Since January, Jenn Engle of Howland has spent much of her spare time with folks who are facing their final chapter. As a volunteer for Heartland Hospice, which is based in Boardman, she is paired with clients in the program, offering companionship as part of their end-of-life care. Hospice ...
Q. I’ve been on daily baby aspirin for 45 years after a heart scan spotted small amounts of calcium. So far, I’ve been healthy, but I have two big questions. Does the risk of bleeding diminish with long-term aspirin use? Also, is there a dangerous rebound effect if long-term aspirin use is stopped? Two doctors I’ve asked said no, but I’ve read articles saying the chance of stroke or heart attack is significant if you discontinue aspirin suddenly. A lot of us are in limbo and would love answers to these questions. A. You have asked crucial questions that are rarely addressed. As ...
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DEAR ANNIE: My father died two years ago after more than 50 years of marriage. Since then, my mother seems to have stopped living. She spent her entire adult life caring for my father and raising our family. She rarely did anything just for herself. My father handled the finances, made most of the decisions and was the more social one. Now my mother calls me several times a day. She asks me to make appointments, pay bills, arrange repairs and help with even small decisions. I love her and want to help. But I have a job and a family of my own. Lately, I feel more like her parent than ...
DEAR HELOISE: People spend money on vitamins without knowing when and how to take them. Certain vitamins will do their job best when they are absorbed or ride along with certain foods. For example: ● Fat: Soluble vitamins A, E, D and K are best absorbed when they are taken with fat-rich foods such as whole milk, butter, oil and yogurt. If at all possible, take them with your largest meal of the day. ● Vitamins B and C are water-soluble and can be taken without food. When taken with food, they’re absorbed slower. What your body can’t use will be eliminated through your waste ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a skin rash (granuloma annulare), and my dermatologist said that there really isn’t a cure for it. It’s in various areas of my body — my upper back, my trunk and a few other places. The dermatologist recommended using metformin to see if this helps. All my labs are excellent, so metformin has never been something that any of my docs suggested. She even looked at my labs and said that they were great but wants to see if metformin might help. Have you ever heard of this? Should I find a different dermatologist? I’m a 67-year-old female who’s in excellent ...
