve consulted have an answer. I had two children with a selfish, emotionally abusive man.
In most cases, leave surgical hardware where it is
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 75-year-old female. In 2012, I broke my ankle and they put in a plate and six screws on one side, and one screw on the other side. I’ve been reading that one should not leave the screws in for the rest of their life, because it can cause problems with the bones, causing arthritis. I can touch and feel the screw heads. The only problem is buying shoes that aren’t too high to rub, or when I sleep, positioning my foot.
How diet protects your aging brain; understanding migraines
Q: Both my parents sort of lost it in their late 70s. What can I do (I am 38) to make sure I stay sharp as I get older? -- Steve R., Cicero, Illinois A: You're already acting smartly! The time to think about protecting your brain from cognition problems and dementia is as early as possible, and it definitely is important when you reach your 40s and 50s.
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Today is Sunday, April 24, the 114th day of 2022. There are 251 days left in the year.
For many, Easter Sunday marks a return to in-person worship
BOSTON (AP) For many Christians, this weekend marks the first time in three years they will gather in person to celebrate Easter Sunday, a welcome chance to share one of the faith’s holiest days side-by-side with fellow parishioners. In the United States, the pandemic stuck in March, 2020, forcing many churches to resort to online or televised Masses weeks ahead of Easter. Notable events included a 6 a.m. sunrise Mass outdoors near the waterfront in South Boston, and a joyous, hug-filled service at St. Peter Claver, a historically Black congregation in St. Paul, Minnesota.
The heart doesn’t explode, but it can rupture
DEAR DR. ROACH: What causes heart explosion? I heard that it can relate to a heart attack.
Anything from Acne to Zika
I enjoy visiting with my colleagues who are medical specialists. We dive in and explore the depths of a particular condition. However, there is something to say about the breadth of knowledge that a family medicine physician is expected to have. Your family doctor can run through the alphabet of conditions from acne to the zika virus.
Today in History
Today is Wednesday, April 13, the 103rd day of 2022. There are 262 days left in the year.
6 tips to bring your family together to decorate eggs
Easter is about traditions, both old and new, as well as celebrating family and creating lifelong memories. In fact, nearly 8 out of 10 Americans will celebrate the holiday this year, according to the National Retail Federation, which often includes egg decorating amongst the fun.