The Saturday Evening Post articles from May 2004

The Saturday Evening Post archives from May 2004

AEDs save lives.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... Re: Tom Tucker, Meeker, Colorado, input of Jan./Feb. 2004 Post letters As a retired U.S. Army officer in a small city, I am totally aware of Mr. Tucker's problems. I am not a first responder; however, I and my wife had called for help on...

Our cover.(Letters)(National War Memorial)(Brief Article)(Cover Story)
May 1, 2004... World War II is back in the news this spring and summer with the dedication of a long-awaited memorial to the U.S. men and women who served in the armed forces from 1941 to 1945. Our May/June cover recalls those 16 million American veterans,...

Reunited at sea.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... This is to let you know I enjoyed the story by William K. Nasser, M.D., entitled "We Beat the Sea" in the Jan./Feb. 2004 issue of the Post. When Dr. Nasser mentioned his wife's name was Wanda, I realized that she and I had worked together...

Door to door.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... Enclosed is a photograph of my father, William Searcy, of Ash Grove, Missouri. When he was in high school, he sold The Saturday Evening Post for several years. We always took the Post; one of our favorite artists, Norman Rockwell, was on...

You Gotta have art!(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... We wish to commend you on the interesting and well-deserved article on Art Linkletter. He has had an amazing career and is well deserving of praise and admiration. May God bless him for his lifelong work of entertaining the public. We also...

Our medical articles.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... Your magazine is tops--have given it to several family members for Christmas. The medical articles are so informative. I like to refer back to some of the articles later on, but it takes a while to go through the many issues to find the article...

Electric blankets and health.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... Can you tell me if it is dangerous to use an electric blanket every night during the winter? I enjoy my electric blanket, but somewhere I heard there is some reason for this not being good for one. Is this true? Mildred Snow ...

Worth a thousand words.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... We are writing and sending this photograph. Our Nana took thispicture of our father years ago. She had intentions of sending it to you and would always tell our father that. As her life was busy raising three children, the picture got pushed...

An easier way to scrub.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... After reading about Dr. Shailaja Valluri in "Medical Mailbox," I was happy to get the Post's videotape interview with her. She did a great job of explaining blepharitis and the treatment of it, but I have a suggestion for the daily scrubs...

Vicks VapoRub.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... After I have a cold, I boil my toothbrushes to disinfect them because I've been told that germs can live on the bristles. My question is, can the common cold virus live in Vicks VapoRub? I sometimes apply the ointment into my nostrils to...

A real page-turner.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... The trouble with your magazine is, I can't read it like I do other magazines. Usually I look over the table of contents, check the articles that interest me, read them, and forget the rest. But the Post has no articles that don't interest...

The wit and wisdom of Benjamin Franklin: his enduring wisdom leads us to a higher appreciation of his genius.(Poor richard speaks)
May 1, 2004... The general foible of mankind [is] in the pursuit of wealth to no end. When truth has fair play, it will always prevail over falsehood. The good men may do separately, is small compared with what they may do collectively. He that...

Tips for vibrant health and beauty at every age.(Look Good, Feel Good)
May 1, 2004... Home Humidifiers Using a tabletop humidifier can help soothe nasal and respiratory passages when you of a family member have the flu or a sore throat. Portable units can also provide relief for adults and children with asthma and dry skin...

Accentuate the positive: no pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new heaven to the human spirit.
May 1, 2004... Editor's Note: For Christmas in 1989, John Cook gave his niece and nephews a different kind of Christmas present. He assembled a selection of "life-affirming" quotations that had always helped him in time of need. He told them to put the...

Della Reese tackles diabetes: the award-winning actress shares her personal experience with type 2 diabetes and urges all Americans to take control of the disease before it takes control of you.
May 1, 2004... Popular television personality and singer Della Reese discovered that she was "touched" by diabetes while in Utah filming an episode of her hit series Touched by an Angel several years ago. Before leaving for the set, Reese was walking down the...

Down at the office.
May 1, 2004... "I see by your resume that you've had experience in lab work." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "It's one of the advantages of having your own business." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Ms. Bentley, I'd like a word with you concerning your...

Security for all computer users: consumers are on the front lines of a pending cyberwar.
May 1, 2004... Whether you are a first-time computer owner setting up a new system or an experienced user updating your equipment, don't let the excitement of the newness cause you to overlook a vital matter for your new machine--security. The recent...

Our brothers' keeper?(Post Scripts)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Little Sammy's kindergarten class was on a field trip to the local police station. There, they saw pictures tacked to a big bulletin board. The label clearly read. "The 10 Most Wanted." One of the youngsters pointed to a picture and asked if it...

A certain savior-faire.(Post Scipts)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... As Mom was preparing pancakes for her sons Johnny, 5, and Alex, 3, the boys began to argue over who would get the first pancake. The mom saw the opportunity to teach a moral lesson. "If Jesus were sitting there," she said, "he would say,...

It's in the cards.(Post Scripts)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... A local florist just went out of business, but it was his own fault. He kept getting his orders mixed up. One woman received flowers sent by her husband, who was at a business meeting in Florida. She was perplexed by the message on her card:...

Always check your wallet.(Post Scripts)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... A lawyer had successfully handled a difficult law case for a wealthy friend. Following the happy outcome of the case, the friend and client called on the lawyer, expressed his appreciation of his work, and handed him a handsome Moroccan leather...

The proper execution.(Post Scripts)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Three women are about to be executed on Death Row in Women's Prison. One's a brunette, one's a redhead, and one's a blonde. The guard brings the brunette forward, and the executioner asks if she has any last requests. She says no, and the...

Open, sesame!: from CDs to medicine, from pet food to cheese logs, nothing is easily accessible anymore.
May 1, 2004... Okay, who's the fiend who dreamed up all the diabolical packging that plagues us these days? I've searched Google, but no luck. If I could identify the perpetrator, I'd have him (or her) shrink-wrapped and encased in a titanium-strength...

Audrey Hepburn: a son's reflections; a journey into a gentle heart and a loving son's memories of 33 years lived with "a truly magical human bein.".(Audrey Hepburn, An Elegant Spirit)(Book Review)
May 1, 2004... Audrey Hepburn, most pleasing to the eye, is the subject of a new book by her son, Sean Hepburn Ferrer. The book offers from the family archives photos never before seen by the public. Audrey Hepburn, An Elegant Spirit is Ferrer's attempt to...

Cut your stroke risk.(Cardiovascular News At A Glance)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... More Americans than ever are protecting their most valuable asset--their health. Are you? Experts at the National Stroke Association say the following lifestyle and medical changes can help lower your risk of death or disability from...

Pressure points.(Cardiovascular News At A Glance)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... * "Check your blood pressure between meals," advise researchers from the University of Washington in Seattle. Recent findings show that older adults experience a drop in blood pressure an hour or two after eating, a decrease that may lead to...

Salt matters in Hypertension.(Cardiovascular News At A Glance)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Genetics plays an important role in the increasing prevalence of hypertension among aging Americans, says a prominent endocrinology researcher at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. "Our ancestors lived in a world that...

Know your numbers.(Cardiovascular News At A Glance)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Online questionnaires can calculate cardiovascular risk and help identify steps you can take to Improve your health. To estimate your risk of having a stroke or heart attack: * Search for "National Cholesterol Education Program" and then...

Dr. Sohan Hayreh: World authority on the Retina.(The Saturday Evening Post Investigates Eye Diseases)(Interview)
May 1, 2004... The first thing Dr. Hayreh said when I sat down in his chair as a patient was, "You have blepharitis." "Oh, how do you know?" I asked. He hadn't started the exam. Dr. Hayreh is a world renowned specialist in circulatory diseases of the...

Health in the kitchen: for inveterate cookbook thumbers, a new book offers healthy food for thought, as well as for the dinner table.(Food In The News)(The Healthy Kitchen)(Book Review)
May 1, 2004... The Healthy Kitchen by Andrew Weil, M.D., & Rosie Daley, 334 pages. Alfred A. Knopf Publishing, $16.95 The biggest nutritional problem in America isn't fat, carbohydrates, or meat, Dr. Andrew Weil states in the new edition of his...

Catching up with Art Linkletter: whether skiing the slopes or traveling the country, Art Linkletter at 90 is busier than ever, living proof that attitude is more important than age in living the good life.(Interview)
May 1, 2004... Beloved television and radio star Art Linkletter has inspired generations of Americans with a simple, wholesome recipe for the good life, which includes a healthy dose of hard work, faith, and humor. Through the phenomenal success of television...

Remembering the veterans.(World War II)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... One night in 1940 at a square dance in Arlington, Vermont, Norman Rockwell spotted a young man named Robert Buck. Buck was too short for military duty, but he was perfect for a Rockwell model, and he soon became one of the most famous soldiers...

Reducing the risk of Crohn's disease: in labs around the world, researchers are exploring the link between bacteria and Crohn's disease.(Interview)
May 1, 2004... A small but increasing number of researchers and clinicians are focusing intense research efforts on a microorganism, called Mycobacterium avium paratuberculosis (MAP), which may be a key player in Crohn's disease in some individuals. For...

Laughers and groaners: down-home humor is alive and well in Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion joke book.(A Prairie Home Companion Pretty Good Joke Book)(Book Review)
May 1, 2004... A Prairie Home Companion Pretty Good Joke Book by Garrison Keillor 272 pages, HighBridge Company, $9.95 Each year, fans of Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion laugh themselves silly during the traditional April Joke Show, Now all...

When does your blood pressure fluctuate? With today's technology, it is easy to track what makes your blood pressure rise or fall. Become a partner in your healthcare.(Healthy Heart Report)
May 1, 2004... Did you know that what you put in your eyes can change your blood pressure? We invite all our readers who use eye drops for glaucoma to participate in an experiment using a blood pressure cuff or automatic monitor to measure their blood...

Botts puts the show on the road: as a natural-born salesman, the great Alexander Botts saw, in this incredible young couple, an opportunity to go Barnum one better.(Short Story)
May 1, 2004... EARTHWORM TRACTOR COMPANY Sales Department Field Report Date: FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 1951 TO: GILBERT HENDERSON, PRESIDENT EARTHWORM TRACTOR COMPANY EARTHWORM CITY, ILLINOIS From: ALEXANDER BOTTS, SALES MANAGER Rossmore...

Where do you think you are?
May 1, 2004... 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. Pack your bags and get out...

You be the judge.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... A week before he was to be married, hefty Hector Hickkenlooper took his wedding suit to the cleaner and told him he needed it back in time for the ceremony. "Day after tomorrow at the latest," the cleaner assured him. But, somehow, the suit was...

The perfect squelch.(about after-dinner speaking)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Old Colonel Porter knew everything about after-dinner speaking except when to stop, and he was demonstrating this to a large and weary audience. At intervals he would pause in his endless address to fill his glass from the water pitcher...

Dutch and Scots, listen up for eye problems.(Medical Mailbox)
May 1, 2004... Iowa City should be a mecca for those seeking help for eye problems peculiar to Scandinavian, Scotilsh, and Dutch descendants. Our readers from Grand Rapids and Holland, Michigan, as well as Lake Wobegon, should listen up. Dr, Sohan Hayreh...

A rare cataract surgery problem.(Medical Mailbox)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... Dear Dr. SerVaas: Three years ago, I had a cataract removed from my right eye and a lens replaced. Afterwards, I could see better with that eye than I had since childhood. However, the image I saw with that eye was about one-third bigger...

Help for aching throat.(Medical Mailbox)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... Dear Dr. SerVaas: In 2002, I was diagnosed with vocal cord abuse, acid reflux, and a small polyp. Prescription medicines and steam treatments have provided minimal and spasmodic relief of an aching neck area. The doctor says I have to...

Copper bracelets work for her.(Medical Mailbox)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... Dear Dr. SerVaas: I've been wearing copper bracelets for at least 10 years now, and yes, they work! It must be 100 percent copper, though. I wear two on my right wrist, and when the pain moves to under my thumb, I move the bracelet and...

Miniature "sewing machine" makes heart Caths easier.(Medical Mailbox)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... Dear Dr. SerVaas: As a long-term subscriber to the Post, I'm sure I read an article on cardiac catheterization. In it they talked about a procedure called a scissors stitch to close the angiogram site instead of the angioseal device. The...

Dr. Lemole's protocol for RLS.(Medical Mailbox)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... Dear Dr. SerVaas: After reading about vitamins and minerals for RLS in the Jan./Feb. 2004 "Medical Mailbox," my physician was going to write a prescription for [B.sup.12] injections. The article, however, did not list the recommended dose....

Cinnamon may add more than flavor.(Medical Mailbox)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... Dear Dr. SerVaas: A couple months ago, I read an article that cinnamon helps to control blood pressure, cholesterol, and also helps persons with diabetes. My wife and I have been putting about 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon on our cereal every...

Advice to bipolars: don't give up.(Medical Mailbox)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... Dear Dr. SerVaas: In the Jan./Feb. 2004 "Medical Mailbox," you stated that Lamictal is "safe and effective in preventing mood swings in people with rapid-cycling bipolar disorder." I couldn't agree with you more, as I've been on it for...

Making a difference.(Medical Mailbox)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... Dear Dr. SerVaas: I am a board member of the Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation, which means I suffer myself from this most troubling condition. On behalf of the board and all the patients we represent, I thank you for your generous...

Lysine for shingles.(Medical Mailbox)(Letter to the Editor)
May 1, 2004... Dear Dr. SerVaas: My 60-year-old son has recently contracted shingles. I heard that lysine might help relieve shingles. I would appreciate any information you might be able to send me on that subject. H. E. Collingridge Lynnwood,...

Video library.(Bibliography)
May 1, 2004... The Post has interviewed outstanding ophthalmologists for our TV Health Show outreach programs. These TV shows are now available on VCR tapes or DVDs. Three such programs are described here. (1) FRANCIS PRICE, JR., M.D. Francis Price,...