Heloise hints for handling carpet dents and quick fixes
Dear Heloise shares practical tips for restoring carpet dents from heavy furniture using water heat and steam to plump fibers, plus cautions about iron use and hand fluffing. Additional letters suggest leaf blower lint removal and rubber bands to seal opened bags for freshness in the kitchen and pantry.
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Understanding Tourette syndrome and related health questions
The column defines Tourette syndrome as involuntary tics lasting over a year with various motor and vocal manifestations. Onset ranges 2 to 21, usually improves in adulthood. Treatments include clonidine guanfacine risperidone. not all require medicine. The Tourette Syndrome Association offers contact options.
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Alcoholic stepson needs to grow up
Annie counsels a stepfather to stand firm against enabling Evan's drinking problem while urging counseling for his wife. Advice stresses adult responsibility, and suggests Al-Anon for family support. The page also answers a letter about boundary setting with overinvolved relatives and endorses flexible teaching approaches for bright students.
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Evan
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States lead in obesity say CDC survey
Mississippi Alabama and Tennessee top the nation in adult obesity above 30 percent, keeping the South as the fattest region. Colorado at about 19 percent least obese, while North Dakota rose to 27 percent from 25.4 in 2006 and 17 in 1997, officials say.
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Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
North Dakota
State Health Department
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