A Youngstown native and 2007 Boardman High School graduate recently released a free, publicly accessible health and wellness guide designed to help people better understand nutrition, stress, mental health and everyday lifestyle decisions — especially at a time when many feel overwhelmed by ...

Q. I take pramipexole to treat restless leg syndrome. When I play casino games, I seem not to be able to stop playing. I have almost maxed out my credit cards. My doctor said a drug I was taking could cause an addiction, but I really couldn’t believe it would happen to me. I have also ...

WASHINGTON — “Exercise your brain,” experts advise people hoping to stave off dementia. But how? Stretching your brain might be the better description. Do a crossword puzzle a day and you may just get good at crosswords. Instead, research increasingly shows that a variety of habits ...

DEAR ANNIE: I never imagined that after raising three children, loving them through every stage and being a hands-on mother, I would end up feeling like a stranger to my own grandchildren. My son married a woman who, at first, seemed organized and devoted. Over time, though, it has become ...

DEAR HELOISE: I’ve learned that patience really matters at the doctor’s office. Sometimes I’m taken in right away, and other times, I wait. I’ve found that it helps to come prepared. I bring a book or make sure my phone is charged so that the time doesn’t feel wasted. I also try to ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I had several abdominal surgeries decades ago. Now that I’m approaching 70, I cannot seem to lose my tummy. My waist is approaching 35 inches despite a strict Mediterranean-style diet, walking or biking for over 30 minutes daily, and weight lifting daily. I would like to ...