YOUNGSTOWN — As summer heats up across the Mahoning Valley, Mercy Health is cautioning against the hidden dangers of dieting in extreme temperatures. While keto diets and intermittent fasting remain popular for those pursuing weight loss and wellness goals, these approaches can increase the ...

Q. I had chicken pox as a child and shingles as an adult. I have gotten the Shingrix vaccine. For an occasional cold sore, I use acyclovir, but I take L-lysine daily for prevention. Has anyone studied this as an alternative prevention against Alzheimer’s disease? As I understand it, the ...

It may seem counterintuitive at first to invite insects into your garden on purpose. But not all bugs are bad! In fact, many insects play a vital role in maintaining healthy gardens and productive fields. The idea that all bugs must be eliminated is a common misconception. Nature, as always, ...

I love ground covers! I did not realize until recently that there is so much to be learned about this topic. The universal ground cover is, of course, turfgrass. People have been using grasses of one sort or another for centuries. The most important role ground covers play is to prevent ...

Here are upcoming gardening events through the Ohio State University Extension Office. For more information and a complete list, contact: • OSU Mahoning County Extension Office, 490 S. Broad St., Canfield. 330-533-5538. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday. • ...

CORTLAND — The Arise young adult summer festival was designed to help younger people grow together and know that God has a plan for each of them. The Diocese of Youngstown coordinated the one-day event at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church in Cortland, which was geared to those aged 18 ...