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Lifestyles

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Drinking tea reduces risk of acquiring kidney stones

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 57 years old and love Pepsi, Coke, and unsweetened iced tea for the caffeine, which greatly improves my mood and gives me more energy. Unfortunately, I am borderline diabetic and get horrible kidney stones. I need a caffeine replacement source. Are there any natural ...

100 marathons in 100 days

Larry Grogin refuses to allow Parkinson’s disease to have the last word in his life. That’s why he has taken on a cross-country trek — much of it on foot — to not only raise awareness for neurological diseases and funds to fight them, but hope for those who live with such diseases ...

Health education program removes barriers

Guided by local needs and strengthened by dedicated community partnerships, Mercy Health continues to advance health and well‑being across the communities it serves. In the Mahoning Valley, the Community Health Education (CHE) program demonstrates how Mercy Health leverages comprehensive, ...

Pulmonary care physician will speak at YSU

Youngstown State University will host an evening with Dr. Rana Awdish, a nationally recognized pulmonary and critical care physician and author, 6 to 7 p.m. April 23 in the recital hall of Bliss Hall. The event, titled “An Evening with Dr. Rana Awdish: Rehumanizing Healthcare,” is free ...

What young athletes can do to reduce the risk of arthritis

Arthritis is not something many young athletes worry about. And that lack of concern is not surprising, as data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that arthritis affects just 3.6 percent of adults between the ages of 18 and 34 compared to 54 percent of adults age 75 and ...