Circulation problem suspected in leg pain and treatment options
A reader reports calf pain during walking recurring after bypass surgery. Dr Donohue notes likely reblocked leg artery causing claudication and outlines treatments including dosage changes for Plavix, supervised treadmill exercise, balloon angioplasty, or repeat surgery.
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Parenting guide for healthier eating and activity for kids
A July Parents magazine feature urges parents to model healthy habits. It advises family exercise, reducing TV time, limiting computer use, and creating a TV free play space. It promotes measured junk food, regular fluids with five to six glasses of water daily, and milk for kids while avoiding soda. It also covers addressing teasing, involving kids in meals, and suggesting kid friendly snacks and reading food labels.
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Teen hair issues may hint at medical causes
A teen with excessive body hair should be evaluated by a primary care doctor to rule out medical bases such as polycystic ovary syndrome or tumors. Most hirsutism is benign, and an attentive physician visit can reassure families while guiding health and preventive care for adolescents.
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Candied yams and kitchen hints from Heloise column
A 1979 newspaper column offers an easy candied yams recipe with pineapple juice and overnight marination, plus reader tips from Norma of Naples and Elaine Stecker on saving, shopping lists, butter wrapping, pan greasing, and using leftover hot water for energy savings.
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