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TOP STORIES FOR MARIA   Pancreatic cancer is said to be the most insidious of all cancers. Is it possible to spot it early? How can one prevent it? Ginny Terry, lives in The Catskill Mountains (1984-present) • Answered April 14 My brother-in-law was diagnosed with it one month, died three months later, in 2007. My daughter’s father-in-law had it: caught it early via MRI for another condition, had ...   Read more »   How many almonds should I eat a day to lower cholesterol? Audrey, former Washington at Handy City • Answered August 12 Almonds are a healthy food that is bitter, slightly warm, and slightly toxic. They contain protein, fat, sugar, and trace amounts of amygdalin. Eating them in moderation ca...   Read more »   How do cancer patients know the end is near? Jen, lives in Earth (1993-present) • Answered June 11 My mom was diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer in 2016, she had extensive surgery, chemo and Radiation. She was positive like she knew she was going to be okay and by 2018 she wa...   Read more » How different is being 80 years old and 90 years old? Larry Larmer, former Telephone Installer to International Adviser.Saudi (1953-1990) • Updated July 27 I’m 89 and and spend of a lot of time wondering what makes us old. Of course lack of interest comes up as number ONE. Then I ask myself, why is that? Is it because after ei...   Read more »

Is death really painful, or is the body ready for death?

Rich Brandt • Answered August 28

I was a paramedic for 35-years and have seen people die in almost every way possible. All that I can say with certainty, is that it’s harder on the family and loved ones, t...   Read more » Why do most of the heart attacks take place between 3 and 4 am? Dr.Ganeshakrishnan Iyer, MBBS, MS, MCh. Lead Consultant - CTVS Surgery • Answered October 29, 2022 It is really an interesting question, and the answer is not what you might think. It's not because people eat a lot in the middle of the night. It's not because of sleep ap...   Read more »