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HINTS FROM HELOISE: Resetting a stubborn coffee maker

DEAR HELOISE: I have a coffee maker that uses coffee pods. The descale light came on, and no matter how many pots of water and vinegar I put through it, it wouldn’t function. So, I went on the internet. The suggestion was to turn the machine off and press the 6-cup and 8-cup buttons together. Then, when the descale light comes back on, you just press the K button. It bubbles and eventually shuts itself off. Now it works! Who knew? Thanks for the hints. — Ed B., in Camarillo, California DEAR HELOISE: Did you ever notice that when you eat a nice, big, fat, juicy double ...

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Legionella, pneumonia share some same traits

DEAR DR. ROACH: I was recently admitted to the hospital with pneumonia in both lungs. Given the recent outbreak of Legionella where I live, I was concerned whether I might have had this instead. They did do some tests in the hospital to try to find out. — R.C. ANSWER: I looked at the labs that you sent me, and several of them are consistent with Legionella. You had a very high C-reactive protein level, a relatively low procalcitonin level, pneumonia in both lungs, low blood sodium and a relatively low heart rate. All of these suggest Legionella rather than pneumococcal pneumonia ...

Feast Day celebrated at St. Columba

YOUNGSTOWN — Members of Polish Youngstown and St. Columba Cathedral Parish came together to honor the feast day of Eastern Europe’s most beloved Marian icons with a special Mass at St. Columba Cathedral. The Aug. 23 celebration honored Our Lady of Czestochowa, also known as the “Black ...

Religion news

MASS AT FAIRGROUNDS: There will be a Catholic Mass at the Canfield Fair at 8 a.m. Sunday with Youngstown Bishop David Bonnar as celebrant. CONCERT SERIES: First Baptist Church of Niles will host the Hyssongs in concert at 7 p.m. Sept 11 .There will be a hymn sing at 6:30 p.m. A love offering will be accepted. GRIEF SHARE: Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 550 N. Broad St., Canfield, will offer a grief share support group 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays Sept. 15 to Dec. 8. Help and encouragement will be offered following the death of a loved one. COMMUNITY OUTREACH: The Society of St. Vincent ...

Mobility tests can tell doctors a lot

Hand grip strength. Balance tests. Standing up from a seated position on the floor. These physical challenges are often touted as measurements of healthy aging and even predictors of longevity. They can provide valuable indications of your stamina and strength. They can estimate the risk of ...