Alcoholism and recovery shared in Annie's Mailbox
Dear Annie responds to a reader Sarah who describes early alcohol use, escalating dependence, a suicide attempt, hospitalization, and twelve years sober with AA support. The column notes National Alcohol Awareness Day on April 7 and directs readers to free anonymous screening at HowDoYouScore.org along with contact details for Annie's Mailbox.
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HowDoYouScore.org
Recognizing and halting prediabetes risks today
Guidance from CDC AMA and Dr Oz about spotting prediabetes signs and reversing the condition. It covers a home risk quiz, weight loss of 5 to 7 percent, 150 minutes weekly activity, healthy eating, quitting smoking, and programs like the National Diabetes Prevention Program with coaching support.
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Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
American Diabetes Association
The
American Medical Association
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Dr. Oz
Cleaning up the voter rolls to prevent fraud
Nancy J of North Carolina describes removing deceased relatives from voter rolls after their deaths in 2012 and 2014. She notes the National Voter Registration Act requires removal of dead voters and urges readers to notify their local election office and verify during voting.
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Heloise
Nancy J
North Carolina
Katie Hobbles Home After Ankle Brace Incident
She rises unsteadily and tightens a brace on her left ankle. The hard plastic boot leaves marks in the sand as Katie hobbles home with an empty pail.
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Halifax
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