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TWINS (cont’d) Researchers theorize that the high rate of multiple births in this region is due to the fact that these areas have a higher concentration of wealthier women who have pursued careers, postponed childbearing until later, and subsequently sought reproductive assistance. The state with the lowest rate of twin births is New Mexico, with only 2.4 twins born out of every 100 births. New Mexico is followed by Arizona and Arkansas. • Research shows that conceiving twins is more common among older women (62% of twins are born to mothers over the age of 30), taller women, women who are overweight, and women who are breastfeeding at the time they get pregnant. • Twins are most commonly born to mothers between the age of 30 and 39, likely due to the fact that older women tend to release more than one egg per cycle. • According to a study published in “The Journal of Reproductive Medicine”, women who consume dairy products may increase their chances of conceiving twins. When researchers looked at the twin birth rates of vegans compared to non-vegans, they found that non-vegans were five times more likely to have twins. It may be due to the fact that the level of a certain protein called IGF (for “insulin-like growth factor”) is 13 times higher in women who consume dairy than in vegans. This protein increases the ovaries’ sensitivity to the follicle stimulating hormone which triggers ovulation. • Mothers of twins tend to live longer lives than moms of non-twins. • The word “gemini” is the Latin word for twins. The constellation Gemini was named for mythological twins, Pollux and Castor, whose mother was Leda. Leda was seduced by Zeus (who took the form of a swan) and later that evening also shared a bed with her husband, Tyndareus, king of Sparta. As a result, she gave birth to fraternal twins with different fathers. Although this is all according to mythology, it is actually possible for this to happen in real life, since sperm can survive for up to five days. (continued on next page)

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TWINS (cont’d) As the son of a god, Pollux was immortal, but as the son of a human, Castor was mortal. According to the myth, when Castor was mortally wounded in a fight, Pollux donated half of his immortality to his twin brother so they could both continue living. • The small Brazilian village of São Pedro consists of about 350 citizens, most of whom are immigrants of German descent. Doctors were perplexed to find that the birth rate of twins in the village was far higher than normal, reaching 10% of births, whereas throughout the rest of Brazil, only 1% of births are twins. Studies revealed that the women in the village shared a single “hyper-ovulation” gene making it far more likely that they would conceive twins. The issue was compounded by inbreeding among them. • Elvis Presley had an identical twin brother, Jessie Garon Presley, who was stillborn 35 minutes before Elvis was born on January 8, 1935. Elvis’s mother Gladys had such a difficult time with the home birth that she was taken to the hospital. She never had any more children. • William Shakespeare had fraternal twin children, born in 1585. His son Hamnet died at the age of 11, but his daughter Judith lived to the age of 77. • Scarlett Johansson’s twin brother Hunter Johansson is nearly a foot taller than she is. • Kiefer Sutherland has a twin sister, Rachel, who lives in Toronto. (continued next page)

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HOW TO SLOW DOWN COGNITIVE AGING Dear Savvy Senior Are there any proven strategies to preventing cognitive decline? I have a family history of dementia and worry about my own memory and cognitive abilities as I grow older. What can you tell me? Almost 60 Dear Almost, For most people, starting in their fifties and sixties, the brain’s ability to remember names, multi-task or learn something new starts declining. While our genes (which we can’t control) play a key role in determining our cognitive aging, our general health (which we do have some control over) plays a big factor too. Here are some healthy lifestyle strategies – recommended by medical experts – that you can employ that can help stave off cognitive loss and maybe even build a stronger brain. Manage health problems: Studies have shown that cognitive problems are related to health conditions, like diabetes, heart disease and even depression. So, if you have high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes you need to treat them with lifestyle changes and medication (if necessary) and get them under control. And if you have a history of depression, you need to talk to your doctor about treatment options. Exercise: Aerobic exercise increases blood flow to all parts of your body, including your brain, to keep the brain cells well nourished. So, choose an aerobic activity you enjoy like walking, cycling, dancing, swimming, etc., that elevates your heart rate and do it for at least 30 to 40 minutes three times a week. Eat healthy: A heart-healthy diet, like the Mediterranean diet, will also help protect the brain. A Mediterranean diet includes relatively little red meat and emphasizes whole grains, fruits and vegetables, fish and shellfish, and nuts, olive oil and other healthy fats. Also keep processed foods and sweets to a minimum. Get some sleep: Quality, restful sleep contributes to brain health too. Typically, adults should get between seven and nine hours of sleep daily. If you have persistent problems sleeping, you need to identify and address the problem. Medications, late-night exercise and alcohol can interfere with sleep quality and length, as can arthritis pain, sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome.

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• Ashton Kutcher’s fraternal twin brother, Michael, has cerebral palsy and is a spokesperson for the Reaching for the Stars Foundation. • Canadian songstress Alanis Morissette has a twin brother, Wade, who is 12 minutes older. • Jon Heder, who played the lead role in the film “Napoleon Dynamite” has an identical twin brother, Dan. • Jenna Bush and her fraternal twin sister Barbara Bush were 18 years old when their father, George W. Bush, was elected president of the United States. • Billy Leon McCrary and his identical twin brother Benny Loyd McCrary (born December 7, 1946) made their living as professional wrestlers. They worked under the stage name of The McGuire Twins which they adopted after finding that announcers had difficulty pronouncing the name “McCrary.” They are listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the World’s Heaviest Twins. They had a normal weight until a childhood bout with measles affected their pituitary glands. As adults, Billy weighed 723 lbs (328 kg) and Benny weighed 745 lbs (338 kg). Billy died in 1979 following a motorcycle accident and Benny died in 2001 of heart failure. • The oldest male twins ever authenticated were Glen and Dale Moyer of Ohio, both of whom reached the age of 105. Born June 20, 1895, Dale was 20 minutes older than Glen. Glen Moyer passed away in April of 2001 at the age of 105 years. Dale died in 2004 at the age of 109.

COGNITVE AGING (cont’d) Don’t smoke or drink excessively: Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption both effect the brain in a negative way, so kick the habit if you smoke and, if you drink, do so only in moderation. Reduce stress: Some stress is good for the brain, but too much can be toxic. There’s growing evidence that things like mindfulness meditation, yoga and tai chi are all good ways to help reduce stress. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.

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If you need help, make an appointment with a sleep specialist who will probably recommend an overnight diagnostic sleep test. Challenge your mind: Some research suggests that mind challenging activities can help improve memory, and slow age-related mental decline. But, be aware that these activities consist of things you aren’t accustomed to doing. In other words, crossword puzzles aren’t enough to challenge your brain, if you’re already a regular puzzle doer. Instead, you need to pick up a new skill like learning to dance, play a musical instrument, study a new language or do math problems – something that’s challenging and a little outside your comfort zone. Brain-training websites like Lumosity.com and BrainHQ.com are good mind exercising tools because they continually adapt to your skill level to keep you challenged. Socializing and interacting with other people is another important way to stimulate the brain. So make a point to reach out and stay connected to friends, family and neighbors. Join a club, take a class or even volunteer – anything that enhances your social life. (continue in next column)

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• Chang and Eng were conjoined twins born in Siam (now called Thailand) in 1811. They were joined at the chest by a strip of skin and cartilage that measured about 5 inches long by 3 inches tall and 2 inches deep. Both Chang and Eng had otherwise normal bodies, but that strip kept them in a perpetual embrace for their entire lives. Early in their lives, they faced each other as if hugging, but as they grew, the bridge became more elastic, allowing each of them to face forward. • Their father died in an epidemic, and their mother kept them busy running a business raising and selling ducks. But all that changed when they were spotted by a Scottish boat Did you hear about the family who got stuck captain, who paid their mother $500 for the on Peter Pan’s Flight for over 3 hours? Apparently, their vehicle would neverprivilege of bringing the boys to the U.S. in never land. (continued in next column)

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1829. They were just 17 years old and spoke no English when they were put on display for the first time, touring the U.S., England and Europe. They astonished audiences with their physical feats of athleticism. • After three years on the road, by which time they had learned English, they got tired of being exploited by managers. At the time it typically cost 25 cents for a ticket to see them, or about $6 in today’s money. They raised about $1,000 per month ($26,000) in gate receipts, yet were paid only $10 per month ($260) in salary. The final straw was a monthlong ocean voyage where their managers booked first class berths for themselves, but put Chang and Eng into steerage. • As young men, they struck out on their own. They amassed a sizable fortune and became extremely famous before (continued on next page)

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CHANG & ENG (cont’d) retiring from the road. The term “Siamese twin” was coined to describe them, and remains in the common vernacular today, denoting conjoined twins who are connected together. • Chang and Eng bought property in North Carolina and built homes one mile apart, agreeing to a schedule where they spent three days at one house, and three days at the other. Whichever one owned the house where they were staying got to choose what to do. They adopted the American last name of Bunker after one of their friends. They raised crops, bought slaves, and became the first Asians to be declared naturalized American citizens. • In 1843 Chang and Eng married fraternal twin sisters in a double wedding. Their firstborn children were born just six days apart, and they went on to father 21 children. They began touring again to earn money to raise their families, and were even employed by P.T. Barnum for a while. The end of the Civil War brought them financial troubles, not only because their fortune was largely tied up in now-worthless Confederate currency, but also because their slaves were set free. So they took to the road once again. • Chang was a heavy drinker whereas Eng was not. In 1870, Chang suffered a stroke which left him paralyzed on the side he shared with his brother. Eng nursed his brother back to health, though he was never again robust. In 1874 Chang contracted bronchitis, and died in his sleep. When Eng saw that his brother was dead, he cried out, “Then I am going too!” and died two hours later, likely due to blood loss because his heart was pumping blood into both bodies, and receiving none in return. • An autopsy showed that the brothers shared a single fused liver. Today, it would have been simple to separate them. Chang and Eng Bunker lived the longest lifespan (62 years) of any conjoined twins in history. Their wives outlived them. Even today, many of Chang and Eng Bunker’s descendants continue to live in the area.

No Caffeine After 50? DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently heard that after age 50 you should not take in any caffeine. I do enjoy a cup of regular coffee with breakfast. Is this dangerous? -- Anon.

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ANSWER: The majority of people over 50 continue to drink and enjoy caffeine in coffee, tea and other drinks. At reasonable doses it is very safe, and previous studies showing links to cancers have been pretty thoroughly discredited. I am all in favor of maximizing enjoyment of life in ways that aren’t harmful, and a cup of coffee in the morning is not harmful and is a big source of enjoyment to many. As we age, many drugs (I’ll consider caffeine a “drug” for this purpose) are metabolized more slowly by the body, so some people may find that the same “dose” affects them more. This may occasionally cause a problem with sleeping for people who drink caffeine later in the day or at night, in which case the solution is to drink less or drink earlier. Finally, age 50 seems pretty young, to me, to be concerned about changes in drug metabolism. *** DEAR DR. ROACH: I think I may have herpes, but (continued on next page)

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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH (cont’d) I’m not sure. What are the symptoms of the virus? When I go to the doctor, what do I say? When I was there last time, I was given a urine test for STDs, which was negative, but now I urinate a lot and have a bump on my penis. -- M.G. ANSWER: When we are discussing herpes as a sexually transmitted disease, we usually refer to herpes simplex virus type 2. Even though other herpes viruses can be transmitted sexually, HSV-2 is the most prevalent, with approximately 50 million people in the U.S. infected. HSV-2 usually is asymptomatic, but in both men and women it can be associated with periodic outbreaks of blisters, classically filled with clear fluid and painful. During this time, the virus can be accurately identified by a laboratory. However, it is often not a classic appearance, and it’s wise to consider the diagnosis of HSV for any genital lesion. The quality of the herpes blood test has improved in recent years, and it is a good way to make the diagnosis in someone who doesn’t have a lesion at the time they see the doctor. Two other STDs -- gonorrhea and chlamydia -- can be diagnosed using a urine test, but not HSV. When you go to the doctor, ask for a blood test to rule out herpes definitively. Urinating a lot is not a usual symptom for STDs, but painful or uncomfortable urination is. *** DEAR DR. ROACH: We often are advised to get plenty of fruit in our diet. Is dried fruit (apricots, dates, figs, prunes) considered healthy? -- N.M.G. ANSWER: Most dried fruit is healthy; however, there are two concerns: The first is that they have about the same amount of calories and sugar as whole fruit, and easily can be overeaten. The second is that you should beware of dried fruits with added sugars. Some dried fruits are preserved with sulfites. Sulfites, as I have mentioned, cause allergic symptoms in some people, but are tolerated by most. *** Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu. (c) 2019 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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SECOND CHANCE CLONE • Ralph and Sandra Fisher of LaGrange, Texas, run a business that revolves around tame animals, ranging from armadillos and buzzards to longhorn cattle, burros, ponies, and more. The animals appear at parties and barbeques, fundraising events, county fairs, parades, movies, and ads. But the star of their show was a Brahman bull named Chance. • Ralph purchased Chance at a livestock auction in 1984 when the bull was 7 years old. He was impressed because the bull was tame and affectionate. Chance soon became the star attraction of their show. He was so easy-going that he allowed even the smallest children to clamber atop his back for photos. Chance put in appearances at weddings, birthday parties, and corporate events. He was so trustworthy that he even appeared on TV talk shows including “Late Night with David Letterman.” He was photographed with innumerable celebrities, appeared in a Super Bowl half-time show, and even starred in a movie with Vince Vaughn. • When not on the road, Chance hung out in the Fisher’s front yard, looking for any opportunity to get a little affection. “He was like a big dog,” said Sandra of the oversize bull. Chance raised a lot of money for the Fishers, and they claimed he was “the most photographed bull in the world.” • In 1998, Ralph took Chance to the veterinary school at Texas A & M to have a mole removed. The school had been experimenting with cloning animals. Realizing that Chance was reaching the end of his lifespan, Ralph pestered the vets to try cloning the big friendly bull. They agreed. Many cloning experiments had been done by drawing DNA from young healthy animals, but they wanted to see if there (continued on next page)

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