Do Carrots Really Improve Vision Quiz Highlights
A nutrition quiz explores carrot color diversity and claims about eye health. It asks about lycopene in red carrots, vitamin A values, NIHing beliefs on vision, and falcarinol reducing precancerous colon lesions in rats.
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Johnson County Older Americans Wellness Fair Held in Iowa City
The Johnson County Elderly Consortium and Johnson County Livable Community partner to host the Johnson County Older Americans Wellness Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at the 4-H Fairgrounds. Contact Michelle Buhman or Kate Skapyak for details.
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Plant It Pink fundraiser plants 3000 tulips for cancer awareness
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network launches Plant It Pink to honor Iowa cancer patients. Ten bulbs cost 20 dollars online, with pickup in October across Iowa including Cedar Rapids. orders due by August 1. Stacy Freland can be reached at 515 727-0063 for details.
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Ironman legend Mickie Shapiro defies age in endurance
A profile of 73 year old Mickie Shapiro, renowned in Ironman events, who has completed more than 20 Ironman races and 8 in her age group. The piece traces her start as a motivated mother in 1978, her dance therapy and guidance counseling careers, and her philosophy on training and life.
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Understanding Crohn's disease in children and adults
The disease inflames any part of the digestive tract from mouth to rectum, often the small intestine or colon, causing ulcers and weight loss. It affects all ages with peaks at 15–30 and 60–80. symptoms include cramps, diarrhea, and growth issues in children, with treatments ranging from Asacol and Dipentum to prednisone and newer anti inflammatory medicines. The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation offers extensive patient information at ccf.org or 1 800 932 2423.
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Crohn
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Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America
Ccf. Org
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