Well-Being directory seeks church Christmas services
The Gazette invites churches in the circulation area to submit schedules of Christmas services and programs. Include denomination church name address contact person and phone number and service times and dates. Submit to Linda Cruise The Gazette P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or email linda dot cruise at gazettecommunications dot com. Deadline today.
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Linda Cruise
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Gazettecommunications. Com
Light up Our Site With Holiday Photos
GazetteOnline invites readers to submit photos of holiday light displays for display on GazetteOnline.com. Visitors can upload images via the holiday lights submission page to share festive displays with the community.
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GazetteOnline.com
Weight gain linked to higher breast cancer risk in study
A Arch Intern Med study of 99,039 postmenopausal women found those who gained weight after age 18 had a higher risk of breast cancer. About 85 percent gained at least 4 pounds since 18, averaging 34 pounds, while 8 percent stayed stable. no link was found between weight loss and risk.
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The
Archives of Internal Medicine
Treatment Kind and Fair: Letters to a Young Doctor
A review praises Perri Klass for a humane unpretentious voice in her 10th book. Written as letters to Orlando, her son entering medical school, it reveals thoughtful reflections on medical training that resonate beyond the genre.
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Perri Klass
National Library of Medicine
Harvard
Klass
Mademoiselle
New York Times
Orlando
Braces Grow Fashionable for Younger Generations
Meghan Larson, a seventh grader in Sacramento, says braces are a cool accessory. Parents recall their braces as painful but agree modern orthodontics are more comfortable and visually appealing. Orthodontists note heredity and habits cause many alignment issues, with about 75 percent of people who could benefit from treatment.
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Cynthia Hubert McClatchy
Meghan Larson
Ugly Betty
America Ferrera
Meghan
Holy Spirit School
Sacramento
Calif
Sue
American Association of Orthodontists
Braces Use Grows Among Adults and Teens
Orthodontic braces mostly target children around age 12 but increasingly include adults. More than 1 million adults wear braces, up about 40 percent in a decade. Adult cases often involve former patients with poor retainer use or earlier treatment. Braces typically stay 18 months to two years with additional retainer years.
The Lean Plate Club Holiday Challenge Overview
Feel full by eating less with high volume foods and fiber. The program highlights water rich produce soups and air filled items like popcorn and whipped yogurt to curb calories. It advises 5 extra minutes of daily activity, totaling 15 minutes more than before Thanksgiving.
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Susan Yanovski
Office of Obesity Research
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Yanovski
Penn State University
National Academy of Sciences
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