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HINTS FROM HELOISE: Use #0000 steel wool for glass

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DEAR HELOISE: #0000 steel wool won’t scratch glass. It’s also the best thing for cleaning up chrome that is rusty and pitted. It can make things look almost like new. I’m a 70-year-old man who read your mother’s column many decades ago. I’m happy that my local paper recently picked up your column. — Chris T., via email Chris, for double-paned windows, the stains and spots are possibly on the inside between the sheets of glass. If this is the case, then you’ll have to replace the sheet of glass or possibly the entire window. — Heloise DEAR HELOISE: In reference ...

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To include or update items in the weekly Health News list, email information to tmunnell@tribtoday.com or dbigelow@tribtoday.com. The deadline for inclusion for next week’s list is noon Sunday. ST. JOE’S AT THE MALL Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Eastwood Mall. • EXERCISE CLASSES AVAILABLE — Call 330-652-7542 to inquire and register. • FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS: 9 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays, and 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays and Thursdays. • DIETITIAN AVAILABLE: by appointment every first and third Friday; no cost — call ...

ADHD med made 3-year-old psychotic

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Q. When working in pediatric medicine several years ago, I remember a 3-year-old child who became psychotic because a child psychiatrist gave him methylphenidate (Ritalin). The child did not sleep for three days, and when he was brought into our clinic, he was screaming that snakes were all over his body. Needless to say, the psychiatrist was reprimanded by the state health department. First and foremost, no physician should ever give a 3-year-old ADHD medication. If a child hasn’t slept for three days, we should expect them to have serious symptoms. A. The Food and Drug ...

HINTS FROM HELOISE: How to read tiny label on food product

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DEAR HELOISE: I, too, have trouble with the very tiny print on labels. I found a trick that is a lifesaver for this problem. I simply use my phone to take a picture of the label, and I can then enlarge it as big as I want. This is very helpful in stores to read and compare labels while shopping. — Debbie, in East Amherst, New York Debbie, I use a magnifying glass to read labels with small print, and it’s worked out for me. I have magnifying glasses all over my house and office. — Heloise DEAR HELOISE: I loved your response about reading the news from actual newspaper! ...

Vampire Circus booked for Robins Theatre in October

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The Vampire Circus comes to the Robins Theatre on Oct. 28. The touring production blends circus, cabaret and theater in a show inspired by the magic of traveling carnivals and gothic fantasy. It includes dance, gymnastics, acrobatics, contortionists, jugglers, comedy, illusions and audience interaction. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday.

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Keep your coronary artery levels safe

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m an 80-year-old male who doesn’t drink or smoke, exercises regularly and takes telmisartan for blood pressure and rosuvastatin for cholesterol. I’ve never had any heart issues except for a diagnosis of arteriosclerosis. Five years ago, my calcium score resulted in a left anterior descending artery at 92.9 Agatston units, while the other arteries were all zero. Now this same test shows my LAD artery at 91.6, with the left main coronary artery at 57.6 and the right coronary artery at 31.6. Now, the total score is 180 compared to 92.9 five years ago. I’ve ...