The Saturday Evening Post back issues from November 2005:
Taxol update.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
Nov 01, 2005; ... In the Sept./Oct. 1991 issue of The Saturday Evening Post, you featured a rather extraordinary article about Taxol, an anticancer drug. Bristol-Myers Squibb had a license at that time to use the taxol process. According to the article, Taxol killed cells in a way that ...
Confessing the "Blues".(Letter to the Editor)
Nov 01, 2005; ... I thoroughly enjoyed the story "Piano Blues" in the July/August 2005 issue. After retiring from the nursing profession, I decided to take piano lessons. Some of my friends thought it was a great idea; others scoffed and snickered. It is a fun and frustrating challenge. My left ...
Moore on stem cell research.(Letter to the Editor)
Nov 01, 2005; ... Very interesting article about "stem cell research" with Mary Tyler Moore in your Sept./Oct. 2005 issue. Am wondering, however, are you attempting to mislead your readers or is Mary Tyler Moore trying to? Why? I count at least 17 times "stem cell" is used in that ...
Thyroxine treatment in Tacoma.(Letter to the Editor)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Could you recommend a psychiatrist in the Tacoma, Washington, area who uses thyroxine treatment for bipolar disorder? We just do not know where to turn. Name withheld Editor's note: IU psychiatrist and researcher Dr. John Nurnberger suggests ...
Mood swings.(Letter to the Editor)
Nov 01, 2005; ... I have read your amazing article concerning "mood swings" [July/Aug. '05] and would like to contact Dr. Whybrow. Please send me his address or phone number. I would very much appreciate you furnishing me with this ...
Dog-gone good.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
Nov 01, 2005; ... Thought you might like to see who else, besides us humans, likes ...
Care for "wet" MD.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
Nov 01, 2005; ... Reading "Letters" in the May/June issue on macular degeneration, there is the wet type, dry type! I had the wet type, early stage. I was sent to a very efficient eye doctor. He is successful, using laser and other care. I now read two to three hours, do my sewing, etc. Black print on ...
The mouths of babes.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
Nov 01, 2005; ... Your feature page entitled "Dear God" about kids' prayers in the July/ August edition of The Saturday Evening Post brings to mind my legislative visit to a conference in Orlando, Florida, in the early 1970s, where then-Governor of Georgia Jimmy Carter was the guest speaker. Among the ...
Work, for the night is coming.(Letter to the Editor)
Nov 01, 2005; ... Your fine article "A Tale of Two Prophets" by Lee Harris (Sept./Oct. 2005), I think, should have mentioned some religious groups that had for their motto "To work is to pray." These, of course, were the various Catholic religious orders who took wasteland in Europe, North and South ...
Puppy power.(Letter to the Editor)
Nov 01, 2005; ... I have enjoyed The Saturday Evening Post longer than I can remember. I will be 84 years old this Halloween. I am writing this today because of a fantastic article in the Sept./Oct. issue. "Trained Dogs Transforming Lives" by Andrea Neal blew my mind. Why couldn't more facilities ...
Be ye hot or be ye cold!(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
Nov 01, 2005; ... I note your article "Food in the News," page 76 in the July/August '05 issue, on cold cereal. Does the milk have to be cold? Eating cold cereal gives me a chill in the tummy. I like hot cereal. Suppose the milk is heated; would the benefits be the same or not? Also, I note ...
Limerick contest winner.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
Nov 01, 2005; ... Apropos my winning the 5/05 Saturday Evening Post Limerick Contest: <Pre>It isn't like winning the lottery,Or sculpting some prize winning pottery-- But the contest was fun And I'm glad that I won ...
Suited to frame.(Letter to the Editor)
Nov 01, 2005; ... The covers of The Saturday Evening Post are always charming and would be suitable for framing if the address labels were not printed on the cover. Would it be possible to change to labels that are easily peeled off so that some of the covers could be used to adorn our walls? ...
Sharing history.(Letter to the Editor)
Nov 01, 2005; ... Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the Tecumseh and Rebekah story [July/Aug. '05] with my 10-year-old grandson. It took me six weeks to read the book by John Sugden, and I have seen the outdoor drama in Ohio. As we drive past the small water streams that flow into the Ohio ...
SEP style.(Letter to the Editor)
Nov 01, 2005; ... My friends thought I should send this to you. I've had my jacket for many years, so it came in ...
Ralph's message.(Letter to the Editor)
Nov 01, 2005 ... A big "thank you" for a reprint of the verse by Ralph Waldo Emerson ("To laugh," etc., Sept./Oct. '05). I first saw this in your magazine a few years ago and was so taken with it that I secured it on the hard drive of my computer. I make copies of it, laminate them, and present them to ...
Bridging troubled waters: is privatization the solution to the growing water crisis in the world's developing countries? A Swedish writer investigates the controversy over public versus private ownership of water resources.(Water for Sale: How Business and the Market Can Resolve the World's Water Crisis)(Escape in Iraq: The Thomas Hamill Story)(How to Defend Yourself Against Your Lawyer)(Book Review)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Water for Sale: How Business and the Market Can Resolve the World's Water Crisis by Fredrik Segerfeldt, 160 pages, Caito Institute, $12.95 In the early 1980s, the South American country of Chile took a step that transformed its economy. It granted farmers, companies, and local ...
Bah, humbug!(Cartoon)
Nov 01, 2005 ... "It's a hearing aid. Obviously you didn't hear me last year." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "See, Dear? Told you I'd make it fit!" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Santa? His name should be ...
Politically Correct Santa.(Poem)
Nov 01, 2005; ... <Pre> POLITICALLY CORRECT SANTA 'T was the night before Christmas and Santa's a wreck ...How to live in a world that s politically correct?His workers no longer would answer to "Elves"--"VerticallyChallenged" they were calling themselves. And labor conditions ...
Detecting "masked" hypertension.(Cardiovascular News At A Glance)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Multiple blood pressure readings taken outside the doctor's office or clinic are effective in diagnosing "masked hypertension," according to a new study. People with masked hypertension have normal blood pressure in the doctor's office but high blood pressure at other times. The ...
Lower your BP, protect your heart.(Cardiovascular News At A Glance)(blood pressure)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005 ... New research from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston helps confirm that people with blood pressure readings on the high end of normal--a condition called pre-hypertension--are at increased risk of heart attack and stroke. In the study, data from nearly 9,000 ...
Genetics of aortic aneurysm.(Cardiovascular News At A Glance)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Texas scientists have identified the first genetic mutations that cause the aorta--the body's main artery--to widen, tear and rupture. The new findings could help researchers design therapies and identify people at high risk for the life-threatening condition. Finding biological ...
Heart-helthy holiday meals.(Cardiovascular News At A Glance)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Skip the cream soups, sauces and fried foods. Here are some delicious menu ideas for a holiday meal that is good for you and your heart. Appetizers: enjoy low-fat crackers and cheese, and fresh vegetables with a healthy yogurt dip mixed with dill, basil, or pre-mixed ...
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa: the most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see.(Laura Virginia O'Hanlon Douglas)
Nov 01, 2005; ... Her whole name was Mrs. Laura Virginia O'Hanlon Douglas. She earned a master's degree from Columbia University and a doctorate from Fordham, and she had a long and distinguished career as a teacher and administrator in the New York City school system, but to millions of people she will ...
Bonnie Blair: breaking the ice about urinary incontinence: the celebrated athlete is spearheading a national campaign to educate women about stress urinary incontinence.
Nov 01, 2005; ... It may be hard to believe anything could slow down speed skater Bonnie Blair, one of the most decorated female athletes in Olympic history. But like millions of other women, Blair discovered that she could no longer perform routine activities, such as picking up a laundry basket, playing ...
Tips for vibrant health and beauty at every age.(LOOK GOOD, FEEL GOOD)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Successful Aging The scientific journal Nature offers a new perspective on aging: It's not how long you've been alive that counts, but rather how many years you have left. As life expectancy has lengthened, the whole idea of middle age has shifted, making 40 the new 30 and 50 ...
Holiday gift ideas.(LOOK GOOD, FEEL GOOD)(low vision aids, sleepwear)(Brief Article)(Buyers Guide)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Here's some ideas for holiday gifts that your loved ones will appreciate throughout the coming year. For seniors: Low-vision aids help people enjoy happier, more productive lives. For example, jumbo calculators or remote controls with large number pads are easy to use and hard ...
Seeds of wellness: return of a supergrain: the Aztec civilization may never rise again, but part of its ancient legacy may be a gift of better health to those who have rediscovered the secret of its prized "running food.".(chia)
Nov 01, 2005; ... In the annals of nutrition history, the last half-century may well be considered the age of the supergrains. Starting in the 1960s, Dr. Norman Borlaug developed disease-resistant dwarf wheat and sparked the "Green Revolution" in Asia; Purdue University researchers discovered opaque-2 ...
The amazing heart.(HEART HEALTH: ASK DR. ZIPES: A noted cardiologist answers your questions.)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005; ... Reader: It has been written that the heart's beat is caused by "electricity" and that energy is made up of electrons. Where does this electrical impulse come from? Where is it generated? Are we receptors? Do we "store" energy like a battery? Dr. Zipes: Each heartbeat ...
AAA surgical repair.(HEART HEALTH: ASK DR. ZIPES: A noted cardiologist answers your questions.)(abdominal aortic aneurysm)
Nov 01, 2005; ... Reader: I have received conflicting advice about when an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) requires surgical repair. My AAA is 4.8 cm. Is the operation so serious that the chances of survival are poor? I was told that I probably couldn't survive it. Dr. Zipes: You are correct in ...
Controlling cholesterol.(HEART HEALTH: ASK DR. ZIPES: A noted cardiologist answers your questions.)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005; ... Reader: Kindly inform me what natural methods can be used to reduce cholesterol and LDL levels. Dr. Zipes: An appropriate diet of vegetables, chicken, and fish, along with daily exercise and avoidance of alcohol (although a little wine is beneficial), can help reduce total and ...
Confounded courts.(Cartoon)
Nov 01, 2005 ... "Keep it fast, keep it fair, keep it simple. That's our motto here at the law firm of Rock, Paper, and Scissors." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "No, no! First you pay me ... then you file for bankruptcy!" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Defense rests, your ...
A new perk for coffee drinkers.(Drinks to Your Health (Great for Holiday Giving))(high-antioxidant coffee)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Coffee lovers at Denver's AMC Cancer Research Center have developed a special brew that provides more antioxidants than green tea. Their patented coffee-roasting process preserves the natural antioxidants that are present in green coffee beans before they are roasted. The result is coffee ...
Mighty good tea.(Drinks to Your Health (Great for Holiday Giving))(Mighty Leaf tea)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005 ... The difference between Mighty Leaf tea and other teas is like the difference between drinking out of a paper bag versus a silken pouch. This high-end tea, in fact, is packed in a hand-sewn silken bag that allows the full flavor of the whole-leaf tea, fruits, and spices to come through, ...
"Unstuff yourself": holiday recipe.(FOOD IN THE NEWS)(chestnut stuffed squash)
Nov 01, 2005 ... After years of scarcity, chestnuts have made a comeback. They are now available in grocery stores from October onward, just in time for the holidays. Unlike other nuts, chestnuts are extremely low in fat as well as calories. They're also the only nuts with vitamin C. <Pre> ...
Exercise and weight loss: carbs vs. protein.(FOOD IN THE NEWS)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005 ... A high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet and regular exercise led to improved weight loss in a recent dietary study conducted at the Department of Food Sciences and Human Nutrition. University of Illinois. Middle-aged women on a high-protein diet lost more total weight and fat mass and less ...
Winter's miracles of beauty: a Vermont dairy farmer saw something in snowflakes which other men failed to see.(Wilson Bentley)(Biography)
Nov 01, 2005; ... It is a rare person who remains unmoved by a first snowfall. Snow is magic: it draws us in, jostles memory, and stirs desire. It enchants. For Snowflake Bentley, snow cast a lifelong spell. Like John Muir and Theodore Roosevelt, whose contemporary he was, Bentley was incapable of ...
Living with dialysis.(Medical Update)
Nov 01, 2005; ... New technology is allowing patients with failed kidneys to undergo dialysis more often and in their own homes--providing a new treatment option that may save lives as well as time and healthcare dollars. Since the 1970s, kidney failure patients have stayed alive by returning to ...
Playing games, fighting cancer.(Medical Update)(radiation therapy)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005; ... Video game programmers are teaming up with medical specialists to target and "bomb" cancer cells and enemy "supply lines" using the latest radiology technology. Dr. Brian Butler, chief of radiation oncology at The Methodist Hospital in Houston, called on a group of Dallas-based ...
Warding off the flu.(Medical Update)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005; ... Healthy people can take important steps to reduce their chances of getting the flu. In addition to frequent hand washing, covering coughs, and avoiding close contact with sick people, learning about the flu can help protect you and your family from getting sick. The AMA offers ...
Timeline for flu shots.(Medical Update)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005; ... Hoping to avoid last year's shortage of flu shots, more companies are working to provide the vaccine. But just in case, federal health experts recently outlined those who should be first in line to receive the shots. The priority groups include people with chronic illnesses, ...
Double onion soup with cheese.(Health Recipe of the Month)
Nov 01, 2005 ... <Pre> Serves 4 This classic soup, one of France's best-known specialties, comes from the picturesque Burgundy and Lyons regions. Don't rush this soup--the key to its authentic flavor lies in slow-cooking the onions until they turn amber. The sugar helps to caramelize and brown the ...
Device gives patients some breathing room.(Medical Update)(Intra-Bronchial Valve)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005; ... A tiny umbrella-shaped valve designed to improve lung function for emphysema patients is under investigation by researchers around the country. The study is evaluating the safety and effectiveness of the Intra-Bronchial Valve, a device developed by Spiration Inc. ...
From the Pharmacy.(Medical Update)(medication usage)
Nov 01, 2005 ... X Cough: During cold and flu season, you may find yourself in need of a good remedy for chest congestion and cough. Mucinex tablets are a good choice if you are having thick phlegm; consider Mucinex DM for thick phlegm accompanied by persistent coughing. These OTC products are potent ...
Saving time does save lives.(Neighborhood Heart Watch)(defibrillators)
Nov 01, 2005; ... On November 30, 2003, California businessman Jim Baum experienced what he calls his "personal miracle." After reading reports about the need for AEDs in saving lives lost to sudden cardiac arrest, Baum ordered the lifesaving device, just in case he or one of his friends might one day need ...
Calcium scans predict heart disease.(Neighborhood Heart Watch)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005; ... New data suggest that CT scans to detect calcium in coronary arteries help predict heart disease risk in relatively young and healthy men. In a study reported by the American College of Cardiology, men with calcium deposits were 11 times more likely to develop heart disease in ...
Can you hear me now? What did people do before cell phones? Actually, it was wonderful.
Nov 01, 2005; ... "I just got on the train, and I couldn't wait to tell you," he shrieked into his cell phone while stowing his duffel bag in the overhead rack. "Guess who knocked on my door last night?! ... That's right! ... No, I'm not kidding! She said she's thrilled that I moved into the building! And ...
A christmas album.(The American Illustrators Hall of Fame)(winter illustrations)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Ah! Snow! "Even folks who 'dread the winter' will still hanker for 'a little snow on Christmas Eve,'" a famous Post editor noted many years ago. "And in those parts of the world, including much of our own Southland, where snow seldom falls, people take the symbol of 'white Christmas' to ...
Tips for better bones.(Women's Wellness)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Protect your bones with these tips from the North American Spine Society: * Bring an extra pillow to bed, Sleeping on your back puts pressure on your spine. Placing a couple of pillows under your knees cuts the pressure in half. Lying on your side with a pillow between your ...
Don't ignore incontinence.(Women's Wellness)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Wetting and leaking accidents aren't normal at any age. When exercise and conventional medicines fail, new therapies may help. Researchers say that one of the most toxic substances known to man could become an effective therapy for overactive bladder. Using a cystoscope, ...
Omega-3s and breast cancer.(Women's Wellness)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Promising research suggests that a new combination of omega-3s and a widely used anesthetic may help fight against breast cancer. Findings from the Methodist Research Institute in Indianapolis and Indiana University show that linking the omega-3 fatty acids ...
Proper posture.(Women's Wellness)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Good posture protects your bones and promotes overall health. To stand up straight: * Hold your head high and your chin in: squeeze your shoulder blades together slightly. * Point ...
A step in the right direction: an increasing number of American adults, suffering from severe osteoarthritis and other debilitating conditions, are getting "hip" to joint replacement surgery.(Joseph C. McCarthy)(Interview)
Nov 01, 2005; ... Golf legend Jack Nicklaus readily admits the path to becoming one of the greatest golfers of the 20th century wasn't without pain and sacrifice--particularly in the hip. It may come as a surprise to many that the "Golden Bear" achieved such a remarkable string of victories while suffering ...
An ancient game helps kids find success: chess transformed Maurice Ashley's life. Now the International Grand Master of chess dreams of bringing the mind-empowering game to every school in America.(Biography)
Nov 01, 2005; ... Maurice Ashley holds a title shared by only 59 other U.S. chess players: International Grand Master. Watch him work a room of kids and you will quickly see the qualities that make him an even rarer individual: patience, respect, concern, empathy. He is a master teacher of life's great ...
Preserving vision.(DIABETES Update)(ruboxistaurin)
Nov 01, 2005 ... A new study offers hope in preserving the vision of millions of people in the United States living with type-1 or type-2 diabetes. Initial results in a multicenter international trial, chaired by researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, demonstrated that 32 milligrams per day of a ...
Good glucose control.(DIABETES Update)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005 ... People who maintain vigilant control of their glucose levels are at a significantly lower risk of heart disease, according to researchers at the annual scientific meeting of the American Diabetes Association. "The longer we follow patients, the more we're impressed by the ...
Developing a smart shoe.(DIABETES Update)(preventing diabetic foot ulcers)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005 ... A new shear and plantar pressure sensor from researchers at the University of Washington in Seattle could pave the way to a "smart shoe" that can help prevent people with diabetes from developing debilitating foot ulcers. Dr. Wei-Chih Wang of the University of Washington and ...
Tapping the potential of adult stem cells: can adult stem cells help regenerate the damaged blood vessels in patients with peripheral vascular disease?(HEART BEAT: Healthy Heart Report)(Michael Murphy)(Interview)
Nov 01, 2005; ... A multidisciplinary team of researchers at the Indiana Center for Vascular Biology and Medicine is experimenting with a novel adult stem cell therapy, using patients' bone marrow cells that are involved in arterial formation and repair. The Stem Cell Mediated Angiogenesis Study is an ...
Good news for people with hearing loss: imagine a future--actually, the present in Britain and now in west Michigan--where hearing aids could become wireless loudspeakers for TV, telephone, and public address systems.
Nov 01, 2005; ... I recently sat surrounded by several hundred others in London's Gatwick Airport departure lounge, straining to hear announcements about my delayed flight. Alas, the loudspeaker sound was too distant and foggy for my hard-of-hearing ears. But hold it. This was the United Kingdom, ...
The perfect squelch.(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005; ... Mulcahey, a veteran New York News printer, has been around long enough to give the makeup editors pointers on handling news in type. If they dispute his suggestions in the rush of making a deadline, he roars good-humoredly at them, "You're driving me crazy!" When Mul went on ...
Relaxation therapy for your feet: visco-elastic foam has changed the way people sleep, now it helps the way you walk.
Nov 01, 2005; ... My feet hurt! How many times have you heard or said that ... standing in line at the grocery store or simply while doing daily routine tasks? I feel like the older I get the more my feet ache. I've tried elevating my feet, soaking them in a hot water and expensive massage therapy--but to ...
You be the judge.(negligence case)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005; ... To quicken his toy store's lagging Christmas sales, ambitious Albert hired a band with a Santa Claus leader. Whenever the band's brassy caroling drew a crowd of children and parents, Santa tossed lollipops to the kiddies. Being a musician rather than a pitcher, however, he hit a hapless ...
Where do you think you are?(place names)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005 ... East, West, North or South, each of the areas appears above on the map of a single state or province. Can you identify these locations? If you find the game too easy (but you won't) try to guess this issues's theme. Hint :Its a girl's friend. Where Do You Think You Are? (Answers ...
Diabetes healing secret.(How to Reverse Diabetes)(Advertisement)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Here's important news for anyone with diabetes. A remarkable book is now available that reveals medically tested principles that can help normalize blood sugar naturally ... and greatly improve the complications associated with diabetes. People report better vision, more energy, faster ...
The gold standard for detecting colon cancer.(MEDICAL MAILBOX)(colonoscopies)
Nov 01, 2005; ... Colonoscopies save lives and Post readers know we are strong advocates for undergoing the exam to detect early colon cancer. How often you need to be tested depends on your family history for colon cancer and other risk factors such as the presence of ulcerative colitis, etc. Your family ...