Death of a loved one linked to rise in heart attacks
AP science writer reports a study showing the death of a significant person raises the risk of a heart attack 14 fold the day after loss. Researchers interviewed 1,774 patients and found nine had heart attacks on the day before or two to three days after deaths, implying about 1 percent of heart attacks may be triggered by others deaths annually.
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Daniel Q. Haney
Science
San Francisco
Murray A. Mittleman
Deaconess Hospital
Boston
James E. Muller
Deaconess
Mittleman
American Heart Association
Aaron R. Folsom
University of Minnesota
Helping kids conquer school failures at home
Public service column from The Children's Mercy Hospital urges early action when children underperform. It covers testing for learning disabilities, motivational factors, and medical or psychological causes, plus home strategies like role modeling, goal setting, accessible help, praise, and keeping concerns with teachers.
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Rochelle Harris
Children’s Mercy Hospital
The
Kansas City
Area health agency expands services and Red Cross fundraiser
Anderson County health department outlines wellness programs for residents including WIC expansion and educational days. Contact 913 448-6559. hours listed. Red Cross seeks about 1200 to reestablish chapter amid fund losses after two house fires. Bake sale Saturday at Greeley Community Building, Lawn and Garden Show donation, soup supper and bake sale March 26 at First United Methodist Garett.
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Williams
WIC
Health Department
American Red Cross
Greeley
Garnett Publishing Inc
Red Cross
Chris Cook
First United Methodist
Garett
ANCO
Anderson County
Mark those calendars Continued from page and services
Information on Medicare Part B premium increases for late enrollment, the January 1997 open enrollment period, and household employee tax reporting deadlines. It notes IRS contact 1-800-829-1040 and local Social Security office 913-242-7800 for questions.
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Internal Revenue Service
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