Cedar Rapids Vegan Challenge Aims to Cut Cholesterol
The Johnson Avenue Hy Vee and dietitian Judy Fitzgibbons team with Jill Cirivello a vegan advocate for a Heart Month 30 Day Vegan Challenge. Participants receive recipe ideas supermarket tours and weekly support sessions plus cholesterol tests at start and end for 30 dollars.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Judy Fitzgibbons
Johnson Avenue
Jill Cirivello
School of Natural Cookery
Boulder
Colo
Chrivello
Fitzgibbons
Healthy Living Tomato's Many Forms
Fresh tomatoes and processed tomato products supply lycopene, a valuable nutrient. The article compares common serving sizes and highlights how lycopene content varies by form and preparation.
No-Noise Indoor Workout Plan From a Door-Jam System
An indoor no-sweat, no-jump routine uses a mat and resistance bands or a door-jam suspension system to raise heart rate. It emphasizes squats, reach, arm chops, lateral extensions, and continuous movement for a full body workout without disturbing neighbors.
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Vicky Hallett
Washington Post
Mike Everts
FIT Personal Training Gymnasium
Washington
Everts
Santa of Fitness
Lipstick Lead Controversy Sparks Cosmetic Debate
The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics tested 33 lipsticks and found 61 percent with detectable lead, some above FDA candy limits. Critics warn even tiny daily intakes pose neurotoxic risk, while industry reps call alarmism overstated and note testing costs for consumers.
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Washington Post
Campaign For Safe Cosmetics
Burt
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Stacy Malkan
John Bailey
The
Trade Association
Personal Care Products Council
Malkan
Mercury in cosmetics sparks call for stronger reporting
The Environmental Working Group lists over 27 000 products and notes mercury use in cake mascaras from Paula Dorf and La Femme. FDA allows up to 65 parts per million in eye cosmetics when no other preservative is available, prompting critics to demand a real reporting system and stricter oversight.
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Environmental Working Group
Cosmeticdatabase
Paula Dorf
la Femme
FDA
Minnesota
Malkan
Bailey
Varicocele and Fertility Questions Answered
Dr Donohue explains that about 15 percent of men have a varicocele and 15 percent of them are subfertile, leaving 85 percent fertile. Most cases are symptom free, and surgery is considered if the other testicle is smaller or has fertility risks or if the varicocele enlarges. Outpatient procedures with possible scoping are typical.
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Julie Gilchrist
National Center For Injury Prevention and Control
Gilchrist
Community Calendar Highlights Local Events In Iowa City Decorah And Cedar Rapids
Community calendar lists diverse events from a Dorian Orchestra Festival at Luther College Decorah to Johnson County AARP health programs in Iowa City. Other items include lectures on fascism and photography, blood drives, teen discussions at First Presbyterian Church, and public meetings across Linn County and North Liberty through evening council sessions.
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Iowa City
Johnson County
AARP
Art Building West
University of Iowa
Mark Antliff
Philippe Lamour
Germaine Krull
North Liberty Community Center
Cherry St
Sarah Athoff
First Presbyterian Church
Rochester Ave
Kalimbaman
Old Brick
E. Market St
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Linn County
North Liberty Telecommunications Commission
W. Cherry St
Lone Tree
Winter Blues and Family Sacrifice in New England
A husband in northern New England struggles with Seasonal Affective Disorder as winter drags on for half the year. A mental health evaluation and treatment, plus strategies like warm trips, are advised. if nonmedical options fail, relocation for the family may be considered.
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Amy
New England
South
New
Pregnant teen faces secret affair with church pastor
A 16 year old, employed and high school student confides in Dear Abby about a secret relationship with a 48 year old pastor at her Christian church. She is pregnant and fears shaming her family and church. Abby urges telling her mother and seeking support from responsible adults, noting the pastor’s breach of trust and urging action rather than silence.
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Abby
Ron
Washington
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P.O. Box
Orlando
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North America Syndicate
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Center For Faith and Life
Luther College
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Aliber Center For Jewish Life
Hiller
Uiowa
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Israel
University of Iowa Hillel
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Askamy
Tribune.com
Amy Dickinson
Tribune Media Services
Dear Abby
Los Angeles
Jeanne Phillips
Universal Press Syndicate
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