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Lifestyles

Church serves up Feast of the Epiphany

YOUNGSTOWN — Aleshkael Claros-Rodriguez may be only 3 months old, but his mother already holds out high cultural hopes for her infant son. “I hope one day he can keep this tradition going,” Aleshkael’s mother, Aleishka Rodriguez of Youngstown, said. Helping the beloved cause for ...

Religion news

VOCATION EVENTS: The Diocese of Youngstown is hosting a series of Praise & Worship Nights for Vocations at various sites within the diocese through June. These nights are meant for people to pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life. Below is the ...

Mobility exercises important as we age

As they age, it’s not uncommon for many people to let out a muted groan when getting out of bed in the morning. But if you “oof” every time you get in a car or “aargh” while bending over to pick up something, it may be time to prioritize exercises that target your mobility. Dr. ...

Hobbies that can help get seniors out and about

The threat posed by social isolation has been known to medical researchers and health care professionals for years, but the issue gained wider attention during the pandemic. Restrictions on social gatherings during the pandemic opened millions of people’s eyes to the ill effects of social ...

How coconut macaroon cookies became a diarrhea remedy

Where do home remedies come from? Most of the time, we have no clue. Some have been around for centuries. Others are rooted in personal observation. We have long been collecting simple solutions for common ailments. One especially popular treatment for diarrhea arrived in our mailbox in ...

Dear Annie: When a spouse’s snoring steals your sleep

DEAR ANNIE: I’ve been happily married for 18 years, and for most of that time I’ve slept poorly — but lately it’s become unbearable. My husband falls asleep within minutes and snores loudly and steadily through the night. I lie awake listening, nudging him, turning him onto his side, ...