Ribs date confusion baffles Dear Heloise column
A reader reports buying pork ribs with an Aug 9 use by date that spoiled before use and refunds. Heloise explains pork and lunch meat need refrigeration timely or freezing within three to five days of purchase, with poultry sooner, and urges tossing spoiled items.
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Beware sugar traps for kids in classic tales and diets
Cautionary tales warn of sweets as risks to children while research shows boys age 12 to 19 drink 273 calories daily from sugary beverages, girls 171, younger kids 141 for boys and 112 for girls. Sugary drinks link to obesity, diabetes, heart disease and mood. one in three children eats daily at fast food, so reduce sodas and offer water or fruit instead.
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Date of birth in reminders sparks privacy debate
Dear Heloise readers discuss using full DOB in clinic reminder calls to identify patients while preserving privacy. Some suggest including full names or initials to reduce mix ups, while others warn safety risks of distractions and leakage of personal data.
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Celebrities’ dementia death urges early cognitive screening
A tone of health guidance cites Estelle Getty and Charles Bronson to argue for cognitive screening starting before 70. It notes dementia prevalence by age groups and links hypertension and glucose to higher risk, urging blood pressure and glucose checks, healthy diet, activity, and stress management.
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