Page 18 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2025 How Much Advil (Ibuprofen) Is Too Much? 1. On June 6, 1944, was Operation Overlord, which was the code name for what? 2. Where do boba pearls come from? 3. Recently, in County Dublin about 200 people swam in retro swimsuits and blond wigs in a cancer charity event having what fi lm star namesake? 4. On June 7 is the Belmont Stakes; what is a stakes race? 5. In what year was the fi rst credit card: 1950, 1959 or 1966? 6. Reportedly, in 1994 the most costly antique teddy bear (1905) was sold; it had been taken everywhere by Colonel Bob Henderson, even to what landing? 7. On June 8, 1966, which two American sports leagues announced their merger? 8. What is another word for sprinkles? 9. In filmmaking, what have padding-stuff ed half coconut shells been used for? 10. June 9 is National Donald Duck Day; what is his middle name: Dewey, Fauntleroy or Answers Jasper? 11. Hattie McDaniel won Best Supporting Actress for portraying Mammy in what 1939 fi lm? 12. How are fl uff ernutter, po’ boy and Reuben similar? 13. On June 10, 1935, what group with a 12-step program was founded in Akron, Ohio? 14. Which state has the most Spanish speaking people: California, Florida or Texas? 15. What are HDL and LDL varieties of? 16. Where would you fi nd Della Street, Paul Drake and District Attorney Hamilton Burger? 17. On June 11 in what city was the Great Broad Street Riot of 1837? 18. Carrot has lots of what vitamin? 19. The name of what Korean vegetable dish includes a name? 20. On June 12, 1827, Johanna Spyri was born; she was the Swiss author of what classic children’s book subtitled “Her Years of Wandering and Learning”? Dear Savvy Senior, I take Advil pretty regularly for arthritis pain and headaches, but how can I tell if I’m taking more than is safe? Achy Alan Dear Alan, Ibuprofen — better known by one of its brand names, Advil — is one of the most popular medications on the market today for treating all diff erent types of pain, headaches, fevers and cramps. Given the drug’s broad pain-reducing eff ects, safety record and availability over the counter (OTC), it’s no surprise that some people pop the little brownish-red tablets whenever they feel the slightest twinge of discomfort. But ibuprofen, which is also sold under brand names like Motrin and Nuprin, can pose certain health risks, especially for those with kidney or stomach issues. Here’s what you should know. What’s Safe? For most adults and children ages 12 years and older, the recommended OTC dose of ibuprofen is one (or two, if needed) 200-milligram tablets, caplets or gel caplets every four to six hours while symptoms persist. You shouldn’t take more than 1,200 mg (or six pills) in a 24hour period. If you haven’t consulted a doctor about how much is safe, or if you aren’t certain about your risk factors, it’s best not to exceed the recommended limit of 1,200 milligrams a day. If you have chronic pain, or were recently injured or had surgery, your doctor may prescribe ibuprofen for you at a higher dose. Prescription tablets are usually stronger compared to the OTC dose, such as 600 mg and 800 mg. The maximum daily dose for prescription-strength ibuprofen is 3,200 mg in a 24-hour period. But it’s important only to take what your provider has prescribed for you. Also be aware that ibuprofen is sometimes added to certain cold and fl u medications, so always read the ingredient list on medications before using them. Be Cautious! Ibuprofen belongs to a class of drugs known as nonsteroidal anti-infl ammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, which reduce pain and infl ammation by blocking the activity of certain enzymes. But these enzymes also help maintain kidney and liver function and regulate the balance of fluids and electrolytes in your body. So, taking ibuprofen can be dangerous for patients with kidney disease or failure; those with liver damage or cirrhosis; and people with conditions that put strain on their kidneys, like high blood pressure or heart failure. Those at high risk for these conditions — as well as for stomach ulcers, heart attacks, strokes or bleeding problems — should talk with their doctors before taking ibuprofen. People who take medications such as diuretics, anticoagulants, ACE inhibitors or ARBs (angiotensin receptor blockers) to manage cardiovascular issues should also be careful, because ibuprofen stresses the kidneys and the heart. To reduce these health risks, don’t take the maximum recommended dose for more than a week or two at a time. If you need it for more than two weeks, or if you’re turning to ibuprofen every day to keep your aches and pains in check, you need to see your doctor. When taken for long periods, ibuprofen can also increase the risk of stomach ulcers. The drug inhibits enzymes that, among other things, aid in the production of mucus that lines and protects the stomach lining, so without these enzymes, the stomach becomes vulnerable to irritation and damage. Some alternatives to ibuprofen you should talk to your doctor about include acetaminophen (Tylenol), topical NSAIDs (diclofenac gel) that is not absorbed into the blood to the same extent as oral NSAIDs, nonacetylated salicylates, curcumin (an active ingredient in turmeric) and acupuncture. 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. REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS BUYER1 Bozkurt, Mucteba K Muggeri, Juan M Navarette, Maria Numic, Niki Rivera, Nehemias G Rodriguez, Edgar A BUYER2 Elrefaie, Reema Landaverde, Francisco F Hernandez, Irvin G SELLER1 Babineau, Andrea Malachowski, Michele Freeman, Jamie A Brenda A Rubbico RET Desjardins, Shoshana Mreg Floyd Street Rt Mcfadden, Justin Rubbico, Brenda A Chiles, Kevin SELLER2 ADDRESS 291 Revere St #9 17 Lawson Ave 434 Proctor Ave 30 Floyd St Revere Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com DATE PRICE 05.16.25 475000 05.15.25 350000 05.16.25 650000 350 Revere Beach Blvd #11G 05.13.25 340000 43 Witherbee Ave 05.16.25 642500 05.16.25 900000 1. D-Day or the Battle of Normandy (“D” describes the first day of a large military endeavor.) 2. Tapioca 3. Marilyn Monroe (Marilyn’s Mater Paddle for the Mater Hospital Foundation) 4. When at least a part of a horse race’s prize is put up by the horses’ owners 5. 1950 (Diners Club card) 6. . D-Day 7. National Football League and American Football League 8. Jimmies 9. Horse hoof sounds 10. Fauntleroy 11. “Gone With the Wind” 12. They are types of sandwich. 13. Alcoholics Anonymous 14. California 15. Cholesterol 16. The TV series “Perry Mason” (inspired by Erle Stanley Gardner’s novels) 17. Boston (an altercation between English and Irish; per the 1838 Boston Almanac, it started “between an engine company returning from a fi re, and an Irish funeral procession.”) 18. A 19. Kimchi 20. “Heidi”
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