Exercise-induced fast heart rate prompts medical visit
An 86-year-old man reports workouts with rapid heart rate spikes from 89 to 170 during treadmill intervals. Dr Roach notes the 212-age formula is unreliable and advises a doctor or cardiologist if symptoms arise, especially chest pain or breathlessness.
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Tips for bagging broken glass and mail order advice
A reader shares a method for disposing of broken glass using emptied pet food bags to protect hands and prevent cuts. Another letter advises readers sending payments with orders to avoid staples tape or glue, to prevent damage to checks and money orders during processing.
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Pam Z
Texas
Julie B
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Recycle bulbs guide warns against home disposal
Readers recount CFL disposal rules. Burned out CFLs cannot go in regular trash or curbside recycling as hazardous materials. They should go to community hazmat events or hazardous material collection sites, with big-box stores offering bulb recycling as well.
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California
Bells on doors give quick home alerts
A Virginia reader and Heloise describe placing bells on interior door handles to hear which door is used. The system lets them know when family members enter, serving as a simple home alarm.
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Hogwarts Offers Online Classes for Potter Fans
HogwartsIsHere.com provides a free catalog of Ministry-approved online courses for Muggle-born fans. The site mirrors subjects from the Harry Potter world with homework, essays, quizzes, and tests, and issues Hogwarts acceptance letters upon signup. Credits do not transfer to real colleges, and no new films are planned.
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Weight loss and wardrobe ethics in Dear Annie column
Dear Annie offers weight loss guidance urging medical and lifestyle steps before considering gastric bypass, while also addressing public restroom etiquette and TV news attire. The letters discuss obesity risks, exercise, smoking cessation, hygiene, and sexism in media dress codes, urging responsible behavior and professional standards.
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