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tions: --Drink more water than usual, and don’t wait until you’re actually thirsty before having a drink. By then you’re actually overdue for water. Call your doctor’s nurse to ask how much water you should be drinking, and make a chart to be sure you get as much as you should. --Don’t cook with the stove or oven. It makes the house hotter. --Wear light-colored, lightweight, loose clothing. --Cool down with cool showers or baths. --Avoid alcohol or drinks with lots of sugar. --Check the news for heat alerts. In some cases, cooling stations might be opened in your area, such as in schools. Or call the health department and ask if there are air-conditioned shelters near you. Libraries, movies and malls are good places to go during

sistance program by contacting the VA’s National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 1-877-4AIDVET (1-877-4243838). You might be referred to the point person for the homeless program at the closest VA facility. If you’re also unemployed, ask about the Homeless Veteran Supported Employment Program for job development and vocational assistance. Freddy Groves regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Send email to columnreply2@ gmail.com. (c) 2013 King Features Synd., Inc.

the heat of the day. --Keep an eye on friends and family, and ask that they do the same for you. --While fans are helpful at lower temperatures, they won’t help in extremely hot weather, and only blow the hot air around. --Watch for heatrelated symptoms, such as nausea or vomiting, headaches or muscle cramps. Look for heavy sweating, clammy skin, weakness or fainting, which is heat exhaustion. Those are medical emergencies. For more information, go online to www.cdc.gov/extremeheat/seniors.html and www.cdc. gov/extremeheat/warning.html. Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Send email to columnreply2@gmail.com. (c)2013 King Features Synd Inc.

On July 7, 1852, according to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s stories, Dr. John H. Watson is born. Coincidentally, the author died on this day in England at the age of 71. His first Sherlock Holmes story, “A Study in Scarlet,” was published in Beeton’s Christmas Annual in 1887. On July 3, 1863, on the third day of the Battle of Gettysburg, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee’s last attempt at breaking the Union line ends in disastrous failure, bringing the most decisive battle of the American Civil War to an end. Exhausted, both armies held their positions until the night of July 4, when Lee withdrew. On July 5, 1946, French designer Louis Reard unveils a daring twopiece swimsuit at a Paris swimming pool. A Parisian showgirl modeled the new fashion, which Reard dubbed “bikini,” inspired by a U.S. atomic test that took place off the Bikini Atoll in the Pacific Ocean earlier that week.

scene, but the authorities charged Sheppard with killing his pregnant wife. Sheppard’s case provided the loose inspiration for the hit television show “The Fugitive.” On July 2, 1964, in a nationally televised ceremony, President Lyndon Johnson signs into law the historic Civil Rights Act. The Civil Rights Act met tough opposition in the House and a lengthy, heated debate in the Senate before being approved. On July 6, 1976, in Annapolis, Md., the United States Naval Academy admits women for the first time in its history with the induction of 81 female midshipmen. In May 1980, Elizabeth Anne Rowe became the first woman member of the class to graduate. On July 1, 1984, the Motion Picture Association of America, which oversees the voluntary rating system for movies, introduces a new rating, PG-13. The action film “Red Dawn,” starring Patrick Swayze and Charlie Sheen, became the first PG-13 movie to be released in theaters.

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NATURAL PESTCIDES; NSAIDS AND VASCULAR PROBEMS Q: I’ve planted vegetables and herbs this year, but they’re getting kind of buggy. Are there safe pesticides I can use? -- Claudia V., Boise, Idaho A: Pesticides are responsible for allowing farmers to grow huge quantities of crops for an everexpanding population, but -- and it’s a big but -- we keep finding out they have all kinds of unintended side effects that damage bees (fewer bees, less pollination, fewer crops), disrupt hormone function in people, animals, fish and insects (affecting development of sperm, fertility and, some conjecture, sexual identity), cause behavior and cognitive problems (ADHD in children) and trigger cancer (such as leukemia). And they show up in breast milk; some studies find 60 percent or more of samples contain harmful chemicals. In addition, contamination of ground water by pesticides is a worldwide problem, and pesticides that are banned for use on agriculture in this country (and manufactured by U.S. companies) are routinely shipped overseas for use on vegetables that then are imported back into America. So for home gardeners, the smart move is to make your own natural pesticides. Some of our favorite home remedies: --Throw a kegger for slugs! Shallow plates of beer set out around plants (slugs love strawberries, corn, beans, lettuce ... and beer) will distract and drown the plant-munching pests. --Go Italian: Bugs hate garlic and onions. Save all your skins and ends from cooking, throw in a hot pepper, and soak them in a bucket of water for 48 hours. Strain and spray to discourage thrips, aphids, grasshoppers and chewing and sucking insects. --Juice ‘em up: Use the peel of four organic lemons and their juice; steep in 1 gallon of hot water. (Some people add a teaspoon of natural soap.) Strain and spray to control aphids. --Counterattack: Plant radishes next to cucumbers to scare away beetles; rosemary, mint and thyme

near cabbage to scare away cabbage worms. Let us know how your garden fares this year! Q: I read that taking cox-2 inhibitors or pain relievers like ibuprofen is risky for the heart. Should I stop taking them for my joint pain? -- Sally K., Lexington, Ky. A: You probably are referring to a recent study that got a lot of publicity. The study looked only at patients who were already at increased risk of vascular disease; it wanted to see how non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) -- including the selective cox-2 inhibitor diclofenac, and ibuprofen and naproxen -affected them. The findings: Naproxen seems to pose the least risk for vascular complications in folks with cardiovascular problems. Cox-2 inhibitors and perhaps ibuprofen seem to be the more risky choices. But you need to know a bit more ... First, cox-2 inhibitors were developed in part to help protect the stomach (and sometimes intestinal) lining, because traditional NSAIDs can cause internal bleeding. However, almost a decade ago, two cox-2 inhibitors, rofecoxib (Vioxx) and valdecoxib (Bextra), were taken off the market because they increased many people’s risk for stroke and heart attack. But cox-2 inhibitors that are still available, such as celecoxib and the newer versions like diclofenac, have helped a lot of people manage chronic inflammation and pain. When they’re prescribed and administered by a competent medical professional, they are useful. And if you are at risk for adverse stomach and intestinal reactions, your doctor may recommend diclofenac. On the other hand, if you’re at risk for a second heart attack or stroke, maybe you need to take naproxen or aspirin instead. Each patient needs to talk with his or her doctor to determine the best choice of medication; it depends on your overall health profile. And we are fans of aspirin -- an effective anti-inflammatory pain reliever that appears to have many other far-reaching benefits, from potential anti-cancer properties to protection against dementia. But it, too, can be hard on the stomach, so always take it with a glass of warm water before and after. And that’s not a bad system for taking any NSAID, either! Mehmet Oz, M.D. is host of “The Dr. Oz Show,” and Mike Roizen, M.D. is Chief Wellness Officer and Chair of Wellness Institute at Cleveland Clinic. Email your health and wellness questions to Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen at youdocsdaily@sharecare.com. (c) 2013 Michael Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet Oz, M.D. Distributed by King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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Red, White and Blueberries! Americans celebrate July 4th, also known as Independence Day, often without knowing the fascinating history about how this celebration came into being. “Taxation without representation!” That was the battle cry of the 13 colonies in America that were forced to pay taxes to England’s King George III with no representation in Parliament. As dissatisfaction grew, British troops were sent in to quell any signs of rebellion, and repeated attempts by the colonists to resolve the crisis without war proved fruitless. On June 11, 1776, the colonies’ Second Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia, formed a committee to draft a document that would formally sever ties with Great Britain. The committee included Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman and Robert R. Livingston. Jefferson, who was considered the strongest and most eloquent writer, crafted the document. (Nevertheless, a total of 86 changes were made to his draft.) The Continental Congress officially adopted the final version on July 4. The following day, copies of the Declaration of Independence were distributed, and on July 6, “The Pennsylvania Evening Post” became the first newspaper to print the extraordinary document. The Declaration of Independence has since become our nation’s most cherished symbol of liberty. On July 8, 1776, the first public readings of the Declaration were held in Philadelphia’s Independence Square to the ringing of bells and band music. One year later, on July 4, 1777, Philadelphia marked Independence Day by adjourning Congress and celebrating with bonfires, bells and fireworks. The custom eventually spread to other cities and

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Combine remaining cherries and blueberries, 1/2 cup sugar or sugar substitute, 1/4 cup water and the lemon juice in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch with 4 teaspoons water, then stir into the berry mixture; return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly, until the liquid thickens and looks syrupy, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. 2. Process graham crackers in a food processor until finely ground. Add walnuts and pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to bowl; stir in remaining 1/4 cup sugar or sugar substitute. Drizzle with oil or butter and stir to combine. Press into bottom of a 9- by 13-inch baking dish. Place cherries and blueberries that were set aside for garnish on top of the graham cracker crust.

3. Beat cream cheese, yogurt, confectioners’ sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary. Spread over the berries and crust. Spoon the cooked berry mixture over top. Cover and refrigerate until cold, about RED,WHITE AND BLUE- 3 hours. NOTES: To pit fresh cherries: A hand-held cherry BERRY CHEESECAKE pitter is the right tool for the 2 cups halved, pitted, sour or job, and it also works for olsweet cherries, ives! Or pry fresh or froout the pit zen (thawed, with the tip drained; see of a knife or Note below) vegetable 2 cups blueberpeeler. To ries, fresh or toast walnuts: Cook frozen 3/4 cups granuin a small, lated sugar or dry skillet sugar substiover metute, divided dium-low 1/4 cup water, plus 4 teaspoons heat, stirring constantly, until 2 tablespoons cornstarch fragrant and lightly browned, 2 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice to 4 minutes. 1/2 box (14-ounce) graham crackers Angela Shelf Medearis is an 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, award-winning children’s autoasted thor, culinary historian and au1/3 cup canola oil or melted thor of seven cookbooks. Her butter new cookbook is “The Kitchen 2 packages (8 ounces each) re- Diva’s Diabetic Cookbook.” duced-fat cream cheese (Neuf- Her website is www.divapro. chetel), softened com. To see how-to videos, 2 cups nonfat vanilla Greek yo- recipes and much, much more, Like Angela Shelf Medearis, gurt 6 tablespoons confectioners’ The Kitchen Diva!, on Facesugar book and go to Hulu.com. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Recipes may not be reprinted without permission from Angela Shelf Medearis. (c) 2013 1. Set aside 6 or 8 cherries and King Features Synd., Inc., and 6 or 8 blueberries for garnish. Angela Shelf Medearis

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