Youngstown State University graduate student Emily Vero recently presented her research from her master’s thesis at the Conference on College Composition and Communication, one of the largest national conferences for scholars and teachers of writing, rhetoric and composition. Vero, who will ...

Youngstown State University’s Wellness for Life Speaker Series will present “More than Teeth: The Hidden Power of Oral Health” 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. April 8 at the Austintown Senior Center, 112 Westchester Drive. Speaking at this free community lunch-and-learn session will be Ruth Palich, ...

Q. I have been taking 1 milligram of lithium orotate for four months. Within days, I noticed I was sleeping better. Slowly, I realized I was remembering names of the people I knew 40 years ago. I still occasionally walk into a room and have to ask myself, “Why am I here?” But now, if I ...

DEAR ANNIE: I’ve been married to my husband for six years, and for the most part we have a happy, peaceful life together. The one area where things feel complicated is with my in-laws. My husband is very close to his parents, which is something I truly admire about him. They raised a kind, ...

DEAR HELOISE: Arthritis and stiff fingers can make fastening buttons a daily struggle, but one of my friends found a simple solution: Instead of unbuttoning a blouse, leave most of the buttons fastened. Then slip the blouse over your head like a pullover, fastening only the top ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 73-year-old man who had worn glasses since the age of 12 until a successful laser surgery from 22 years ago, which resulted in near 20/20 vision. My vision has changed little since the surgery. My eye health has always been very good, if not excellent, but after a ...