Orthostatic hypotension and medical coping tips
Readers seek guidance on lightheadedness from orthostatic hypotension and related health issues. Advice notes age related causes, slow position changes, and consults with circulatory or cardiology specialists. Additional queries include persistent chest rash, asthma stress testing, and ingrown hairs with advice to see dermatology, skin specialist, or use tweezing to prevent irritation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Gott
Demas
Gott
Homemakers health and community service notes in 1940s era
Homemakers clubs feature health research at Fort Detrick and genealogical health mapping through genograms. The article highlights USAMRIID roles, early disease patterns, club activities, March events, Daffodil Day packing, and planned meetings in Walkersville Emmitsburg Middletown Mid Valley and Libertytown with health screenings and educational sessions led by Sheila Charlos and Betty Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Detrick
U.S. Army Chemical Warfare Service
Detrick Field
National Guard
Frederick Detrick Field
Washington
LS Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases
Cusamriid
Usamriid
World Health Organization
Geneva
CDC
Atlanta
FCE
FCE Association
NAFCE
Betty Thompson
Board of Directors
Kathryn Nicodemus
Firederick County Cancer Society
Emmitsburg
Sheila Charlos
Joyce Routzahn
Mid-Valley
Middletown
Myersville
Jefferson
Pam Matthews
Nancy Lonergan
Frederick County
Letters to troops cheer troops overseas this holiday season
Readers of Dear Abby continue Operation Dear Abby now in its 14th year sending mail to service members deployed abroad. SGT Anthony Wolfe of the 263rd Maintenance Co based at Fort Hood and SPC Christopher D. Trull in Korea express thanks as Capt Rich Debany in Bosnia Herzegovina and others report mail boosts morale and support during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Tusla
Anthony Wolfe
Talbott
Tenn
263Rd Maintenance CO
Fort Hood
Texas
Wolfe
Army
Navy
Air Force
Marine
Bosnia
Marine Corps
Korea
Ells
Ans
SPC
Khristopher D. Trull
Camp Harvey
Khristopher
Rich Debany
Camp Comanche
Herzegovina
Capt
Debany
Why seniors discuss aches and pains in aging life
A reader asks why aging people talk about ailments. The columnist cites three reasons: abundance of medical news and products, more frequent and severe pains with age, and isolation that heightens awareness of aches. The piece urges using intellect for family, community, and healthy habits rather than chronic complaint.
Handling Death and Moving On in Family Loss
A reader describes relocating from Atlanta after his mother’s death and discusses coping with grief. Advice urges open communication with friends about the loss to avoid isolating feelings and to share the burden for healthier adjustment. The column also features a reader praise note and a relationship dilemma about choosing between two men, with counsel recommending breaking up with David to avoid lingering attachment to the ex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Wallace
Omara
Atlanta
Harles
R. Wallace
DeKalb
Franks
DR. W
Nick
David
Brunswick
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Peter Gott
Cititrust
Ima
Dear Abby
Abigail van Buren
Kent S. Collins
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Times Mirror Square
Los Angeles
Calif
Liazza Ste Een Civic Ie Ao
Studio One
Colomial Jewelers
Kershner-Trepper Dental Assoc
Allstate Insurance
Bechtel Corp
Blue Ridge Oil Co
Browns
Browns Pizza
Buckingham's Choice
Bull's Eve Marketing
CJ Leatherman Ins
Carpet Video Inc
Carnage House
Catoctin Mt Orchard
CRF Business Solutions, Inc
Ceresville Mansion
Charles J. Murphy, Inc
China Garden
Coles Pawnbrokers Outlet
Drum Electric
D.W. Ogg Equip Co
Dan's Auto Body, Inc
Days Inn
Delander Insurance
Donald B. Rice Tire Co
Mutch's
Dutch
Essroc Cement Co
FCNB
Farmers & Mechanics Bank
Ferris Baker Warts, Inc
Flower Fashions, Inc
Order of Eagles
Frederick Gas Co
Frederick Gymnastics
Frederick Sign & Banner
Frederck
John T Willams
Keeney & Basford Funeral Home
Rhine Scott Wisco Real Estate
Landis Jewelry
Lapaz Mexican Restaurant, Inc
Linton Shatter & Co
Long Pool & Spa
Magic Mountain Chimney Sweeps
Maryland Stone
McCutcheon
Meadows
Merlin & Assoc
Merrill-Lynch
Morgan-Keller, Inc
Mount Olivet Cemetery
Mountain Village Gifts
N&h Auto Body
New Vision International
North American Housing Corp
Patapsco Designs, Inc
Plamondon Companies
Peale & Sons Site Utilities, Inc
Redland-Genstar
Rober Daily & Son Funeral Home
Roy Jorgesen Use. Inc
Sandower Builders
Scude Venir Clinic
Sch
Tad
Tween
Robert Wallace, Ed
Frederick
Frederickh Nems
Frederick Seventh Day Adventist Church
John Melnick
Arthritis & Osteoporosis Center of
Maryland
Thomas Johnson Drive
Jcpenney Styling Salon
Eres
Hartgenc
Ies
Paul Mitchell
Frederick Town
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