Niacin versus statins for high cholesterol debated
Reader asks if niacin can safely lower very high cholesterol and whether to keep using macin. Dr Gott notes niacin at 1,000 to 1,500 mg daily can reduce cholesterol but risks include flushing and potential liver inflammation, versus statins with muscle and liver monitoring. Recommend low cholesterol diet and regular blood tests to guide therapy.
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DK Gott
Goit
Madison Ave
New York
N.Y
Mom Should Direct Her Energy Elsewhere Dear Senior Forum
A reader shares heartbreak over strained family ties after losing a son and losing contact with a second son and grandchildren. The writer urges seniors to channel energy into local connections, volunteering, and community groups rather than dwelling on distant relatives.
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Mom
History educators hear wake up call on how Americans view past
Dr Rosenzweig and David Thelen discuss how teaching and media shape memory of history. They argue white Americans see history as personal while African Americans and American Indians emphasize collective experiences like slavery and treaty violations. The talk at George Mason University opens Master Docent Series on Feb 23.
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Athens
Rosenzweig
David Thelen
Center For History and New Media
George Mason University
Central Park
Elizabeth Blackmar
America
Harvard University
Frederick County museum workshop registration details
The Frederick Tourism Council outlines museum workshop fees for out-of-county attendees at 53 plus a 5 late fee after February 14. Registration is at the door on Saturday morning if space remains, with a 200-participant limit. Brochures and forms are at the Frederick Visitor Center 19 E Church St Frederick. Registration required for all-day participants. Friday lecture attendees need no registration. For information contact Elizabeth Scott Shatto at 301-644-4042.
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Tourism Council of
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Dear Abby Son Resists Contact With Birth Father in Minnesota
A divorced mother explains that her son Lance, now 17, rejects his birth father who left the state after the divorce. The sister harasses Lance to contact his dad, while the family avoids events. Lance plans to keep his stepfather’s name and may be adopted once he turns 18. The letter asks how to handle the sister until then and what to do if pressed.
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Lance
Opsta
Tee
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Anythi
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Shane May
Minnesota
Engaged: Lisa Gehle to Alex Frawley in Lakeville Mass
Lisa Gehle daughter of Keith and Lisa Gehle Mount Airy is engaged to Alex J. Frawley son of Albert J Frawley Sr Lakeville Mass The bride would be an Ernst Young tax consultant in New York UBS Warburg Stamford Conn groom an operations specialist at UBS Warburg Stamford Conn He is a graduate of Apponequet High School Lakeville and Villanova University The notice lists details of families and education
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Mount Airy
Lisa
Alex J. Frawley
Albert J Frawley Sr
Lakeville
Mass
Ernst & Young, LLP
New York
South Carroll High School
Winfield
Villanova University
Pennsylvania
UBS Warburg
Stamford
Conn
Apponequet High School
T Fe Finance
University of R Dss
Gladys Cristina Garcia
Wayne Edward Wisner Jr
Ms. Garcia
Gladys
Ramon Garcia
Irving
Texas
Mr. Wisner
Janet M. Wisner
Frederick
Wayne E. Wisner Sr
Jefferson
Macarthur High School
Northlake College
Catoctin High School
Thurmont
Frederick Community College
Fort Worth
State Farm
Caffeine Withdrawal and Diet Advice for Teens
Dr Wallace discusses caffeine addiction and withdrawal symptoms from soda and coffee. The article offers guidance on stopping caffeine, managing headaches and mood changes, and explains nutrition guidance for teens including meatless options and substitutes if a diet change is pursued.
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DR. Wallace
Names and color terms reshape Crayola palette amid complaints
Crayola and suppliers reexamine color names after educators and customers raised concerns over terms like Indian tech and graphic descriptors. Susan Tucker notes names avoid offense, while editors like ONeal discuss appeal and legibility for children. The core user group remains four to eight year olds.
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L. Bean
Wes
O'Neal
Martin
Pteenignhnton Ri
Indian Tech” To “Chestnut
Susan Tucker
Cosmos Pie Department of Commerce
bin- Sey & Smith
Tucker
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