Iowa smoke ban dies in legislature amid tax debate
Iowa lawmakers reject a bill allowing cities to ban smoking in public places and restaurants. The piece urges a cigarette tax increase to 1.10 dollars above state 36 cents, cites health data on secondhand smoke and colon cancer screening, and promotes ACS campaigns and a colon cancer e-card.
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Weight gain plans mix diet and exercise say experts
The Seattle Times outlines balance between nutrition and activity to add muscle mass. Experts advise complex carbohydrates with adequate protein and fats, plus resistance training two to three times weekly and limited aerobic work early on.
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BMI as health guide more reliable than scale weight says doctor
Dr Donohue explains BMI reflects fat versus muscle and bone, though not perfect. He notes muscular people and some ethnic groups may have higher BMIs yet lower body fat and suggests waist measurement as a practical health marker.
Heloise tips for wedding notes and home hacks
Readers share that personally calling wedding guests helps replace lost thank you notes. Hints include repurposing an empty margarine tub for storage and using bath puffs or makeup sponges for quick touch ups, with messages from Billie in Washington and Amy Crawford of Plano Texas.
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Community calendar entries for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City region
Community calendar lists musical recital by Tse Coelho and Tsachor at Clapp Hall University of Iowa free. Other items include Golden Horse traveling tutor Birds of a Feather at Cedar Rapids Public Library, Red Cross Blood Drive at UI Iowa City, Sexual Assault Candlelight Vigil for victims at Waypoint Cedar Rapids, and various school board meetings and public events with times and locations across Linn County Marion Cedar Rapids Iowa City and Johnson County. mayoral schedule notes all day.
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Schiavo case sparks lesson on eating disorders
Medical records tie Terri Schiavo's condition to bulimia and severe potassium imbalance causing cardiac arrest and brain damage. Miami documentarian Joanna Popper, once bulimic, warns that eating disorders often begin as dieting and worsen, urging broader treatment access and awareness amid coverage of Schiavo.
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Sad Aunt Seeks Help Over Neglectful Caregiver
Dear Abby advises reporting Lizzie to Child Protective Services for neglect of Stacy who is left in a dirty diaper with Stacy crying all day. The advice suggests parenting classes if Lizzie is willing and placing the baby with a caring family if not.
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