Dear Reader Health Letters on Cholesterol and Medicine
Dear Reader offers guidance on cholesterol levels and risk, advocating a 200 mg/dl target, diet changes, and possible prescription. It also covers hypertension treatment with hydrochlorothiazide and fluid retention, advising salt restriction and medical review for better drug choices. A brain tumor history raises questions on continuing Dilantin for seizure prevention versus independence from the tumor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR Gott
Gott
Pension maximization risk and planning cautions
Retirees consider pension maximization when a surviving spouse may lose benefits. The letter warns it is not guaranteed and emphasizes insurability, ownership, insurer solvency, and unknown future investment returns. Readers urged to consult a financial planner before signing survivor options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.R
Branson Veterans Week Events Highlight 1999 Plan
Branson community leaders outline the 1999 Veterans Task Force schedule including Branson Remembers Memorial Day tribute and a Fifth Annual Veterans Homecoming November 5 to 11. Notable performers Wayne Newton and the Lennon Sisters join events to honor veterans and educate youth.
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Abby
Branson
America
Branson Veterans Task Force
VFW
Wayne Newton
Tony Orlando
Lennon Sisters
Mel Tillis
the Osmonds
Jum Stafford
Box Car Willis
Grandmothers share their secret pie and more
Mindy Marin gathers favorite grandmother recipes from across America for The Secret to Tender Pie, with photos and space to write personal favorites. Also highlighted are a Monongahela National Forest biking map by Adventure Cycling and a guide Sunshine Jobs Outdoors by Tom Stienstra detailing 50 outdoor careers with salaries, requirements, and how to apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mindy Marin
America
Ballantine Publishing
Ms. Marin
Bluewater Ranch
Los Angeles
Monongahela National Forest
Adventure Cycling Association
West Virginia Division of Tourism
West Virginia Mountain Bike Association
KSB Promotions
Tom Stienstra
Wat
Peace Corps
Sports talk and double dating clash in teen columns
A reader from Zanesville asks how to handle being left out of sports talk during double dates. Dr Wallace advises joining the conversation to steer topics to her liking rather than quitting dating. A Fort Walton Beach teen seeks privacy and door-open rules. Dr Wallace says balance trust with privacy and suggests showing the reply to her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Wallace
Michael
Aboent
Zanesville
Ohio
Allace
Gou
Julia
Fort Walton Beach
Flo
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Peter Gott
Kent S. Collins
the Frederich Netts
Frederick
Wal Mart
Mt. Airy
Waal
Llan
Lpm
FSK
Frederick Memorial Hearthcare System
FMH
Dear Abby
Abigail van Buren
Ionors
Debbie Skerd
Debbie
Korea
Vietnam
Grenada
Panama
Desert Storm
Publica
Jeffersonville
Ind
Che Frederick News
Ieee
Robert Wallace
Che Frederick
Nefs-Post
Travel
Jay McRoberts II
Dds
Fas
Evergreen Square
Rt 85
Buckerstown Pike
DDS General Dentistry
DiMercurio
OAC
Salvatore DiMercurio, M.D
Toll House Avenue
Humane Society
Aray Wash
Ross Mromt Ave
Brederick Awd
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