Book helps lighten burden of illness and more
Dear Ann Landers shares a review of The Measure of Our Days by Dr. Jerome Groopman, a hopeful guide for patients and families facing cancer or AIDS, praising its medical and philosophical approach and urging readers to buy it. The letter also reprints a Canton Ohio editor’s piece about two teenagers aiding a crash victim, Christina Shorie and Shawn Carey, and a follow-up about a preacher brother refusing reconciliation, inviting public input.
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Jerome Groopman
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
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Ohio
Christina Shorie
Shawn Carey
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Shawn
New York City
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Music makes exercise entertaining Dear Heloise
Elaine Fellas of Smithtown NY says listening to music turned her exercise routine from a chore into fun. She dances with tapes and even invites friends to join, noting slower tunes help when tired and that a sock hop energy rises during group sessions.
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Heloise
Elaine Fellas
Smithtown
Understanding Group B Strep in Pregnancy and Delivery
Reader asks about treatment options for Group B strep found in late pregnancy. Doctor explains the germ’s risks to newborns, that antibiotics during labor reduce infection, and that Caesarean delivery is rarely needed unless specific conditions arise.
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The syndicated puzzle by Eugene Sheffer presents a mixed letter grid with across clues ranging from settings up to mysterious names and wordplay. Solvers navigate theme entries including references to actors, phrases, and historical hints.
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