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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Extreme heat leaves older man speechless

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m an 82-year-old man with osteoporosis, a pacemaker and a vegetable garden, which I worked in yesterday for five hours in the extreme heat. I consumed a large bottle of ice water. When I came back into the cool house, I was unable to select or even pronounce the proper words. I felt like my brain’s gears were all in neutral. My wife had me drink a sports electrolyte drink, and I got back to normal in about 15 minutes. Did I damage myself in some way yesterday? — Prof. G ANSWER: The major concern in an older person with confusion after prolonged sun exposure is ...

China’s imperial cuisine lives on today

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BEIJING — It is said that Empress Dowager Cixi once dreamed of a pastry during the final decades of imperial China. The same treat was served to her at breakfast the following morning. Delighted, she summoned her chef and rewarded him with a silver ingot. “It was originally called ...

Jay Leno plays Stambaugh for United Way benefit

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Comedian Jay Leno returns to Stambaugh Auditorium on Jan. 7, 2027, for a benefit performance. The show is presented by The Muransky Companies, and all proceeds will benefit United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley and the work it does to support programs and services in the local community. Leno hosted NBC’s “The Tonight Show” from 1992 to 2009 and 2010 to 2014 after serving as a frequent guest host for Johnny Carson during his tenure. Leno, 76, continues to tour nationwide, and the car enthusiast hosts “Jay Leno’s Garage” on YouTube. He is a recipient of the ...

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Seeking cause for bobbing of head

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 66-year-old retired female who’s trying to keep active. My neurologist thinks that I may have tardive dyskinesia (TD), for which I tried Ingrezza, but I experienced heaviness in my chest. I’ve tried meds, vestibular therapy, balance therapy and acupuncture. I’ve also been evaluated by an ENT physician and a cardiologist. I’ve become used to the “bobbing” of my upper torso/head after the past two years. I only get relief when my head and shoulders are against something. I have been on Xanax for 15 years and may have developed this “bobbing” due to ...

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