The Saturday Evening Post back issues from May 2006:
Organ shortage, new solution.(Letter to the editor)
May 01, 2006; ... "New Solution to the Organ Shortage" in your March/April 2006 issue described a simple solution to the organ shortage--give organs first to people who have agreed to donate their own organs when they die. Giving organs first to organ donors will convince more people to register ...
Stem cell research.(Letter to the editor)
May 01, 2006; ... I am writing on behalf of the article concerning embryonic stem cells. I am a registered nurse who, while seeing home health patients on a stormy morning, wrecked [my vehicle] and broke my back, leaving me a T-10 paraplegic. I am very discouraged with all these people who ...
Restless legs no more.(Letter to the editor)
May 01, 2006; ... Restless legs are no more for me, as I have found that Centrum Silver alternately with Centrum Regular as a multivitamin regime has done away with my RLS. The iron is the missing link in the silver and supplied in the regular. ...
Moth damage control.(Letter to the editor)
May 01, 2006; ... In the January/February '06 issue on page 22 was a request for a non toxic way to get rid of moths. Here is a good solution. There is a product called Eucalan, made from eucalyptus oil by New Zealanders who know how to treat wool. It is a wonderful cleaner that prevents moth ...
True or false.(Letter to the editor)
May 01, 2006; ... The article in the Jan./Feb. issue entitled "The Other George W." about our first president was most interesting and informative. The one item that caught my attention was where the author. Tait Trussell, stated in the beginning of paragraph seven. "Washington did not have wooden teeth." ...
Curtis working "Girl".(Letter to the editor)
May 01, 2006; ... In reference to your letter accompanying an order form for a subscription to The Saturday Evening Post. I have sent my check. But I have a story to tell you! During my last semester at Penn State in 1947, I did something that foretold how I would deal with a lot of ...
New Mexico gets no respect.(Letter to the editor)
May 01, 2006; ... Every month when my New Mexico Magazine arrives, I turn to the last page immediately to read the "One of Our Fifty is Missing" feature that has amusing anecdotes about where New Mexico has been [mis]placed or left off a map. Sometimes even the U.S. Post Office tries to charge a foreign ...
The Nobel prize for Dr. Cade!(Letter to the editor)
May 01, 2006; ... Dr. Barry Marshall of Australia certainly deserves the Nobel prize in medicine (January/February issue). In the same issue is a short piece about Australian psychiatrist John Cade discovering the effect of lithium on mental illness in 1948. For those affected by ...
Salba.(Letter to the editor)
May 01, 2006; ... I am diabetic. After reading your interesting Post story about the "super grain" Salba ["Return of a Super Grain." Nov./Dec. 2005 Saturday Evening Post]. I decided to try it. How glad I am that I did! After taking Salba for only a week or two, I noticed my energy level had ...
Make my day!(Letter to the editor)
May 01, 2006; ... I received my Jan./Feb. '06 Saturday Evening Post two days ago and laughed out loud when I read "Who's Old?" on page 18. I took the magazine to our senior center the next day when I went to our meals program. A member read the whole page of jokes, and I've never heard the ...
Relatives in the Post.(Letter to the editor)
May 01, 2006; ... In your September/October issue you have a hymn entitled "Work for the Night is Coming" on page 72. It was of interest to me as Lowell Mason and I are ...
Investment: pour it on, now! Follow the Golden Rule of Accumulation--Start Early!
May 01, 2006; ... Retirement begins in your 20s or 30s--or, better yet. at birth. That's when you should start investing to build a big enough nest egg so that you can live off income and capital gains from stocks and bonds, rather than off the sweat of your brow and your brain. After 30 years of ...
Easing the pain of rheumatoid arthritis.
May 01, 2006; ... A chronic and potentially crippling inflammatory disorder, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) progressively wears away the cartilage and bone. For the two plus million Americans suffering from RA, the unsettling news in late 2004 that popular anti-inflammatory COX-2 inhibitors posed an increased ...
Study group launches education program.(FOCUS ON HYPERTENSION: What You Should Know About High Blood Pressure)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Researchers in the largest high-blood-pressure clinical trial ever conducted are launching a comprehensive outreach program to improve blood pressure control nationwide. The new. three-year educational effort follows the landmark Anti-hypertensive and Lipid-Lowering Treatment to Prevent ...
Cocoa intake linked to lower blood pressure.(FOCUS ON HYPERTENSION: What You Should Know About High Blood Pressure)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... In a study published in the February 27 Archives of Internal Medicine, researchers found that drinking cocoa is associated with lower blood pressure and reduced risk of death. Cocoa has been linked to cardiovascular health benefits since at least the 18th century, but ...
DASH to combat hypertension.(FOCUS ON HYPERTENSION: What You Should Know About High Blood Pressure)(burritos)(Recipe)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... In trying to lower or prevent high blood pressure, don't forget the DASH diet, which offers a step-by-step guide to meal planning and reducing the amount of sodium in the daily diet. The DASH eating plan provides delicious, low-salt alternatives to conventional high-fat high-sodium ...
Tomato extract and heart health.(FOCUS ON HYPERTENSION: What You Should Know About High Blood Pressure)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... A study published in February shows that taking the LycoMato capsules, made up of whole tomato extract, may help manage mild hypertension. Data from the preliminary trial show that average systolic blood pressure readings dropped from 144 to 134 mm Hg after treatment with ...
Vascular spasm may cause angina.(HEART HEALTH: ASK DR. ZIPES: A noted cardiologist answers your questions.)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006; ... Reader: Three years ago I began having chest pains during my brisk walks. My family physician advised that my symptoms were typical of angina and referred me to a coronary specialist. After two stress tests, I had an angiogram performed at a heart hospital, and the results showed no ...
Appropriate treatment is key.(HEART HEALTH: ASK DR. ZIPES: A noted cardiologist answers your questions.)(ischemia)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006; ... Reader: In October 2003, I was playing tennis with a friend--just for fun, not very strenuous--as we did quite often. That night I felt fine and fell asleep as usual. Upon awakening, I felt as though I had been embalmed and was stiff from the waist down. It was quite some time ...
Cardioversion vs. Ablation for AF.(HEART HEALTH: ASK DR. ZIPES: A noted cardiologist answers your questions.)(atrial fibrillation)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006; ... Reader: My son developed atrial fibrillation (AF) in September 2005. Despite Coreg, Digoxin, etc., he has not been able to revert to a normal sinus rhythm. I know the risk of stroke is one in 1,000 when cardioversion is done. He asked his cardiologist about ablation and did not ...
The wit and wisdom of Benjamin Franklin: his enduring wisdom leads us to a higher appreciation of his genius.(Poor Richard Speaks)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... If you do what you should not, you must hear what you would not. He that Whines for Glass without G, take away L and that's he. A quarrelsome Man has no good Neighbours. Buy what thou hast no need of, and e'er long thou shalt sell thy necessaries. ...
Cell therapy for heart disease: new gene and stem cell therapies offer promise for heart attack victims. An interview with Eduardo Marban, M.D., Ph.D.(HEARTBEAT)(Interview)
May 01, 2006; ... How can stem cell therapies be used to treat hearts damaged by heart attack or heart failure? Harnessing the next generation of therapies based on stem cells is the intense focus of leading researchers at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. The potential of using a patient's own ...
Tips for vibrant health and beauty at every age.(LOOK GOOD, FEEL GOOD)
May 01, 2006 ... Less Pain Is Your Gain Specialists from the Texas Back Institute say that the right office equipment and furniture can help prevent repetitive strain injuries (RSI) of the neck, back, wrists or eyes. * Desk Chair: Choose an adjustable chair that provides support for ...
Messenger of hope: a documentary on the life of evangelist Billy Graham sheds new light on his contributions to the cause of human rights and the downfall of communism around the globe.(RELIGION)(Billy Graham: God's Ambassador)(Television program review)
May 01, 2006; ... While assembling a new documentary about the life of Billy Graham, producer/director Michael Merriman came across some little-known aspects of the famous evangelist's six-decade-long career. "Like most of us, I had been familiar with Billy Graham's work over the years," says Merriman, who ...
Pet a dog for health.(Neighborhood HeartWatch)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... "Going to the dogs" may be a good thing--when it comes to healthcare, anyway. New data reported at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2005 show that a 12-minute visit with man's best friend helped lower pressures in the heart and lungs, diminished release of harmful ...
Teaching kids to save lives.(Neighborhood HeartWatch)(Kids Identifying and Defeating Stroke )(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... NHW readers know that children can safely operate a defibrillator in case of a heart emergency. Now, a new study suggests that young people can help save lives when stroke strikes, too. Initial results show that seventh graders participating in the ongoing Kids Identifying and ...
ICDs protect young hearts.(Neighborhood HeartWatch)(defibrillators)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Implanting defibrillators in young people with genetic heart disorders but no history of sudden cardiac arrest is a good investment, according to a recently published study. ICDs are designed to recognize and terminate life-threatening arrhythmias by shocking the heart's ...
BP fluctuates with temps.(Neighborhood HeartWatch)(blood pressure)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Previous research suggests that daytime BP values are lower in hot months than in cold months. In a recent study, however, warmer nighttime air temperatures were linked to higher BPs at night in those over age 65 taking medicines to lower BP. Based on the new findings, ...
Keep the beat.(Neighborhood HeartWatch)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Neighborhood Heart Watch (NHW) and its partner Keep the Beat recently announced ten recipients of AEDs and training as part of the initiative to place AEDs in schools across the country. Schools in Texas, West Virginia, California, and Massachusetts among others will soon be equipped with ...
Hernia surgery: a case for watchful waiting.(MEDICAL UPDATE: Cutting-edge news from a source you can trust.)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Men with the most common type of hernia who are without pain may want to consider "watchful waiting" before opting for surgery, according to the January 18 issue of JAMA. The study targeted middle-aged men with hernias near the groin known in medical jargon as "inguinal" ...
Rapid test for urinary infection.(MEDICAL UPDATE: Cutting-edge news from a source you can trust.)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Promising technology may someday allow doctors to discover the cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in 45 minutes, compared to two days using conventional tests. The new diagnostic tool will allow physicians to prescribe targeted treatment without delay. In a recent clinical ...
Some socks better than others?(MEDICAL UPDATE: Cutting-edge news from a source you can trust.)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Intriguing findings from the University of Missouri-Columbia suggest that choosing the right socks may help keep feet healthy--research findings that may certainly benefit diabetics, as well as athletes. Engineering students used a motorized device designed to calculate the ...
"Pharming" a danger to teens.(MEDICAL UPDATE: Cutting-edge news from a source you can trust.)(prescription drug abuse)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Nonmedical use of prescription drugs is a serious problem among American teens, warns JoBeth McCarthy-Jean, a researcher at the Indiana Prevention Resource Center at Indiana University, Bloomington. "'Pharming" is a term used to describe taking prescription drugs from family ...
New hope for sleep apnea.(MEDICAL UPDATE: Cutting-edge news from a source you can trust.)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... A promising treatment option--previously approved to reduce snoring--may also help people with mild to moderate sleep apnea. The minimally invasive "Pillar" Procedure involves placing three small implants in the patient's soft palate located at the back of the roof of the mouth. Scar ...
Taking aim at prostate cancer.(MEDICAL UPDATE: Cutting-edge news from a source you can trust.)
May 01, 2006 ... New research confirms that brachytherapy, an advanced cancer treatment where radioactive seeds are placed in or near the tumor, is an effective treatment for prostate cancer. The study shows that 96 percent of the participants survived the disease a decade after treatment. ...
Health recipe of the month.(MEDICAL UPDATE: Cutting-edge news from a source you can trust.)(Recipe)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... <Pre> Spinach Souffle Serves 8 to 10 2 10-ounce packages frozen spinach, thawed 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 medium onions chopped 4 cloves garlic minced (or 2 heaping teaspoons prepared minced garlic) 6 large eggs, or 1 1/2 cups egg substitute 4 tablespoons ...
New brain imaging study.(MEDICAL UPDATE: Cutting-edge news from a source you can trust.)(Alzheimer's Disease)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... The Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI)--developed by the National Institute on Aging (NIA)--is seeking 800 older adults to participate in a study to help identify biological markers of memory decline and Alzheimer's disease (AD). Ultimately, scientists hope that brain and ...
From the pharmacy.(MEDICAL UPDATE: Cutting-edge news from a source you can trust.)(generic drugs)
May 01, 2006 ... [cross] Generic Drugs: Generic forms of some very popular drugs are slated to become available in 2006. Included on the list are Norvasc, Zoloft, Altace, Ambien, Zocor, and Pravachol. Generic drugs have the same active ingredients as their more expensive brand-name counterparts. For a ...
Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh.(Post People)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, president emeritus of Notre Dame University, holds a number of firsts for a Catholic priest. He was the first priest ever to serve as director of the Chase Manhattan Bank and, later, the first to be chairman of the Rockefeller Foundation. He was also the first ...
Arnold Schwarzenegger.(Post People)
May 01, 2006 ... Born with a passion for health, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger never loses track of his roots--the world of bodybuilding and fitness. Every March, America's favorite ...
Dr. Cory SerVaas.(Post People)(Brief article)(Biography)
May 01, 2006 ... Post editor, Dr. Cory SerVaas covered the event while she served with Arnold on the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Arnold volunteered his time for SatEvePost TV commercials urging men to get PSA tests to prevent prostate cancer. His persuasive message, "Do it now ....
Bob Knight.(Post People)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Some consider him a coaching genius, and Bob Knight's winning record backs that up. During his 29 years with Indiana University, he became the winningest coach in Big Ten history, and he ranks as the third all-time winning coach in the NCAA Men's Division, with 10 wins needed to equal the ...
Peter SerVaas.(Post People)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... While grandmother Dr. Cory is busy promoting prevention for Post readers, Peter SerVaas is working with his classmates to help make life better for developmentally disabled adults at North William Center in Indianapolis. Young Peter and fellow students coach the center's Special Olympics ...
Post editors' picks ...
May 01, 2006 ... Post readers are invited to send in nominations for the funniest greeting card, funniest print advertisement, and the funniest magazine cover Make us laugh, and you could receive $200. Winner in the greeting card category 1ST PLACE Produced by The Far Side ...
African safari: our Post writer Doug Zipes and his wife, Joan, report on the safari of a lifetime at a game reserve in Kenya.
May 01, 2006; ... Continued from March/April 2006 The road from the camp was a pock-marked hard dirt ribbon threading into the hills. Game was everywhere. Friends mingled with friends, so all of the herbivores grazed together--horned animals of all kinds, along with giraffes, wildebeests, and ...
The art of romance.(THE AMERICAN ILLUSTATORS HALL OF FAME)
May 01, 2006 ... According to historians, the idea of love and marriage somehow being connected is relatively new. The French novelist Andre Maurois put the blame on the Middle Ages for the "two worst inventions of humanity." gunpowder and romantic love, the later (and most explosive) of which served to ...
Be strong, be healthy.(Women's Wellness)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Women who lift weights twice a week can prevent or at least slow the "middle-aged spread," according to a report presented at the American Heart Association's 46th Annual Conference on Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention. Women in the two-year weight-training ...
New warning about high heels.(Women's Wellness)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Fashion-conscious women know that wearing high heels is hard on their toes. Now, experts say that the pump-style shoes may cause heel problems as well as unsightly bunions and hammertoes. The condition called "pump bump" can lead to bursitis or Achilles tendonitis if left untreated. ...
Healthy gardening tips.(Women's Wellness)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... Enjoy gardening--and avoid related aches and pains. * Protect your joints: Choose tools with padded handles and a spring-action self-opening feature to reduce excess pressure on your hands and fingers. * Conserve energy: Use a kneeler seat, take rest breaks and stop ...
Animal rhymes and reason.(Read-Aloud for Children)(Poem)
May 01, 2006; ... <Pre> Scorpion A scorpion's stinger you must avoid.It's a deadly weapon when employed.It sits on the end of a curled up tailwith a sharp point fit to impale. Scorpions have claws that rip and tear.About being gentle, it doesn't care.Some think it's a ...
Unlocking the combination.(DIABETES Update)
May 01, 2006 ... Can one lower risk for type-2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease in just three short weeks? In the online Journal of Applied Physiology, researchers at UCLA reported on a study testing the impact of a three-week diet combined with daily exercise among male participants age 46 ...
Sigh of relief.(DIABETES Update)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... In January, a new alternative for many of the millions of Americans who routinely take insulin injections became a reality. With the FDA's approval, Exubera--expected to be available for patients by midyear--becomes the first inhaled form of insulin and the first insulin option that does ...
Good vibrations.(DIABETES Update)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006 ... In a groundbreaking study, researchers demonstrated that transmitting imperceptible vibrations through the feet of diabetic and stroke patients significantly improved balance. Using specially designed silicone gel insoles fitted with three quarter-sized vibration pads located under the ...
Scott Jones: hi-tech pioneer: inspired by inventors Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Edison, the other "Indiana Jones" is revolutionizing the way we communicate and live.(Biography)
May 01, 2006; ... The people on Scott Jones' Christmas card list got much more than the traditional message of peace, joy and good will for 2006. Into each season's greeting Jones placed Thomas Friedman's best-seller, The World Is Flat. The book is an intriguing blend of economic prophecy (the digital ...
A joy-ride in a paint box: for one of the greatest statesmen of the 20th century, the hobby of painting opened up a complete new world of color, light, shade, proportion, and perspective.(Sir Winston Churchill: His Life and His Paintings)(Book review)
May 01, 2006; ... Sir Winston Churchill: His Life and His Paintings by David Coombs with Minnie Churchill, 257 pages, Running Press, $39.95 There is close at hand a wonderful new world of thought and craft, a sunlit garden gleaming with light and colour of which you have the key." ...
Year of the Dog: this is the Chinese year of the "Male Fire" dog, which means (to the author) the terrier.(Column)
May 01, 2006; ... The Year of the Dog by the Chinese calendar began in January. The Chinese calendar counts solar and lunar cycles with a 12-year cycle of 12 animal symbols, which is part of a broader stem-and-branch system that repeats nearly every 60 years. In the stem-branch system, this year ...
How come ...? A person could lose loads of sleep while thinking about life's unanswered questions.(Column)
May 01, 2006; ... No wonder I'm an insomniac. How can I get to sleep when I keep trying to solve life's little puzzles--like ... How come the label on my sleeping pills warns "may cause drowsiness"? Isn't that the point? Conversely, why is my anti-vertigo medication marked "may cause dizziness"? ...
Lincoln, depression, and greatness: the story of a man who joined great pain and great power.(Lincoln's Melancholy: How Depression Challenged a President and Fueled His Greatness)(Book review)
May 01, 2006 ... Lincoln's Melancholy: How Depression Challenged a President and Fueled His Greatness by Joshua Wolf Shenk, 350 pages, Houghton Mifflin Company, $25.00 "Why is it that all men who have become outstanding in philosophy, statesmanship, poetry or the arts are melancholic?" the ...
The Natural Superiority of Mules.(Book review)
May 01, 2006 ... The Natural Superiority of Mules by John Hauer, 152 pages, The Lyons Press, $29.95 Getting a Kick out of Mules In the annals of equine history, horses have had all the glory, but one man has made it his quest to give the "naturally superior" cousins of the horse ...
You The Smart Patient: An Insider's Handbook for Getting the Best Treatment.(Book review)
May 01, 2006 ... You The Smart Patient: An Insider's Handbook for Getting the Best Treatment by Michael F. Roizen. M.D., & Mehmet C. Oz. M.D., 416 pages, Free Press. $14.95 A Call for Smarter Patients As per usual, Drs. Michael F. Roizen and Mehmet C. Oz start their new book, You The ...
The Monk in the Garden: The Lost and Found Genius of Gregor Mendel, the Father of Genetics.(Book review)
May 01, 2006 ... The Monk in the Garden: The Lost and Found Genius of Gregor Mendel, the Father of Genetics by Robin Marantz Henig, 292 pages, Mariner Books, $14.00 For all who vaguely recall learning (and then forgetting) the Aa and Bb crosses of Gregor Mendel's peas in high-school biology ...
Can you name this picture?
May 01, 2006 ... ... contest: The Saturday Evening Post will award $100 to the author of the winning limerick for this picture. Your limerick must contain exactly five lines. Send your entry on a postcard. Entries will not be returned. Enter as many times as you wish. Send entries ...
Where do you think your are?
May 01, 2006 ... East, West, North, or South, each of the areas above appears 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 issue's theme. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Answers ...
You be the judge.
May 01, 2006; ... Richard, tired of waiting for the promised renovation of his apartment, timidly asked his landlord's permission to do it over at his own expense. The landlord, thinking Richard a sucker, let him go ahead. But when Richard moved out months later, the landlord was outraged to find that he ...
Drug therapy for AF.(HEART HEALTH: ASK DR. ZIPES: A noted cardiologist answers your questions.)(Brief article)
May 01, 2006; ... Reader: In October 2005, I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and put in the hospital for five days. My heart was monitored 24 hours a day, and I was given injections and medication until my clotting time reading hit "2." Are all irregular heartbeats atrial fibrillation? And ...