Supplements and life events from Dr Gott column
The column notes unnecessary use of vitamin C beta carotene and vitamin A supplements for general health. Folic acid is advised for all pregnant women at 400 micrograms daily and may aid heart disease risk. Calcium and vitamin D protect against osteoporosis. Men and older people have differing calcium needs, and vitamin D ranges from 200 to 600 IU by age. Stress from divorce can disrupt menses, but usually normalizes. seek gynecologist advice if irregularities persist.
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DR. Gott
Andrew Wold
University of Virginia Health Science Center
Charlottesville
Harvardical School
When an HMO Quits Medicare You Reassess Options
The piece explains that when an HMO exits Medicare beneficiaries switch to traditional Medicare, pay higher costs, and maintain coverage. It notes half a million switched earlier this year and six million total, with regulations and rising care costs squeezing HMOs. It advises watching notices and following switching instructions.
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Medicare
Warn neighbors about dirty old dad and safety concerns
Dear Abby responds to a family reporting a 31 year old father who pursued a neighbor teen and now lives next to a young couple with a child. The writers urge warning neighbors to protect the child. Abby affirms that the family’s concerns mean the father has a problem and the child’s safety comes first. The letter from Victor H Collar thanks Abby for allowing expression of gratitude.
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Abby
Dad
Mom
Texas
U.S
Schweinfurt
Germany
Trutnov
Czechoslovakia
Maas Bros. Department Store
Victor H. Collar
ST Petersburg
Fla
Victor
Feline Furniture offers durable cat furniture and scratch gear
Golub markets high end cat furniture built with kiln dried logs northern cedar or Canadian core pine, seven layer plywood bases, and natural sisal scratching posts. He claims a Rush Limbaugh led to many customers including lawmakers, while noting cats scratch to the top levels of the feline furniture market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golub
Maine
Mexico
Gary
Rush
Piano Lessons at Any Age Still Worth Pursuing
Reader asks about starting piano late at 16 for concert goals. Experts say early start helps reach concert level, but lessons after age 12 still enrich life and improve skills. Focus on enjoyment and mastery rather than becoming a star.
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Wallace
St. Catharines
Ellie
Edward Taub
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Journal of the American Association For the Advancement of Science
DR. Wallace
Chicago
Constance
Ft. Walton Beach
Fla
Pet dental care tips for dogs and cats
Puppies have 28 baby teeth and 42 adult teeth by about four months while kittens grow 26 baby teeth and 30 permanent teeth by three to four months. Gum disease rises with age in both species, with small dog breeds at higher risk. Home care advises vet checks, special pet toothpaste, and tartar control diets.
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American Veterinary Medical Association
American Veterinary Dental Society
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Peter Gott
Kent S. Collins
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Times Mirror Square
Los Angeles
Frederick
Hsrederick Nefrs-fost
South Market Street
Dear Abby
Abigail van Buren
Safeway
7Th Street
Helena Green
Jeannette McKnight
Ruby Brashears
Linda Hildebrand
Melanie Daikser
The
Frederick News-Post Ae Ee
Tween
Robert Wallace
Internet
Produced
DiMercune
Calladav
Finamentiy Ocs
Palyat
Salvatore DiMercurio, M.D
Plastic Surgery and Hand Center
Toll House Avenue
Plastic Suger
Sane
Keymar Woodsboro
FSK
Lincoln Mercury
Evergreen Point Frederick
Southern Sta
Your Pet Food Headquarters
Jenkins Motors
FCHS
Seterdre Ske
Detrick
Serge
Humane Society
Roa Uls
Rosemont Ave
Frederik MD
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