Dark chocolate aids blood pressure with caveats
Drs Kay Judge and Maxine Barish-Wreden explain that while dark chocolate can lower blood pressure, the small daily doses still add calories. The cocoa polyphenols relax vessels and raise nitric oxide, but effective results come with overall diet, sodium control, exercise, and weight loss.
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Drs
Kay Judge
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Object-control skills in childhood predict adolescent fitness
A study of 276 New South Wales children tests object-control and locomotor skills and tracks fitness six years later in 244 participants. Those with higher object-control scores showed six more laps of cardio-respiratory endurance, suggesting early motor skills predict later activity and fitness. The authors urge school and community programs to target object-control skills to boost lifelong fitness.
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Jeannine Stein
Los Angeles Times
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New South Wales
Australia
Recurrent bacterial vaginosis and treatments discussed
A 65 year old woman seeks advice for seven months of bacterial vaginosis. Dr Donohue explains the bacteria involved, recurrence challenges, and treatments including metronidazole, tinidazole, and clindamycin, plus partner condoms may help prevent relapse. A second opinion is advised if symptoms persist.
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Dr. Donohue
Holiday light display and music at Cedar Memorial events
Community calendar notes events from Cedar Memorial Park and Chapel of Memories including a Holiday Light Display from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Cedar Memorial Park with heading north on C Avenue NE, plus a Rhapsody Ringers bell choir concert at Chapel of Memories from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and a Tree of Memories. Winter Solstice Celebration is at Prairiewoods in Hiawatha from 6:30 to 8 p.m. plus Linn County Board of Supervisors informal session at Westdale Mall.
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Cedar Memorial Park
C Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Rhapsody Ringers Bell Choir
Chapel of Memories
Cedarmemorial.com
Prairiewoods
E. Boyson Rd
Hiawatha
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Westdale Mall
Wife's casual work ethic angers diligent husband
Dear Abby column excerpt describes a Texas husband upset by his wife Kelly missing work and alarming finances. The reader worries about supporting his education, while Abby suggests avoiding yelling, noting job security risks and delaying school until finances stabilize. Included letters discuss family jewelry and respect for a母 ring’s ownership.
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Abby
Kelly
Grace and Santa clash in holiday tips and tipsy tact
In two letters Amy advises on handling differing religious grace practices at meals and a neighbor’s large Santa display. The first letter asks how to host without pressuring atheists or offending religious guests. The response suggests a polite invitation to participate or quietly refrain, focusing on guest comfort. The second asks how to address the Santa display. the answer humorously suggests lightheartedly requesting a slight repositioning to avoid discomfort while preserving goodwill.
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Brian
Grace
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Oregon
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