Ch - includes diminished strength and loss of muscle coordination, while long- term consequences range from inhibit- ed growth to gastrointestinal prob- lems. Young female athletes face the added risk of losing bone mineral mass, which can lead to osteoporosis later in life. Parents can spot the tell-tale signs of a teen trying to drop excess pounds in a hurry, including: • Dramatic weight change. • Prolonged weakness. • Vomiting or frequent trips to the bathroom after eating. • Dental problems, which may result from excessive vomiting. • Diarrhea. • An obsession with exercise. Epilepsy Is Not So Dramatic People typically associate epilepsy with dramatic grand mal seizures, but Dr. Jonathan Licht, of the Center for Neurologic Study, says the neurologi- cal disorder often manifests itself in more subtle ways. "Most people believe that an epileptic seizure causes a person to Most epileptics do not have dramatic seizures. stiffen, drop to the floor and undergo convulsions," he says. "In actuality, this type of seizure afflicts a small per- centage of the epileptic population. More than two-thirds of people with epilepsy do not exhibit such). dramat- ic seizure." Symptoms of these more common "partial" seizures include stomach dis- comfort, tingling in a finger that trav- els to the arm, sudden jerking of a fin- ger or wrist that only lasts a few sec- onds, a sudden anxiety attack and repetitive movements, such as mouth chewing, hair brushing or pulling clothes. Some people experience a precursor of a coming seizure known as an aura. A sudden change in body temperature, an unpleasant taste or odor, anxiety or a feeling of deja vu could be signs of an impending seizure. ❑ 9 3 - 1- in celebration of Jewish Heritage Week: April 26-May 4, 1998 Jewish Heritage Week celebrates the significant contributions Jewish people have made to American history, culture and society. Help our community's children realize that we all have the potential to be Jewish heroes by encouraging them to identify a Jewish hero in their lives. Guidelines: • Open to children of all grades • Submit a short paragraph naming your Jewish hero and explaining why you consider him/her to be a hero (ie. the impact he/she has made on your life, the values and attributes which this person lives by) • The Jewish hero can be someone that you know personally (parent, grandparent, teacher, etc.) or someone, past or present, that you have learned about (Albert Einstein, Golda Meir, Steven Spielberg, etc.) • Include phone no. and photo of hero (if hero is from one's own life) • Submission deadline April 30, 1998 First Prize : $50 Borders Gift Certificate (2) Runners up: Jewish Sports Hall of Fame book Winners will be picked at random. Winning entries will run in The AppleTree May 15, 1998 'TN DETROIT JEW= NEWS Mail or Fax to: The Detroit Jewish News 27676 Franklin Road, Southfield, MI 48034 Fax: (248) 354-1210 Unique. Unusual. A Must See... at Sherwood. Aluminum and beads are what sets these creative pieces apart from the everyday. Many coordinating items and color combinations to choose from for all your entertaining. 30% off all gifts (most mfrs) plus complimentary gift wrapping Shop Sherwood. . it's worth it . stuns . Call The Sales Department (248) 354-7123 Ext. 209 FINE FURNITURE • ACCESSORIES • GIFTS 6644 Orchard Lake Road at Maple West Bloomfield • 248 855-1600 Mon-Thur 10-9 Tue-Wed-Fri-Sat 10-6 Sun 12-5 Get Results... Advertise in our new Entertainment Section! DVIII01T JEWISH NEWS 'T N 4/17 1998 135