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Lifestyles

Mobility exercises important as we age

As they age, it’s not uncommon for many people to let out a muted groan when getting out of bed in the morning. But if you “oof” every time you get in a car or “aargh” while bending over to pick up something, it may be time to prioritize exercises that target your mobility. Dr. ...

Hobbies that can help get seniors out and about

The threat posed by social isolation has been known to medical researchers and health care professionals for years, but the issue gained wider attention during the pandemic. Restrictions on social gatherings during the pandemic opened millions of people’s eyes to the ill effects of social ...

How coconut macaroon cookies became a diarrhea remedy

Where do home remedies come from? Most of the time, we have no clue. Some have been around for centuries. Others are rooted in personal observation. We have long been collecting simple solutions for common ailments. One especially popular treatment for diarrhea arrived in our mailbox in ...

Dear Annie: When a spouse’s snoring steals your sleep

DEAR ANNIE: I’ve been happily married for 18 years, and for most of that time I’ve slept poorly — but lately it’s become unbearable. My husband falls asleep within minutes and snores loudly and steadily through the night. I lie awake listening, nudging him, turning him onto his side, ...

Hints from Heloise: Spooning out seeds in squash

DEAR HELOISE: I use a serrated grapefruit spoon to spoon out the seeds from squash. It really gets them out easily. — Nancy K., in Amsterdam, New York DEAR HELOISE: I live in a two-story home and have a spare fridge in the garage for the “overflow.” I keep a pad of sticky notes in ...

To Your Good Health: Whole fruit healthier than juice

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a generally healthy 70-year-old man, and I like to drink orange juice — the kind that is freshly squeezed with no additives but is pasteurized. I also like to eat strawberries almost every day. My recent A1C and glucose levels were 6% and 110 mg/dL, respectively. My prior ...