The Saturday Evening Post articles from September 2004

The Saturday Evening Post archives from September 2004

Dr. Hayreh: retina authority.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2004... I just received a copy of the May/ June issue of The Saturday Evening Post and want to thank and commend you for the very informative article you wrote about Dr. Hayreh and the Department of Ophthalmology. It was a treat to see a story about...

Not just for snacks anymore.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2004... Per the letter from Agnes Kermode, Cleveland, Ohio, in the July/August magazine: Radiation and various antibiotics often kill beneficial bacteria in the bowel. Real cultured yogurt, if used daily, will restore these "good" bacteria and...

Stretching for restless legs syndrome.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2004... Nearly every issue has a letter with a remedy for restless legs syndrome. Well, I have another one. So far, it has worked for me. I think the whole problem is nerves. We oldies can't get our nerves to settle down. I lie straight out on...

His ulcer cure discovery was a blessing.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2004... I want to tell you how much I enjoy the magazine. I would do better with the large print and am sure it's available but not in my budget. The reason I am writing: Finally, I have been wanting to let you know I read the many interesting...

Helpful Crohn's articles.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2004... This is in regard to the incredibly helpful Crohn's articles in the March/April and May/June issues of your magazine. My in-laws bought them for me since my father's Crohn's disease had rapidly progressed and surgery to remove his colon was...

Mystery Dohanos cover.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2004... Can you help me? I have looked everywhere in my pile of old Posts from the "50s, and I just can't seem to find the Steve Dohanos painting of the boys waiting for their pal to quit mowing so they can go play baseball. It was on pages 48 and 49...

Disney World is prepared.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2004... Thought you would find this interesting (map above). My wife and I were on vacation and stayed at the Yacht Club at Disney World. Note the number of defibrillator locations. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] J.R. Comstock Mt. Vernon, Indiana...

Regarding "Open, Sesame!".(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2004... I was pleased to see a letter in the July/August issue of the Post in response to my piece on packaging ("Open, Sesame!"). Guess I'm not the only one bugged by packaging. Your article on limited vision is very informative. I'm going to...

Time to investigate more germ-theory research.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2004... I was very happy to see the articles on Crohn's disease and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in the SEP. You're no doubt familiar with the work of Paul Ewald, the Amherst biologist who believes that many, if not most, chronic diseases are...

"I don't care if I never get back!".(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2004... There is a story behind a picture (below) that appeared in the July 27, 1935, edition of The Saturday Evening Post that has never been told. In an article titled "Baseball from the Bleachers," I was the young fan facing the camera in the...

Yoga--good for the heart!(Cardiovascular News At A Glance)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... For centuries, yoga has helped millions maintain flexibility, good health, and a positive outlook. Today, yoga is winning endorsements as an effective therapy for stress reduction, most recently in coronary patients. At Cedars Sinai...

Walking Rx: brisk but comfortable.(Cardiovascular News At A Glance)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Is your daily walk fast and far enough to achieve health benefits? Exercise researchers say that if the pace feels right, it probably is. "A large segment of the population still believes exercise must be vigorous, demanding, or involve...

Fiber: a good carb.(Cardiovascular News At A Glance)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... On your next trip to the grocery store, don't forget to pick up whole-wheat, rye, or pumpernickel bread. Recent research shows that eating two slices of dark bread daily lowered the risk of cardiovascular disease in a group of adults 65 or...

Big Russ & Me Father and Son: Lessons of Life.(Post Bookshelf)(Book Review)
September 1, 2004... Big Russ & Me Father and Son: Lessons of Life by Tim Russert, 336 pages, Miramax Books, $22.95 Those who think Leave It to Beaver was only television fantasy and that dads like Ward Cleaver were pure fiction should pick up a copy of Big...

Posterity: Letters of Great Americans to Their Children.(Post Bookshelf)(Book Review)
September 1, 2004... Posterity: Letters of Great Americans to Their Children by Dorie McCullough Lawson, 316 pages, Doubleday Publishing, $24.95 In a 1933 letter to his daughter Scottie, who was at summer camp, author F. Scott Fitzgerald enumerated a wonderful...

One Man's Vision: The Life of Automotive Pioneer Ralph R. Teetor.(Post Bookshelf)(Book Review)
September 1, 2004... One Man's Vision The Life of Automotive Pioneer Ralph R. Teetor by Marjorie Teetor Meyer, 224 pages, Guild Press of Indiana, $22.95 In December 1902, the New York Herald ran a story about an engineering wunderkind who lived in Hagerstown,...

Essential tremor: five million people are afflicted with this inherited disorder, which is often confused with Parkinson's disease.(health news )
September 1, 2004... Many an aging person has trembling hands--a sure sign, in their minds, of the onslaught of dreaded Parkinson's disease or embarrassing unsteadiness of old age. Both suspicions may well be unwarranted. Instead, the tremors could be symptoms...

The wit and wisdom of Benjamin Franklin: his enduring wisdom leads us to a higher appreciation of his genius.(Poor Richard Speaks)(Poem)
September 1, 2004... 'Tis hard (but glorious) to be poor and honest. Certainly these things agree, the priest, the lawyer and death, all three Death takes both the weak and the strong, The lawyer takes from both right and ...

And they lived "apple-y" ever after!(Post Scripts)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... The children were lined up in the cafeteria of a Catholic elementary school for lunch. At the head of the table was a large pile of apples. The nun made a note and posted it on the apple tray: "Take only ONE. God is watching." Moving...

Feeling my oats.(Post Scripts)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... I'm playing it safe as I grow older--I'm eating more oatmeal and sowing fewer wild oats.

Mspelling prblm.(Post Scripts)(problem)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Aoccdrnig to rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a...

Feast or famine.(Post Scripts)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... A recession is when we count our money. Prosperity is when we count our calories.

"Snappy" comeback.(Post Scripts)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... After my husband and I painted our bedroom, we reorganized everything in it. When he showed me his sock drawer, I ran to get my camera. Every pair was meticulously rolled and arranged in perfect rows. "The kids won't believe this," I said,...

Anything good on?(Post Scripts)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Television is a communications medium. It's called that because most of what you see on it is neither rare nor well done.

Baiting game.(Post Scripts)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... A longtime married couple brought their purchases to one of the registers at a national discount store. The cashier--a model-thin blonde--flirted with the husband. Each discovered that they had grown up in the same rural area of southern...

Done is better than perfect.(Post Scripts)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... The main reason "woman's work is never done" is that they just can't leave well enough alone.

That awkward age.(Post Scripts)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... You are only old when the Pope is younger than you are, and you are not middle-aged until the President is.

Faulty logic.(Post Scripts)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Pay attention to your enemies; they know your faults better than you do.

Dick Clark--rockin' for diabetes: the veteran broadcaster is stepping forward to inform Americans about the link between diabetes and cardiovascular disease.(health news)
September 1, 2004... For over a decade, "America's oldest teenager" kept a secret--diabetes. The ageless American Bandstand host and producer was diagnosed with diabetes in 1994, but shared the news only with friends and family. Recently, Clark went public...

Making a splash with tomatoes: treat your guests to a spicy shrimp and pasta entree, a flavorful oven-baked side dish, or a creamy crabmeat appetizer.(Food)
September 1, 2004... The beauty of tomatoes is more than skin deep. The bright red of the fully ripe fruit holds the beneficial phytochemicals that give tomatoes both their tangy flavor and anticancer effect. How you eat tomatoes makes a difference. Cooking...

Navigating the produce aisle.(Food In The News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... With ever more exotic fruits and vegetables turning up in supermarkets, a handy guide to help sort out the loquats from the kumquats may be just what the busy grocery shopper ordered. Aliza Green's Field Guide to Produce. a pocket-size...

Canning and antioxidants.(Food In The News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... How good for you are canned vegetables? Two studies in 2003 showed that thermal processing of tomatoes and corn actually increased their concentration of phenols and other beneficial antioxidants. Heating sweet corn to 115[degrees]C for 25...

Kitchen tips.(Food In The News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... * To keep sweet corn fresh, leave the ear in the husk and soak it in ice water for one hour before storing in the refrigerator. Quick cooking slows the sugar-to-starch process and preserves sweetness. * To keep tomatoes fresh longer, store...

Tomatoes: a little bit'll do ya.(Food In The News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... No matter how you slice them, tomatoes are good for you even in small amounts. Researchers in Italy recently found that the body's levels of vitamin C and lycopene increase significantly when modest amounts of various tomato products are added...

The scoop on watermelon.(Food In The News)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Dig into that juicy red watermelon. It's good for you. The classic picnic pick-me-up offers more than just sweet refreshment, according to nutritional expert Dr. Barbara Levine, director of the Human Nutrition Program at The Rockefeller...

Easing the pain of osteoarthritis: a new study from Wake Forest University bolsters the benefits of diet and exercise in managing osteoarthritis.(health )
September 1, 2004... Osteoarthritis is one of the most common forms of arthritis, affecting nearly 21 million people in the United States. Contrary to popular belief, the degenerative joint disease is not simply a disease of aging, affecting only senior citizens....

Happy memories of Ronald and Nancy Reagan from the archives of The Saturday Evening Post.(Excerpt)
September 1, 2004... His First Primary Ronald Reagan has appeared in the pages of the Post many times through the years. Historically, no cover story was more fun than James Phelan's "Can Reagan Win California?" Excerpts from Phelan's article follow: "In...

Stepping into the world of Norman Rockwell: for those who love Norman Rockwell's art, an innovative exhibition of the famous illustrator's works adds a whole new dimension.(art)
September 1, 2004... Step through the picture-frame doorway in Ryman Hall at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, and it's as if you have stepped back in time--Norman Rockwell time, that is. Over to the right, the friendly small...

Aortic aneurysms: every year, 15,000 Americans succumb to these silent killers, and many more don't realize they have them. (Heartbeat: the healthy heart report.(health)
September 1, 2004... When told I had an abdominal aortic aneurysm and that it measured 4. 7 cm I was, to say the least, concerned. In my case, the aneurysm was discovered on an x-ray taken in preparation of removing a section of my colon. Once the aneurysm was...

Men--facing a sensitive subject: leading researchers urge men to discuss issues of intimacy with their physicians, since the condition could be an early warning sign of life-threatening problems.
September 1, 2004... We've all seen the ads in which prominent sports figures urge men to "get back in the game." The game, of course, refers to maintaining intimate relations with one's spouse. Certainly, a more frank, open discussion of this previously taboo...

Don't be blind-sighted by glaucoma: with early detection and treatment, you can often protect your eyes against the profound and permanent vision loss from glaucoma.(Interview)
September 1, 2004... An Interview with Dr. Darrell WuDunn "I'll never forget the beautiful image of Earth as I looked from the Space Shuttle Discovery," said former Senator John Glenn. "If my glaucoma had not been caught in time, I never would have seen such a...

Tips for vibrant health and beauty at every age.(Look Good, Feel Good)
September 1, 2004... Checklist for Health For the first time, three of the nation's leading health agencies are combining forces to help Americans protect themselves from heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. The American Heart Association, American...

In "other" words.
September 1, 2004... "Gee, thanks, mister! I shall be forever in your debt!" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "So what part of 'Do Not Feed the Bears' don't you understand?" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "He wants to see about trading in his keg for a six pack!"...

Are trial lawyers robbing you? The legal feeding frenzy can rob you of a favorite doctor, destroy your job, and escalate the costs of the products you buy.(Speaking Out)
September 1, 2004... "Law is but a means, justice is the end." Such is the bold inscription on the Georgetown University Law Center library, and the idea to which American tort law subscribes. At least that is the theory I was taught in my first year of law school....

Go out with Dames? Not Bert. He was the boy who hated girls.
September 1, 2004... George M. Helmholtz, head of the music department and director of the band of Lincoln High School, could sound like any musical instrument. He could shriek like a clarinet, mumble like a trombone, bawl like a trumpet. He could swell his big...

Where do you think you are?(Brief Article)
September 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 Fund the game too easy (but you won't), try to guess this issue's theme. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

The perfect squelch.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Sam, a power-drive type of book salesman, never opened a volume except to demonstrate the strength of its binding. But he talked so fast and continuously that he outsold salesmen with superior products. Once, while showing a new textbook to...

You be the judge.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... The Globe Theatrical Players arranged with Speed Railways to haul their stage properties and costumes to the next town where they were to play. They made it clear that they had to have the items sufficiently before the show opened to allow...

Arthritis pain and fibromyalgia linked to bowel health.(health care)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2004... Did you know that arthritis and fibromyalgia can be linked to a waste-clogged bowel? In fact, you'll be astonished to learn that a let of diseases that seem to have little to do with your bowel are actually associated with a bowel suffocating...

Preventing Bouts of Gout.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2004... Dear Dr. SerVaas: I have had several bouts with gout. I don't eat organ meats. I have ground beef and meat loaf weekly. I have been using frozen mixed vegetables. Do peas and carrots have too many purines? I drink orange juice and...

Aortic aneurysms: surgery vs. surveillance.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2004... Dear Dr. SerVaas: I have had an aortic aneurysm for four-plus years. It is presently at the "five" level in size. In general, what is the surgical risk percentage for a 75-year-old male? Might one be better off not doing surgery and just...

Researchers seek help for peripheral neuropathy.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2004... Dear Dr. SerVaas: While visiting an Arizona friend, I read the July/August issue of the Post and wondered: Is there any possibility you would cover the physiology and treatment for peripheral neuropathy? I'm not asking about diabetic PN;...

Puzzling foot spasms.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2004... Dear Dr. SerVaas: I am an 86-year-old, almost completely blind. I have been having strong pulse-like spasms in the ball and toes of my left foot. I asked my doctor, but she was as puzzled as I was. Could it be poor circulation, blood...

Donating your body for medical research.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2004... Dear Dr. SerVaas: Some issues back, there was a letter from Stella Williams, Reno, Nevada, about donating your body for teaching purposes. Do you have the address of the university? My husband and I are interested. Mildred Sprague...

Choices after cataract surgery.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2004... Dear Dr. SerVaas: I had cataract surgery one year ago on the right eye. The surgeon advised that there was a small tear in the pocket where he would ordinarily insert the man-made lens and thus had to put it in the front part of the eye....

Strawberry shampoo helps her dry skin.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2004... Dear Dr. SerVaas: In your column, people were trying to find solutions to dry, cracking fingers. I use the following remedy and have told many friends who agree it is the easiest, cheapest treatment in the world. Buy a bottle of...

Get prompt treatment for blood clots in lungs.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2004... Dear Dr. SerVaas: I was hospitalized for several days this year with pulmonary embolism. Since my "warning signs" have not been quite the same as the ones I have read about, I thought your readers might like to know just what mine were....

Treating depression in teens.(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2004... Dear Dr. SerVaas: What do you think of using Prozac for depressed teenagers? What about young people who have bipolar illness and don't know it? Are they apt to be made worse by Prozac or Zoloft? Sherri Miller Raleigh, North...