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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Just say no to nicotine for memory

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a healthy 70-year-old female who works full-time and plays tennis regularly. I’m 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weigh 140 pounds. My concern is my memory, especially my speech. English is my second language, but I’ve been in the United States for over 40 years. Words often disappear from me when I need them and come back later when the subject is closed. When I shared my concern with my friend, I was told that nicotine patches are helpful for memory loss, even though I’m no longer a smoker. I quit smoking 15 years ago after decades of smoking. What’s your ...

Diocese names new coordinator of athletics

YOUNGSTOWN — The Diocese of Youngstown has named Tim McNeil as the new Coordinator of Athletics, effective July 8. McNeil, a native of Mineral Ridge, is a Warren John F. Kennedy graduate and spent 19 years coaching at Westminster College. He spent the previous two decades as head coach for the Westminster men’s and women’s cross country and track and field programs. He led the Titans to 16 Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) Championships. McNeil is a 1996 graduate of Westminster, where he excelled in track and field as well as football. In 2004, he earned a ...

Religion news

CHRISTMAS IN JULY: Trinity United Methodist Church, 30 W. Front St., Youngstown, will have a special Christmas in July service at 11:15 a.m. Sunday. The service will feature music by Park Avenue Brass with sounds of Christmas. There will be music, prayer and reflection as the congregation celebrates the hope and peace the Christmas story offers. FIRST FRIDAY: The First Friday Club of Greater Youngstown speaker series will host a program at noon Aug. 6 at Avion on the Water Banquet Center, 2177 W. Western Reserve Road, Canfield. Guest speaker is George Beelen, retired professor and ...

Healthy diet, healthy lifestyle can add up to a healthy you

Nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle are the foundation of human health. Having good nutrition allows your cells, tissues and organs to function properly. Poor nutrition leads to some severe health risks as we age. Muscle wasting, extreme fatigue and a weaker immune system can all ...

Finding the best BP medicine is challenging

High blood pressure is one of the most common conditions affecting Americans. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that nearly half of adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure. That comes out to 120 million people. The latest guidelines encourage health care professionals to get patients' blood pressure under 120/80. That can be a challenge. There is no scientific way to predict which antihypertensive medicine will work best for any given individual. As a result, both doctors and patients participate in a lengthy experiment, otherwise known as trial and ...