For some people, the first sign of a heart rhythm issue doesn’t come from symptoms. It comes from a smartwatch notification. As wearable devices become more sophisticated, Mercy Health experts say they are helping people identify potential heart concerns earlier, creating opportunities for ...
Immediate CPR can double or triple a person’s chance of survival in a cardiac emergency. That’s why the American Heart Association, devoted to longer, healthier lives for all, recently distributed 70 CPR Anytime kits in Youngstown. The Association delivered 35 adult and child CPR ...
Prevent Blindness Ohio has again declared September as Sports Eye Safety Month. New Prevent Blindness data shows that there were more than 44,000 sports-related eye injuries treated in the United States in 2025. Basketball had the highest rate of eye injuries for those ages 15 and older. Pool and water sports, such as swimming, had the most eye injuries for those ages 14 and younger. As the popularity of pickleball continues to grow, so does the number of related eye injuries. These may occur from a direct hit by a pickleball or by a paddle, or falls. The American Academy of ...
DEAR ANNIE: I am desperate to declutter our house, but my husband has a very hard time letting go of anything. Our closets are overflowing, the garage is packed, and we have boxes of things we haven’t opened in years. There are old tools, clothes that no longer fit, broken electronics, stacks of paperwork and even things from hobbies he hasn’t touched in decades. Every time I suggest donating or throwing something away, he finds a reason we might need it someday. I’m not trying to get rid of everything or make our home look like a showroom. I just want to be able to open a closet ...
Q. I have glaucoma and have been using tafluprost eye drops for several years to treat it. My eyelashes got longer and thicker as a side effect. Since tafluprost comes in single-use vials, there is always liquid left over. I had almost no eyebrows due to hypothyroidism, so I decided to try using the leftover drops from the tafluprost on my brow line and now I have thicker eyebrows. Bonus! A. Tafluprost is a prostaglandin-like drug in the same category as bimatoprost. You might recognize these drugs better by their brand names, Zioptan and Lumigan, respectively. Doctors prescribe them ...
DEAR HELOISE: Regarding the post from Victoria R., in Kingston, New York, as a single mother, I found it difficult and tedious to take my early teens school shopping. I added them both to a designated credit card, and I gave them a limit and a list of what they needed to purchase! They did great! Not only did this method teach them to budget, they now had a viable credit history. It was a great learning lesson. We’re now doing this for our grandchildren. — T.C.S., via email T.C.S., it’s a good idea as long as they don’t overspend. It’s important that you give them ...
