Teenage Marriage Exception Defends Union Across Years
Charlotte Marshall of Texas argues a 16 year old marrying a 25 year old can succeed, citing 10 years of distance and shared goals. Dr Wallace counters that teen marriages deprive independence and social life, urging caution despite her success story.
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Charlotte Marshall
Texas
Charlotte
Use lacquer for brass by Anne and Nan
Reader asks how to keep brass bed from tarnish and prevent future tarnish. The column advises clear lacquer to protect brass from air, test on a small area, and remove with denatured alcohol if not liked. Care for lacquered brass: wash with warm soapy water, rinse, dry, and use a warm hair dryer for hard to reach spots.
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Nan
Mls
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Dear Abby Advice on a Husband Keeping Condoms
The column addresses a wife who suspects her husband is unfaithful because he keeps condoms after her hysterectomy. The answer confirms the suspicion and advises testing for sexually transmitted diseases, and to seek counseling. If the husband refuses, the wife should proceed alone.
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Abby
Low-Fat Diets Fuel Stereotypes and Health Choices
Dr Beth Reames cites a 1993 Journal of the American Dietetic Association study by Fries and Croyle showing students link healthful low fat eating with positive actions yet attach negative traits to those who adopt such diets. The findings suggest stigma may hinder healthier eating and longer life.
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Beth Reames
LSU Agricultural Center
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
Elizabeth Fries
Robert Croyle
Sleepless in Raceland Finds Relief Without Surgery
Alice Griffin of Raceland suffered left arm pain three years ago and was told surgery might be needed for a pinched nerve. A second opinion at Cardiovascular Institute of the South in Houma revealed a 90 percent right coronary artery blockage but no surgery was required thanks to balloon angioplasty. Now 65, Griffin drives, works part time, walks two miles daily, and sleeps well. Call CIS Houma at 1 800 445 9676 for appointments.
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Alice Griffin
Raceland
Cardiovascular Institute of the South
Houma
CIS
Mrs. Griffin
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