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| Your Health M .ester L. Coleman, M.D.

“i ’ ,nost every morning, I i up a little blood. Even ~ h there are just a few specks, ry about them. Mostly it hapwhen I clear my throat. v Worry is neither a diagnostic ) ) or a form of treatment. Worry 'J. ueless unless it induces you to H an expert opinion about the of the bleeding. * n the tiniest speck of blood —|s a note of terror in many yjc. Many are sure that the blood r k the presence of cancer, tuberyis or other serious lung condiMre are many simple and unimnt reasons for small amounts of ■^l in the sputum. Bleeding gums tod brought down from the back sinuses may then be coughed °6omplete examination of the W throat may show a spot where 7 broken blood vessel may be “jnsible. Congestion of bronchial ~ ! may cause a break in a small

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blood vessel. When this blood is coughed up and spat into a sink, the amount may look terrifying when in reality it is insignificant. Consistent bleeding deserves investigation. There are now many tests by which a bleeding spot can be pinpointed. Examination of the nose, throat, pharynx, larynx and bronchial tubes with fiberoptic instruments is an easy, painless examination. It would be beneficial to you, and spare you a great deal of emotional anxiety, if you were to have these tests done. The emotional anxiety it is now causing you is far more worrisome that the condition itself. ©1995 by King Features Synd.

Health & Nutrition by Judith Sheldon

BACK PAIN? Maybe it's your cigarettes. According to a survey by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, cigarette smokers arc more at risk for suffering low back pain as a result of a work injury than non-smokers.

Dr. Edward Hanley, Jr., chairman, department of orthopaedic surgery, Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, notes that, “Os the smokers with back pain, those who smoked more than one pack a day reported feeling more handicapped by their back pain. “Leg cramps were also described as more disabling in those who smoked over one pack a day," Dr. Hanley adds. Smoking will also inhibit healing. Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas reported on a study that involved 76 men and women with fractures of the lower leg. They followed the patients for one year after treatment and found, on average, that smokers’ broken bones took almost a year to heal (approximately 276 days), while non-smokers’ broken bones took about 146 days to unite. What about smoking and Alzheimer’s? You may have read that some researchers are finding nicotine helpful with some of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. This is true. However, please be

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aware that smoking will not prevent the onset or minimize the effects of Alzheimer’s. As a matter of fact, there are some researchers who believe smoking may trigger off a chemical reaction that can actually increase the risk of developing the condition. So, if you’re a smoker, don’t try to rationalize all the other risks involved (including various cancers and cardiovascular problems) by suggesting that a cigarette will ward off Alzheimer’s disease.

BRIDGE

EXERCISE IN GOOD TECHNIQUE East dealer. Both sides vulnerable. NORTH ♦ K 42 V 986 3 ♦BS 4 3 ♦ 98 WEST EAST ♦AJ976 483 T 4 VAKQJ7S2 ♦ J 762 ♦ Q 10 9 ♦752 *4 SOUTH ♦ Q 10 5 ♦ 10 ♦ AK ♦ AKQJIO 63 The bidding: Eaat South Weit North 1 V Dble 1 ♦ Paw 4 V 5 4 Dble Opening lead — four of hearts. It’s not difficult to make five clubs on this deal if you see all four hands. All you have to do is to time your plays properly to avoid losing two spade tricks. But to make the contract without seeing the opposing hands is quite a chore, since it requires visualizing the East-West cards precisely and then taking advantage of that knowledge. This is by no means an impossible task, however. The bidding speaks for itself and (he missing cards are apt to be exactly where the bidding indicates they are. East is practically sure to have seven hearts for his leap to four, and West’s treasures, considering his bidding, probably consist of a spade suit headed by the A-J. If so, the play becomes merely an exercise in good technique. East wins the heart lead with the jack and continues with a heart which you ruff with the ten. Taking a long-distance view of the situation, you cash the A-K of diamonds before leading a club to the eight. Next you ruff a diamond high, lead a club to the nine, and ruff dummy’s last diamond in order to run West out of diamonds. Having attended to these preliminaries, you draw West’s last trump, reducing his hand to the A-J---9-7 of spades. By this time, you are down to the Q-10-5 of spades and a trump, while dummy has the K-4-2 of spades and a heart. Now you lead the queen of spades and West has had it. If he takes the queen, he must return a spade and your ten and king become tricks. If he ducks the queen, you simply play another spade toward the king.

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Household Help by John Amantea

Q. My roof has J.M. fiberglass shingles and is about 10 years old. Over a period of time, moss has accumulated only on the north side of my roof. Can you tell me how to remove the moss and how do I keep it off? A. Fiberglass shingles are asphalt shingles with a base of inorganic fiberglass mat. This mat has basically replaced the organic felt base of the common asphalt shingle. Although these shingles arc resistant to rot and fire, they are obviously not so resistant to your moss problem. However, this is caused by a hidden culprit. The culprit is most likely a lack of a vapor barrier beneath your plywood sheathing. Fiberglass shingles, unlike wood shingles, will not “breathe" naturally, so other help is needed. Besides conventional insulation, proper ventilation is also necessary to avoid some common problems that can occur. A gable louver vent is absolutely essential to relieve the concentration of heat buildup in your attic. The installation of an attic ventilating fan will also greatly air out your attic space, thus exhausting the hot air. These preventatives are quite necessary, even though the new insulation contains a built-in vapor barrier. By following these methods, you will greatly prevent the formation of dampness and moisture which are common moss-producing and mil-dew-producing agents. In reference to the moss itself, if you can gain safe access onto your roof, do the following: With a bucket and a long-handled stiff nylon brush, you can begin this task. Mix a solution of about one part chlorine bleach to three parts of warm water. While you want to scrub vigorously in order to remove the moss, be careful not to loosen the grain on your shingles. After completing this process, carefully spray your roof with a garden hose to remove any excess moss and cleaning solution. NOTE: Always wear a rubbersoled pair of shoes when working on your roof and wear eye goggles. If you are not in good physical condition or are elderly, you should look into hiring a capable handyperson who is insured and licensed Send Household Help questions to John Ainantea, King Features Weekly Service, 235 East 45th Street, New York, N.Y. 10017. ©1995 by King Features Synd. The joy of life is variety; the tenderest love requires to be renewed by intervals of absence. —Samuel Johnson 1 IBM 4 , n/ . kYAGn A—lUu I tWi,'L |l /1 ~T” JT - “Well it’s about time, Alice! That thing has been ringing for the longest...” z\nswers to Super Crossword

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