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MASS AT FAIRGROUNDS: There will be a Catholic Mass at the Canfield Fair at 8 a.m. Sunday with Youngstown Bishop David Bonnar as celebrant. CONCERT SERIES: First Baptist Church of Niles will host the Hyssongs in concert at 7 p.m. Sept 11 .There will be a hymn sing at 6:30 p.m. A love offering will be accepted. GRIEF SHARE: Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 550 N. Broad St., Canfield, will offer a grief share support group 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays Sept. 15 to Dec. 8. Help and encouragement will be offered following the death of a loved one. COMMUNITY OUTREACH: The Society of St. Vincent ...

Mobility tests can tell doctors a lot

Hand grip strength. Balance tests. Standing up from a seated position on the floor. These physical challenges are often touted as measurements of healthy aging and even predictors of longevity. They can provide valuable indications of your stamina and strength. They can estimate the risk of ...

How seniors can be smart about snacking

Snacking is a genuine phenomenon. In fact, it seems nearly every adult reaches for one or more snacks at one point in a typical day. According to a 2023 review published in the journal Nutrients, more than 90 percent of adults in the United States report eating one or more snacks on any ...

Bidets but not smartphones in the bathroom

Q. With irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and hemorrhoids, I go to the bathroom four or five times a day. Since toilet paper never really cleans perfectly and wipes cannot be flushed down the toilet, we purchased an electric bidet. What a relief! The area is cleaned quite well. I still have to use toilet paper, but way less. I highly recommend a bidet to anyone who experiences stained underwear! A. We searched for research on the possible benefits of bidet use for conditions like yours. A systematic review titled “Be Kind to Your Behind” was not conclusive (Evidence-Based ...

DEAR ANNIE: Husband bites that hand that feeds him

DEAR ANNIE: For the 23 years I’ve been married, I’ve cooked dinner for my husband nearly every night. He has no idea how much planning, shopping and cleanup goes into it. I think he thinks the food just appears. Recently, he’s turned critical about nearly every meal: The chicken’s too dry, the vegetables are too salty. I’ve told him how irritating this is; he just kind of shrugs. I’m about ready to stop cooking for him altogether and let him fend for himself. Is that too petty? — Done Dishing It Out DEAR DONE DISHING: Twenty-three years of doing something doesn’t ...

HINTS FROM HELOISE: Cleaning spray can harm skin

DEAR HELOISE: I saw the advice to put window-cleaning spray on your hand to get rings off and immediately Googled if this was a good idea. It is not! It can be very drying to the skin. I’d think that using window-cleaning spray regularly could also be damaging to the skin. — Carol B., via email Carol, great catch, and thank you for pointing this out! I don’t imagine that people would use a spray of this kind on their skin very often. If they did, not only would it dry out their skin, it could potentially cloud their rings with chemicals that could damage soft stones (such as ...