Orthorexia in focus a healthy eating craze says health experts
The piece outlines orthorexia as an emerging but disputed eating pattern where adherents seek purity through highly planned menus and avoid artificial ingredients. Experts note social isolation and the challenge of treatment while contrasting it with general dietary trends and restaurant practices.
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McDonald’s
Orthorexics
Steven Bratman
Orthorexia.com
Bratman
Broadway
Yoni Freedhoff
Bariatric Medical Institute
Ottawa
National Association of
Why yawning accompanies exercise and how to handle it
A Washington Post reader asks why yawning occurs at the start of workouts. Dr Provine explains yawning is contagious and linked to warming up. it’s not required for oxygen intake and usually stops during intense effort. He notes extreme yawning may signal medical issues and suggests checking with a doctor if persistent.
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Vicky Hallett
The
Washington Post
Robert Provine
University of Maryland
Baltimore County
Provine
Jeff Robinson
D.C
Endurance training with balance and ankle stabilizers
Fitness expert Robinson explains max intensity heart rate as 220 minus age and describes ankle stabilizer exercises. Start with balance moves on a Bosu ball and single leg squats. Use a resistance band around the foot to pull with the arms and resist the ankle. Emphasizes mother daughter training to stay ready.
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Robinson
Too many platelets and labyrinthitis explained
A reader asks about thrombo cytosis a condition with excess platelets and its risks. Dr Donohue notes underlying causes may exist or it may be essential thrombocytosis and explains symptoms treatment and prognosis with emphasis on medical evaluation and possible therapy. He also answers a question on labyrinthitis describing viral inflammation of the inner ear causing severe dizziness and recovery timelines.
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Dr. Donohue
Orlando
U.S
Community Calendar Highlights Iowa City Cedar Rapids
Calendar items show events at The Englert Theatre University of Iowa Prairie Lights Books Theatre Cedar Rapids Coralville Cedar Rapids and Mount Vernon. Includes concerts readings plays markets and government meetings with times and locations.
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Gazcomm.com
the Gazette
Third Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids
Randy Newman
Englert Theatre
E. Washington St
Iowa City
Englert.org
University of Wisconsin Contemporary Chamber Ensemble
Clapp
University of Iowa
Ulowa.edu
Artslowa
Tony Meneses
Iowa
Catalano Studio
Ulowa
Artsiowa
Iron That
Fatemeh Keshavarz
Pappajohn
Prairie Lights
Keith Gessen
Prairie Lights Books
S. Dubuque St
Prairielightsbooks
Third St. SE
Theatrecr.org
Jennifer Fawcett
David Thayer
National Dance Academy
Paramount Theatre
Third Ave
Kalimbaman
Unitarian Church
S. Gilbert St
Ask Amy: relationship warning about motherhood and partner trust
A reader asks if she can be a good mother with a partner who does not want children and criticizes her. Amy says there is no perfect mother but a good enough one, notes home, safety, and care matter, and warns the partner choice is crucial.
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Amy
Silent family plot dispute and advice from Dear Abby
A reader and spouse face shunning over a purchased family headstone out of state with a $4 000 demand to include their names. Dear Abby labels the exclusion as emotional blackmail and advises not yielding while the couple remains excommunicated. A second reader asks about addressing professors. Abby says keep using titles until graduation and then ask preferred names.
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Abby
N.C
College Senior
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