Health books you can trust or test in bookstores
The American Council on Science and Health cautions that MD or PhD after an author’s name does not guarantee accuracy. The article lists widely sold health books and guides such as The Merck Manual, The Physician’s Desk Reference, Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, Take Care of Yourself, Stress without Distress, Good Housekeeping Family Health & Medical Guide, The Body Machine, Better Homes and Gardens Woman’s Health & Medical Guide, How to Be Your Own Doctor, and More. It notes these range from reference manuals used by doctors to self help guides for lay readers.
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American Council On Science and Health
Taber
Good Housekeeping
F.A. Davis
Merck
Sharp and Dohme Research Laboratories
Addison-Wesley
Donald M. Vickery
James F. Fries
Vickery
Signet
Hans Selye
Good Housekeeping Family Health & Medical Guide
Hearst
Crown
Better Homes and Gardens Books
Grosset
Dunlop
Keith W. Sehnert
Georgetown University Medical School
Howard Eisenberg
Lehnert
Georgetown
Cedar Rapids
The Pill and Libido: Reader Questions Answered
Shelly in Columbus asks if birth control pills reduce sexual drive. Dr Mollen cautions side effects exist but are rare. stopping pills may restore libido, yet other causes could require medical evaluation. A second reader asks about ankle weights for jogging. Dr Mollen says avoid them for long distance and warns of injury risk. A third asks if avocados are healthy. he notes they are high in fats and calories but rich in nutrients and potassium, suitable in moderation.
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Dr. Molien
Shelly R
Columbus
Ohio
Shelly
Dr. Mollen
David T
Salt Lake City
Utah
David
Janice T
Eugene
Ore
Janice
YMCA Ellis branch offers youth cheerleading program
The Ellis Branch YMCA runs a six week cheerleading class for youths 6 to 12 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 15 to 5 p m starting Thursday. Fees are 8 for members and 18 for nonmembers. Preschool gym and swim runs 3 to 4 p m with fees 14 members 24 nonmembers. A swim program offers 25 percent off select times for new swimmers plus a 1 p m class for kindergarten and preschool families. An adult instruction lap swimming program is also available. Call 362 3176 for details.
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Ellis Branch
Ellis Y
Ellisy
YMCA
Ask a Dietitian Cedar Rapids Gazette column launch
Cedar Rapids Gazette announces a monthly Ask a Dietitian column led by Cedar Rapids District Dietetic Association registered dietitians. Readers can submit general nutrition questions covering topics like sugars, bread calories, gelatin protein, organic foods, dietary fiber, caffeine, and potassium sources. Answers address broad guidance for community health.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Gazette
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Davenport
Des Moines
Iowa City
Maxwell House
Eagle Stores. Inc
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Eagle Discount Supermarkets
Sears
Ated
Chiropractic
Iowa
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William Meier
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