Migraines and Menopause The Connection Explored
A reader asks if migraines worsen at menopause and Dr Roach notes migraines affect about 17 percent of women. Acute treatments like Zomig stop attacks quickly but preventive therapy is advised for frequent episodes. Most women see improvement after menopause, though the process varies.
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DR. Roach
Passion fades under partner's health and mood crisis
A woman in her mid twenties with a five year relationship and a six year old son asks how to handle a boyfriend who lost passion due to kidney failure and likely low mood. She considers life with more children and fears his waning commitment, seeking guidance on staying or leaving.
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National Kidney Foundation
Kidney. Org
Virginia
Child Protective Services
National
Childhelp.org
Experimental heart failure drug beats current therapy in large study
In a large international trial the experimental once-daily pill LC7696 from Novartis reduced deaths hospitalizations and disabling symptoms versus enalapril the standard ACE inhibitor. Lead author Milton Packer and expert Mariell Jessup say the neprilysin blocker could redefine treatment, offering new hope for 5 million U.S. patients.
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Novartis
New England Journal of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania
Mariell Jessup
Sound Off on Phone Distractions and Handy Heloise Tips
Readers vent about people chewing or multitasking on calls and on speakerphones, then share practical hacks. A Texan reader explains pantry decluttering with baskets, while another suggests repurposing a bath sheet into two lightweight hair towels after a quick trim.
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Heloise
Traci G
Reading, Pa
Senior Center pinochle winner at Finney County center
Southwest John Bunnell topped four tables at the Senior Center of Finney County in a Wednesday pinochle event at 907 N. 10th St. Jeanette Taylor finished second and Donna Preston placed third. Call 272-3620 for 12:45 p.m. game details. Wide Awake 4-H Club had a busy summer with Beef Empire Days activities, a parade win, bake sale for Mike Unruh, July pool gathering with Beacon Boosters, park barbecue, Finney County Fair showcase, and August pizza party. Members also signed thank-you notes for donors and adjusted officer election procedures with a September nominating slate.
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Finney County
10Th St
Jeanette Taylor
Donna Preston
Wide Awake
Mike Unruh
Beacon Boosters
Blakey
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