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Lifestyles

OSU fills prescription for advocacy

Joyce Calamese put off scheduling a routine preventive medical procedure for more than a decade until an Ohio State University-trained community health worker strongly encouraged her to make the appointment. That intervention likely saved her life, the 67-year-old said. “I did not (have) my ...

Southwoods expands its imaging center in Howland

HOWLAND — Southwoods Health has expanded its imaging center in Howland, providing access to comprehensive and advanced diagnostic imaging services in Trumbull County. Located at 9371 E. Market Street, Southwoods Imaging-Howland is the only facility in Trumbull County offering both 3T MRI (3 ...

Antiviral drugs speed recovery from flu and COVID-19

Q. I'm immunocompromised and take medication for high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat and cholesterol. I tested positive for COVID-19 and the flu while traveling to California. Probably the plane trip was the culprit. I've had all my shots, but due to my condition, I don't make antibodies ...

Stepping back from toxic in-laws advised

DEAR ANNIE: I’ve been happily married for more than 40 years. The one shadow on that happiness has been my relationship with my husband’s family, especially my mother-in-law. From the beginning, she has never seemed to like me. I honestly do not know why. Over the years, she has been ...

Woman from Valley offers tip on socks

DEAR HELOISE: When I was a parent of five youngsters, we always had issues with losing and matching socks. My daughter has kids now, and she solved the problem by having her husband only wear white socks. She only wears black socks, and her kids wear colored (for her daughter) or white (for ...