Affluent in-law strains mother and son relationship
Dear Annie column outlines a conflict where a son's marriage into an affluent family leads to estrangement. The mother reports cold reception from daughter in law over a dress and lack of inclusion, while the father remains passive. Annie advises reconciliation steps to restore family contact and notes underlying control issues.
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Annie
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Understanding white matter disease and vascular dementia risks
A reader asks about white matter disease diagnosed months ago and Depakote use. The doctor explains that most white matter damage comes from vascular factors such as high blood pressure diabetes and cholesterol, notes vascular dementia can resemble Alzheimer's, and urges controlling risk factors to reduce progression.
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Roach
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From cake mix to brownies Dear Heloise
Brenda H requests a reprint of Heloise's brownie recipe from a cake mix. The response provides a 13 by 9 inch pan method using 18.25 ounce devil's food cake mix, water, egg and optional nuts, with baking times 20 to 25 minutes for chewy brownies. It also notes cooling before cutting and suggests a pamphlet offer. A separate query about eggshell disposal is answered, advising water flow and composting eggshells to avoid disposal clogs.
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