Lyme disease versus fibromyalgia differences explained
Lyme disease is an infection from a deer tick bite and can cause arthritis rash heart and brain involvement with blood tests and long-term antibiotics. Fibromyalgia is a rheumatic pain syndrome of unknown origin, more common in women, stress related, not typically health threatening, treated with different approaches.
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Retirement as premium ice cream in The Senior Forum
A reader recalls early retirement after 35 years in middle management at 55, aided by a pension and buyout. He describes the initial shock of downsizing, then adaptation through travel and volunteer work. Though life has quiet days, four years on he feels healthier and happier, praising a loving wife and community service.
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Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Times Mirror Square
Los Angeles
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Bananas should be washed before peeling says many readers
Dear Abby letters from Faithful Banana Washer in Saint Paul to Desi ree Hendrickson and others discuss washing bananas due to pesticides and contamination claims. Readers recount hotel kitchen rules, tropical conditions, parasite warnings, and personal routines from Portland to Rochester and Honduras.
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Harrisburg
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ST. Paul
Tropics
Jean
Portland
Ore
Ann Peterson
Albany
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minn
Cedar Rapids Gazette
VICK
Harvey
Decorah
Iowa
Albert J. Pelleschi
Las Vegas
New
New York City
Norman Durmaskin
Sunrise
Fla
Honduras
Virginia Adye
Evansville
Mnd
Kansas
Anorexia causes and peer pressure insights
Dr. Wallace discusses anorexia nervosa among teens, citing emulation of slender stars and parental pressure as major factors. Amy notes about 1 in 200 North American teens are affected and 90 percent are female, stressing treatment and therapy.
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Mount Vernon
Ohio
Pamela Block
Home Economics
Palatine
Illinois
Wallace
McComb
Roberta Beach
Denver Department of Health
Jennifer
Tammy
Vicksburg
Miss
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