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There are, to be sure, some exceptions. A doctor might favor an ACE inhibitor over a diuretic, for example, when treating a diabetic patient with kidney disease, since ACE inhibitors help prevent renal failure. But all other things being equal, diuretics should be the first-line medical treatment--that is, if eating better and exercising more aren't enough to bring down your blood pressure on their...
...underlying cause of arthritis is posture, which determines how joints align. Chronic postural misalignments cause chronic wear and tear. A hundred years ago, people stood and sat with an erect spine. Now fashion seems to favor a curved, slouched spine, which has severe health consequences. Posture is learned and is a changing cultural phenomenon. Curved posture is the source of so much misery. JEAN COUCH Palo Alto, Calif...
CANADIAN M.P. Member of Parliament Jean Guy Carignan's card, featuring Yasser Arafat, sparked an uproar. He said it reflects his wish for harmony in the Middle East: "I am in favor of peace and justice...
...they stand for "the right principles and the right philosophy." When confronted over the remarks later, he denied any "firsthand" knowledge of the group's beliefs. For years, the tactic worked for Lott, who used it mostly in small gatherings in the South, where he was able to curry favor without paying much of a price elsewhere. But last week the bill came due. As Lott acknowledged in an interview with TIME, "I've said things and done things on race-related issues that weren't intended to be hurtful but that I now realize were hurtful...
...after her plan failed, Turkel ultimately joined the 6-1 vote in favor of postponing closures for another year...