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St. Vincent de Paul reaches out

YOUNGSTOWN — In the Bible, Matthew 25:40 says, “The King replies, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’" Volunteers from St. Vincent de Paul Mahoning District Council staff and its board, as well as the St. ...

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800TH FEAST DAY: The Shrine of Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted, 517 S. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown, will celebrate the 800th Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi at 5:30 p.m. Mass Oct. 3. Bishop David Bonnar of the Diocese of Youngstown will lead the worship. Music will begin at 5 p.m. In honor of the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Leo XIV has declared the year through Jan. 7 as the Jubilee Year of St. Francis. The Franciscan religious communities and St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Canton are planning opportunities to fall more deeply in love with God ...

Want to lower your risk of dementia?

WASHINGTON — New blood tests that might predict Alzheimer’s years before symptoms begin may sound tantalizing for people who worry about later-in-life dementia. But doctors say they aren’t quite ready yet — and besides, you don’t need a test before trying to lower your risk. The ...

Hazards that compromise senior safety at home

Homes are supposed to be sanctuaries where people can be comfortable and live independently. However, houses that are completely suitable for younger populations often harbor hidden threats that can compromise senior safety. At Heart Home Care notes aging in place remains a top priority ...

Menthol works magic for restless leg syndrome

Q. I’ve suffered with restless leg syndrome for years. I finally found something that works and I can’t sleep without it. My secret is Biofreeze, which you can get almost anywhere. Each night, I put it on my wrists and ankles before getting into bed. With this, I sleep through the night. It has been a lifesaver for me, and I believe it could help lots of people. A. Thanks for sharing your discovery. We were disappointed to find no studies on topical menthol (the active ingredient in Biofreeze products) for restless legs. We suspect it may be working through transient receptor ...

DEAR ANNIE: Family chat disintegrates into political forum

DEAR ANNIE: My entire extended family is in a group chat together. Sometimes it’s fun, and sometimes it’s useful, but most of the time it’s just noisy. The worst offender is my cousin “Daniel.” At least once a week, he sends political rants, tweets and reels to the chat. It’s wearing on everyone, especially my mom’s side of the family, which sits on the completely opposite end of the political spectrum from him. I don’t know whether to mute it, leave outright or say something. It honestly feels like Daniel enjoys stirring the pot in what used to be a perfectly harmless ...