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Lifestyles

DEAR ANNIE: Sports should instill resilience, not fear, in kids

DEAR ANNIE: My 12-year-old son has always loved playing soccer. He is not the most talented kid on the field, but he works hard, listens to feedback and truly enjoys being part of a team. Unfortunately, his new coach seems to have taken all the joy out of it. From the first practice, this ...

HINTS FROM HELOISE: Newton Falls woman has tips to lure kids to books

DEAR HELOISE: I read with interest the letter from Robert D., who commented on schoolteacher Margaret’s letter about children reading books. He is a member of Kiwanis and spoke about how their club puts books in places like doctors’ offices for parents to take home to their children. I am ...

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Benefits outweigh risks with Fosamax

DEAR DR. ROACH: My primary care doctor has prescribed the medication Evenity for my osteoporosis. I have been on Fosamax for about three years, but my recent bone density scan went down slightly in the osteoporosis area. I am very concerned about the black-box warning of heart attacks and ...

Bridge by Steve Becker

Before proceeding with the play, declarer should formulate a general plan that makes allowance for the various ways in which the opposing cards might be divided. He might not be able to come up with a plan that guarantees success against every possible distribution, but he should try to find ...

More gardening tips for the fall

Our November days are growing shorter, and if your preparation for the coming months in your garden and yard hasn’t already been completed, a checklist may help. Examining and taking notes or pictures of successes and problems will help next spring, because if you’re like me, details are ...