Healthier options evolve in kids menus amid obesity concerns
Kendall Florida family discusses limited nutritious choices on kids menus and explores healthier restaurant options. Dietitians push for appealing presentations, fruit sides, and vegetables, noting obesity risks among teens and the potential for better child friendly meals at chains like Wendy's, Burger King, Outback, Macaroni Grill, and Subway.
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Miami
Robin
Howard Katz
Kendall, Fla
Robin Katz
Katzes
Eric
Alexa
New York City
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Wendy’s
Burger King
Michelson
Outback Steakhouse
Macaroni Grill
Subway
Tony Roma
2004 Fitness Goals for Orange County Readers
As the new year begins the Orange County Register urges readers to set clear fitness goals. Choose measurable aims such as events or personal records, join clubs or groups for guidance, and reward progress with tangible or intangible benefits. Focus on strengthening weak areas and gradually improve through consistent effort.
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Orange County
Spe
Golfers’ hip pain eased after arthroscopic labral repair
Eight professional golfers with inner groin hip pain underwent MRI then arthroscopy to repair or smooth damaged labral cartilage and surrounding joint tissue. All reported being pain free after the minimally invasive procedure.
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Los Angeles Times
Holiday cheer to troops and a name dilemma
Dear Abby urges readers to send greetings to service members overseas and support them during holidays. A reader asks if Haley Mary as a middle name could invite teasing, and Abby suggests Haley Marie as a softer variant and offers contact options.
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Abby
Inlaw
Haley
Grandma
Mary
Haley Mary
Colorado
Haley Marie
Esophagus trouble tied to achalasia condition
A reader with swallowing difficulty is diagnosed with achalasia, a failure of the esophageal sphincter to relax. Diagnosis relies on barium swallow studies and esophageal pressure tests. Treatments include slow eating, nitrate medicines, Botox injections, dilation with a balloon, and possible surgery after confirmation by a physician.
Sunlight fixes rust stains and home hacks from Heloise
Sunlight and a touch of lemon juice can remove rust stains from fabrics, and simple reuse ideas for popcorn tins plus household tips from Heloise readers. Felicia Granoski offers using a plastic wastebasket as a scrub bucket, while Jean L. Little suggests using large paper clips to protect book pages.
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Heloise
Felicia Granoski
Lake Wales
Fla
Jean L. Little
McConnelsville
Ohio
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