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Age, gender and activity levels affect how many calories the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services advises aging individuals to consume each day. According to DHHS guidelines, sedentary men ages 61 and older should consume roughly 2,000 calories per day. Moderately active men between the ages of 61 and 65 are advised to consume 2,400 calories per day, while men at that activity level age 66 and older are urged to consume roughly 2,200 calories per day. DHHS recommendations indicate active men between the ages of 61 and 75 should consume 2,600 calories per day, while those 76 and ...

New use for duct tape eliminates skin tags

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Q. You recently had a question about skin tags and suggested applying liquid bandage or clear nail polish. You also mentioned over-the-counter cryotherapy products. When I got a skin tag as a youngster, my mother tied black silk thread on it, and it fell off in less than a week. Now I live alone and can’t tie thread around them. Instead, I use duct tape to remove them. I leave the tape on for about five days, replacing it as needed. If it is in an area that shows, I use clear duct tape. This treatment also works on warts. A. Thanks for suggesting a novel use for duct tape! You ...

Signs of overexertion seniors can learn to recognize

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Exercise is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. When paired with a nutritious diet, routine physical activity promotes long-term health and improves quality of life. The benefits of a physically active lifestyle are undeniable, but it’s important to guard against overexertion. ...

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Riverdance booked at Powers Riverdance 30 — The New Generation comes to Powers Auditorium on Feb. 25, 2027. The tour celebrates 30 years of the show that has played to audiences around the world with its mix of Irish dance and live music. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show range from $49 to $190 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday through Ticketmaster. An online-only presale starts at 10 a.m. today with the password: RIVER. Not So Haunted House returns to Austintown Gateways to Better Living will have its annual Not So Haunted House this weekend at Austintown Plaza, 5000 Mahoning ...

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“Random Acts of Artists Presents: Random Visions” is on display at the Thomases Family Endowment of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation Art Gallery. Random Acts of Artists is a grassroots movement of artists from western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio whose vision is, “Art can revitalize our communities and our lives.” The group’s purpose is to unite, inform, and encourage artists to organize and create projects that help to rejuvenate and bring more color and art into local communities. Participating artists for “Random Visions” are: Diane Beatty, Hazel Bobosky, ...