Is well water really safe to drink
Dear Dr Gott explains boiling water does not remove minerals and suggests having well water chemically analyzed. For purification consider filters or purifiers, and supplements may help minerals. The main point is water is mostly H2O and minerals come from diet rather than drinking water.
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Dear Senior Forum Editor a Christmas appeal for courtesy
A reader laments visiting grown children who stayed briefly for Christmas after lengthy preparations. She describes vacation time used, no inclusion in activities, and a wish for more time with aging parents. She urges adult children to value present moments, clip and share the plea, and write to The Senior Forum.
Reader Letters on Rhinoplasty and Board Certification
A series of Dear Abby letters discuss rhinoplasty quality and board certification. Retired M D from Houston questions reliance on boards, praising ENT surgeons and nonboard specialists. Readers share gratitude for Abby’s writing and a note about a Christmas gift booklet on letter writing.
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American Board of Plastic Surgery
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Frank Kamer
Ella Mae Johnson
Portland
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Distance does not change feelings in teen romance
Reader asks if Richard and she should restart a long distance romance after a 10 month break. Dr. Wallace urges they reunite, noting long distance teen relationships can work when both have not moved on and truly value each other. The second query about a shy boy starts a plan to initiate contact, two weeks of gradual conversation recommended.
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Florida
Richard
Steaday
Cumberland
Julie
Willmar
Mina
Tom
Jill
Mobile
Ala
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