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To Your Good Health: Concerned by mild decrease in kidney function

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a relatively healthy 54-year-old male. My daily medications are 20 mg of lisinopril, 20 mg of atorvastatin, and 145 mg of fenofibrate. I also take a 500-mg dose of naproxen on an as-needed basis for various aches and pains from military-service-related conditions. My naproxen intake varies anywhere from 0-4 doses per week. I exercise regularly and stay hydrated as well. Every six months, I see my primary care physician for a wellness check that includes a blood lipid panel. Over the past few visits, I noticed that my kidney function results indicated a “mild to ...

Neil Diamond tribute opens WCMA season

Warren Civic Music Association subscribers may think that the guy singing Neil Diamond songs next week looks familiar. There’s a good reason — last year he was Paul Simon. The tribute act A Little Bit Diamond opens WCMA’s 2026-27 season on Sept. 10, and the band is led by Nick ...

Thursday evening TV

Fall full of sequels, Oscar hopefuls

Movie fans have plenty to look forward to this fall, in theaters and at home. September brings Ryan Reynolds in the Cold War comedy “Mayday,” Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman in “Practical Magic 2,” and Brad Pitt in the survival thriller “Heart of the Beast.” October highlights ...

Mahoning Valley arts and entertainment

Art ARTS & EDUCATION AT THE HOYT, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle, Pa.: “Shaping Space: PIttsburgh Society of Sculptors” and “Nicole May Luga — City Scrolls: Everyday Beauty,” both through Sept. 30. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday ...

Bridge by Steve Becker

Opening lead — seven of hearts. The arithmetic of bridge dictates that a small slam should be bid whenever the chance of making it is better than even. This is because if you bid and make six, whether vulnerable or not, you gain just about as many points as you’d lose if the attempt ...