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Lifestyles

DEAR ANNIE: ‘Sucking it up’ is not always the best answer

This column previously appeared in 2023. Annie Lane is off this week. DEAR ANNIE: I’ve read a few letters in your column in which parents wrote about two of their children arguing and wanting there to be peace. And in all of the replies, you have advocated trying to remind people about the ...

HINTS FROM HELOISE: How to get underwear stains out

DEAR HELOISE: I’ve been having issues with my underwear getting stained, and I’ve tried bleach to get the stains out. The bleach would damage the elasticity and render them too loose to wear, so from now on, I just use a smaller bowl and only soak the stained portion. — Johnny B., in ...

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Patient’s height is too often overlooked

DEAR DR. ROACH: Why is it that when one sees the doctor, the nurse will take their weight and blood pressure but neglect to take their height? I find this very interesting as height is asked on medical forms when receiving a bone density test, MRI, scan, etc. How is one to know what their ...

Bridge by Steve Becker

At first glance, it might seem that South must go down one in four spades on this deal from a team contest. Because of the 5-0 spade split, he appears destined to lose two hearts, a diamond and a spade. But declarer made his contract with careful play, and there wasn’t anything the defenders ...

Come catch some Zs

BOARDMAN — Mercy Health officials cut the ribbon Friday on the Mercy Health Boardman Sleep Medicine Center, which is inside St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. The comprehensive site brings state-of-the-art technology, expanded capacity and multiple key services together under one roof to ...