Sleep apnea questions reveal treatment and facts
Dear reader questions discuss sleep apnea causes, risks, and CPAP treatment. The article explains apnea as repeated breathing pauses during sleep, risks like high blood pressure and daytime sleepiness, and notes CPAP as standard therapy with masks and airways. It also mentions alternative devices such as mandibular advancement splints and points to resources.
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DR. Donohue
Lost cell phones cause humorous mishaps readers share
A collection of reader anecdotes from Heloise about misplaced or accidentally dropped cell phones. Tales include a phone ringing from inside a paint bucket, splash in a salon, a phone found after a year in a cow pasture, and devices surviving in water or pockets during sports and pedicures.
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Tom G
Abilene
Texas
Linda M
Lowell, Ind
Ken H
Fountain
Minn
Debbie
League City
Heloise
Frayed shoelace fix with paper fasteners solution
A reader describes threading a frayed shoelace through its eyelet using a brass paper fastener. By placing the lace between the fastener’s two legs and pulling, the lace passes cleanly. Send money-saving tips to Heloise at PO Box 795000 San Antonio Texas.
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Heloise
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Sarah
San Antonio
Heloise.com
Protective elder abuse fears prompt help call
Dear Annie column outlines concerns of four children about their 78 year old father controlled by a girlfriend, suspected neglect and possible pill sales. Advice directs contacting Adult Protective Services or Eldercare Locator to report abuse and regain control, plus NC Center on Elder Abuse resources.
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National Center On Elder Abuse
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