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Lifestyles

DEAR ANNIE: Drawing boundaries without hurting family ties

DEAR ANNIE: I’ve been married to my husband for six years, and for the most part we have a happy, peaceful life together. The one area where things feel complicated is with my in-laws. My husband is very close to his parents, which is something I truly admire about him. They raised a kind, ...

HINTS FROM HELOISE: Fasten all buttons with ease

DEAR HELOISE: Arthritis and stiff fingers can make fastening buttons a daily struggle, but one of my friends found a simple solution: Instead of unbuttoning a blouse, leave most of the buttons fastened. Then slip the blouse over your head like a pullover, fastening only the top ...

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: How to treat a ‘blob’ in eye

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 73-year-old man who had worn glasses since the age of 12 until a successful laser surgery from 22 years ago, which resulted in near 20/20 vision. My vision has changed little since the surgery. My eye health has always been very good, if not excellent, but after a ...

Growing your own herbs has numerous benefits

There’s something magical about snipping a few fresh leaves from an herb you’ve grown yourself and tossing it into your cooking. Growing your own herbs isn’t just a hobby — it’s a small daily luxury, a connection to nature and it provides benefits in ways you might not ...

OSU Extension offers Spring Garden Workshop April 25

CANFIELD — Ohio State University Master Gardener Volunteers of Mahoning/Columbiana counties will host their annual Spring Garden Workshop 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. April 25 at the OSU Extension Office on South Broad Street. This workshop provides new learning opportunities for all, ranging from ...