ISAAC ASIMOV’S SUPER QUIZ

Times West Virginian

Friday, September 4, 2020

ADVICE

The only way back from

cheating is through truth

Dear Annie: I met the

man of my dreams about

two years ago. He showed

me what it felt like to be

loved by a man for the first

time. I was the happiest I

had ever been ¡ª until about

six months ago. I caught

him in a hotel with another

woman. She came out first

and tried to make me believe

he wasn¡¯t there. But the

room was in his name. So, I

knew he was there. I waited

and, eventually, he did come

outside. When he did, he had

a huge grin on his face. That

will forever haunt me. All he

would say is that it wasn¡¯t

what I thought it was.

I decided to dig a little

deeper and found out he

had been hiring prostitutes

since the day we moved in

together. He had also stayed

two weeks with another

woman when I went on

vacation a year before. He

has yet to apologize in any

way. If I bring it up, then he

gets mad and says that it¡¯s

in the past. And wants me

to believe that he¡¯s not still

cheating. I love this man very

much, but how do I get past

this? It would be easier if

he¡¯d talk about it. He won¡¯t.

He gets mad and acts like

I¡¯m the one doing wrong just

by bringing it up. Any advice

would help. ¡ª Heartbroken

in Kentucky

Dear Heartbroken:

Couples can work together to

heal the wounds of infidelity

¡ª but only when the partner

who¡¯s been unfaithful

shows remorse and a desire

to change. If he not only

betrayed you but won¡¯t even

say sorry, then it¡¯s time to

kick his sorry caboose to the

curb. His behavior hasn¡¯t

just been deceitful; it¡¯s been

disrespectful. As painful as

it might be to break up with

him, you¡¯re in for a lifetime

of hurt if you don¡¯t.

Dear Annie: I am an

85-year-old healthy single

woman living in a small

Northern California town.

I am an artist and have

enjoyed painting during this

time when I am isolated.

Recently, some friends,

who live in a mobile home

park nearby, invited me to

join them for an hour every

afternoon to play ¡°kick

an empty can¡± with them

in the wide streets of the

park. There are four to six

people every day. We¡¯re

safe: We¡¯re always six feet

apart. And the speed limit is

Dear

Annie

Annie Lane

Syndicated

Columnist

15 miles per hour. When a

vehicle approaches, we all

retreat to the curb.

Meanwhile, the drivers

wave, laugh and honk

their horns as they pass by.

We¡¯ve worn out several

cans in the process, but

all have plenty more to

contribute. Great fun and

great friends! ¡ª Mim in

Grass Valley, CA

Dear Mim: Your letter

made me smile. Here¡¯s to

finding more ways to stay

young at heart.

Dear Annie: The letter

from ¡°Witchy Woman¡±

made me feel sad for her ¡ª

not only because she thinks

she looks like a witch but

because she is starting to

wonder why her husband

of many years would marry

her. This is the husband

who raised a family with

her, encouraged her to go

back to school and have a

successful career, the man

who is kind, gentle, and

caring.

She doesn¡¯t realize it, but

this is also the husband who

is madly in love with her,

the husband who has never

seen what she sees when she

looks in the mirror. Instead,

he looks at her every day

and thanks his lucky stars

for having this wonderful,

beautiful, hardworking,

talented woman in his life.

Trust me, if the shape of her

nose or chin bothered him,

he would have been gone

long ago. Just sign me... ¡ª

Old Married Guy Still in

Love After 47 years

Dear OMG: Your letter

brought a tear to my eye.

Congrats on many decades

of marriage, and thanks for

sharing the love and wisdom.

¡°Ask Me Anything: A

Year of Advice From Dear

Annie¡± is out now! Annie

Lane¡¯s debut book ¡ª

featuring favorite columns

on love, friendship, family

and etiquette ¡ª is available

as a paperback and

e-book. Visit .

for

more information. Send your

questions for Annie Lane to

dearannie@.

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Cystic fibrosis and COVID-19

Mayo Clinic News Network

An estimated 30,000 people are

living with cystic fibrosis in the

U.S. This genetic disease can cause

progressive lung damage and recurrent

episodes of lung infections in many

who are affected. Understanding the

effects of COVID-19 is critical to

patients with cystic fibrosis as this

worldwide pandemic continues.

¡°Cough and shortness of breath,

which are common signs of COVID-19

infection, also occur frequently in

patients with cystic fibrosis. This

overlap of symptoms can certainly

raise a patient¡¯s concern about a

possible COVID-19 infection,¡± says

Dr. Margaret Johnson, a Mayo Clinic

pulmonologist.

The susceptibility of patients with

cystic fibrosis to COVID-19 is not

fully understood, but Dr. Johnson says

a limited number of cases have been

reported so far. And most cystic fibrosis

patients who contracted COVID-19

have recovered without hospitalization.

As the pandemic continues, Dr.

Johnson says more is being learned

about the effects of COVID-19 and

the potential long-term implications to

patients with cystic fibrosis and other

lung diseases.

¡°We are beginning to understand

that COVID-19 may cause long-term

lung scarring. For patients with cystic

fibrosis or other lung damage, this can

further intensify existing damage and

make it even more difficult for oxygen

NIAID

This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2, the virus

which causes COVID-19.

to get into their tissues,¡± says Dr.

Johnson.

Although it is common practice for

patients with cystic fibrosis to wear

a mask in many settings, maintain

social distancing and practice excellent

personal hygiene, Dr. Johnson says

patients with cystic fibrosis should

remain vigilant regarding safety matters

to slow the spread of COVID-19.

¡°I would recommend many cystic

fibrosis patients also consider limiting

guests in their home and continuing to

avoid indoor restaurant dining,¡± she

says.Also, since cystic fibrosis can

affect many organ systems, Dr. Johnson

strongly recommends that if patients

have not previously established care

with an accredited cystic fibrosis center,

they should do so.

¡°Cystic fibrosis is a complex disease

that affects each person living with it

differently. Therefore, it is important for

patients with cystic fibrosis to maintain

strong bonds with a qualified care team

so that new or changing symptoms can

be addressed, particularly if they may

be related to a COVID-19 infection,¡±

she says, adding that Mayo Clinic

is among the 150 centers in the U.S.

accredited by the Cystic Fibrosis

Foundation.

Over the past few years, many

advances have been made in the care of

patients with cystic fibrosis, including

new medications that have been

incredibly effective for many people.

¡°It is not at all a stretch to call the new

medical therapy a real game-changer.

Now is a great time to establish care

with an accredited cystic fibrosis

center and connect with health care

professionals who can help you stay

healthy,¡± says Dr. Johnson. ¡°This is

particularly important as we continue to

deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.¡±

Cause of motion sickness still unclear

Dear Doctors: What can you

recommend for motion sickness? We¡¯ve

been taking the family driving a lot

lately to get us out of the house, but

unless I¡¯m the one behind the wheel, the

mountain roads where we live make me

nauseated.

Dear Reader: There¡¯s nothing like

a bout of motion sickness to ruin an

otherwise fun day. The symptoms can

range from the queasy stomach that

you describe to dizziness, a throbbing

headache, cold sweats, anxiety and

vomiting. It¡¯s a common affliction, and

we wouldn¡¯t be surprised if the other

passengers in your car aren¡¯t suffering a

bit as well.

Although the exact cause of motion

sickness remains unclear, it appears

to be linked to a miscommunication

between what our eyes are telling

us and what is being reported by the

delicate structures of the inner ear.

Known as the vestibular system, this is

the mechanism that controls balance.

When you turn your head, bend down

or twist around, the resulting image

you¡¯re seeing is in sync with what

your inner ear says is happening. Your

physical body is in motion, but the

ground is stationary. In a car on a twisty

road, however, the signals get mixed.

Your eyes say your body is sitting still,

but to your inner ear, your body is in

Ask the

Doctors

Dr. Ko and

Dr. Glazer

motion. It¡¯s not clear how or why, but

this sensory dissonance stimulates

pathways in the brain that lead to the

often gut-churning symptoms of motion

sickness. For whatever reason, the brain

has decided the body is best off purging

itself, and either nausea or vomiting can

be the outcomes.

For some people, medications that

address the symptoms of motion

sickness can be helpful. This includes

over-the-counter products with

dimenhydrinate, an antihistamine used

to control nausea and vomiting, or

meclizine hydrochloride, an antiemetic

to prevent nausea, vomiting or dizziness

associated with motion sickness.

Take it an hour or two before you

head out. If over-the-counter meds

aren¡¯t working, consider prescription

medications such as the scopolamine

patch and promethazine. These are also

useful for symptoms of seasickness.

Dimenhydrinate and meclizine

ISAAC ASIMOV¡¯S SUPER QUIZ

Take this Super Quiz to a Ph.D.

Score 1 point for each correct

answer on the Freshman Level,

2 points on the Graduate Level

and 3 points on the Ph.D. Level.

Subject: BODY PART WORDS

Each answer is a word that

ends with a visible body part.

(e.g., Something that you sit on.

Answer: Chair.)

FRESHMAN LEVEL

1. To cause damage to

someone or something.

Answer________

2. Twelve months.

Answer________

3. You kiss under it at Christmas

time.

Answer________

GRADUATE LEVEL

4. A common ingredient of a

martini cocktail.

Answer________

5. To recognize a disease by

signs and symptoms.

Answer________

6. Previously used or owned by

another.

Answer________

PH.D. LEVEL

7. Attend religious services.

Answer________

8. A person of intellectual or

erudite tastes.

Answer________

9. A golf hole with a sharp

angle in the fairway.

Answer________

ANSWERS: 1. Harm. 2. Year.

3. Mistletoe. 4. Vermouth. 5.

Diagnose. 6. Secondhand.

7. Worship. 8. Highbrow. 9.

Dogleg.

SCORING:

18 points ¡ª congratulations,

doctor; 15 to 17 points ¡ª honors

graduate; 10 to 14 points ¡ª

you¡¯re plenty smart, but no

grind; 4 to 9 points ¡ª you really

should hit the books harder;

1 point to 3 points ¡ª enroll in

remedial courses immediately;

0 points ¡ª who reads the

questions to you?

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Fisher

hydrochloride can cause dry mouth and

drowsiness. If you choose a prescription

remedy, be sure to go over the potential

side effects with your pharmacist.

Since you know you¡¯re prone

to motion sickness, you can take

precautions before the drive. Avoid a

heavy meal before you head out. Stay

hydrated, but skip the caffeine, beer

or cocktails. Crack a window to get

a steady supply of fresh air. Opt for

the front seat, where you can easily

keep your eyes on a fixed point on the

horizon in front of you. That helps

your brain unscramble the mixed

signals sent by your eyes and inner

ear. Some travelers swear by ginger,

available in powdered form, to ease

nausea. Despite conflicting evidence

about its efficacy in easing motion

sickness, acupressure also has its

proponents. In this method, constant

pressure is applied to the insides of the

wrists via specially designed elastic

wristbands.

If all else fails, consider taking a turn

behind the wheel. It¡¯s not known why,

but having control over the car sharply

reduces the risk of motion sickness.

Eve Glazier, M.D., MBA, is an

internist and associate professor of

medicine at UCLA Health. Elizabeth

Ko, M.D., is an internist and assistant

professor of medicine at UCLA Health.

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