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New Materials at the Marshall-Lyon County Library Fiction Albom, Mitch. Twice  Bell, Madeline. The Austen Affair   Bieker, Chelsea. Madwoman   Church, Meagan. The Mad Wife   Clipston, Amy. A Heart Set Free   Cox, Amanda.  The Better End Birding Society   Cussler, Clive & Du Brul, Jack.  The Iron Storm (Isaac Bell #15)   Dickinson, Miranda.  Somewhere Beyond the Sea   Edwards, Mark. The Wasp Trap   Follet, Ken. Circle of Days   Glass, Seraphina Nova. The Vacancy in Room 10   Golden, Kate. If Not for My Baby   Hoover, C. Too ...

Metoprolol prescribed for palpitations exacerbates anxiety

Dear Dr. Roach:I just discontinued using metoprolol succinate extended release (ER) at a dosage of 6.25 mg. My heart rate is normally in the 70-80s, and my blood pressure is normal. My doctor prescribed metoprolol for palpitations, but it seems totally unnecessary. My issue is that I am experiencing tachycardia of over 100 beats every single night as well as dry mouth. Could this be anxiety? And do you think an antidepressant like Zoloft or Paxil would help? I had a Holter monitor, which showed nothing wrong with my heart. The palpitations were sporadic only when I was anxious. I ...

Regional Calendar

The Independent calendar lists upcoming meetings, facility hours and events in and around Marshall. To have your group’s events listed, email the information to news@marshallindependent.com or submit the information to our virtual newsroom. Today AA (Book study), 8 a.m., Open Door Church, 77 North Bruce Street. Habitat Market, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Market Street Mall, Marshall. Marshall-Lyon County Library hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 201 C St. MAFAC Arts Center and Gift Shop, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 109 N. 3rd Street. Lyon County Museum, noon-4 p.m., 301 W. Lyon St., Marshall. Narcotics ...

Drawing the line with my daughter-in-law

Dear Annie: My 54-year-old son recently married his childhood sweetheart with whom he had a son 36 years ago. They never married before but kept in touch because of their son. Unfortunately, their boy was killed in an auto accident four years ago. I’ve loosely kept in touch with my new daughter-in-law all this time. Last year, she stole a debit card from me and emptied one of my bank accounts. She was caught and has been reimbursing me but still owes about half the amount she stole. Recently I noticed that some of my jewelry was missing and I initially suspected another person ...

Ditching the perfume

Dear Heloise: I just read the letter about not wearing strong scents as they can really bother people. I agree and would even ask: Why wear it at all?! In olden days, it was worn to mask bad body odor before people bathed regularly. And going even further, a multitude of body products today are scented -- deodorant, shampoo, body lotion, soap, hairspray, and more. So, with such a mix of scents, what do you even end up smelling like? Can your perfume even smell as it was meant to? And especially for women, do men really care about perfume? -- Judith Sullivan, in Lake George, New ...

In Recognition

The Southwestern Center for Independent Living (SWCIL) would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make our first Accessible Deer Hunt a success! To all the local businesses and organizations that helped make this event possible — thank you for your generosity and support. This event simply would not have been possible without you. To all the volunteers who gave time out of their busy personal schedules — thank you! Your dedication made this hunt possible, and the time you spent with your hunters helped create a welcoming, inclusive experience for everyone ...