Why Grow Old? A Charleston poem on weight and health
The poem by Josephine Lowman argues aging men face health risks from overweight. It urges dieting like women, warns insurers may reject overweight men, and notes men need more calories while reducing. It warns against excessive exercise and invites readers to request a diet booklet by sending 10 cents and a stamped envelope.
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Allergic eye disorders vs infectious irritation
Editorial notes distinguish allergic eye swelling from infectious irritation. Key signs include sudden onset, allergen removal stopping symptoms, negative bacterial tests, systemic allergy link, and rapid response to adrenaline or cortisone drops. The column also explains lupus erythematosus, its connective tissue basis, facial involvement, and cortisone or ACTH use.
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the Gazette
Dear Dorothy Dix on Husbands and Sickness
Dorothy Dix counsels a reader whose husband withdraws when she is ill, urging medical evaluation for her frequent illnesses and suggesting improved communication. A second letter from Marguerite asks about a boyfriend moving 40 miles away, with Dix advising resilience, mail, and focus on exams, ending with a notice about leaflet D-3 Mouthers-in-Law.
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Dorothy Dix
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