Polly's Problem and Home Tips From Polly's Advice Desk
A collage of reader questions and Polly style answers cover everyday fixes. Tips include brewing iced tea without foam by adding water first, no price tags on pillowcases, cleaning a toothbrush for fish, using dry cement to remove oil spots, dust-ruffle washing hacks, fabric softener in rug shampoo, reinforcing bed slats with nails, taping zippers, and one pot cooking bags for quick meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
Mrs.es
E.S
R.M.F
E.C
Dorothy
Dot
Essie
Exercise and bone growth myths in older adults
A reader asks about harmful effects of exercise on aging joints and possible demineralization. Dr. Lamb explains that bone growths may not stem from bone loss and that exercise often strengthens bone. improper forms can cause localized bone growth. Regular activity with full range of motion and lighter resistance is advised, with calcium intake considerations and options like swimming for those with suspected demineralization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Lamb
Hodgepodge Across and Down Puzzle Clues Overview
A compact listing of across and down clues with partial spellings and hints for a mixed word puzzle. It shows numbers and truncated entries like Operatic solo and Soviet city, inviting fills for a crossword style grid.
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By al Vermeer
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Aries
Taurus
Gemini
Capricorn
Leo
Aquarius
Bloomer
Lawrence E. Lamb, M.D
Bernice Beder
Frank and
Ernest
By Bob Theves
NEA Ine
Bugs Bunny
New Cochran
Asur
Persia
Railways
Medical
Heimdakl & Stoffer
Sylvester
Eek & Meek
Frank Hill
Nold
By Howie Schneider
Winthrop
Dick Covelli
RLIN
Pat O
Captain
Crooks & Lawrence
Plato
Wolfgang Klutz
Dr.klutz
Olson
Panama City
Dove Grev
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