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HINTS FROM HELOISE: Get stove that shuts itself off

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DEAR HELOISE: I read the hint from your reader, Jim, about leaving stovetop knobs slightly off the vertical line to remind him to turn them off. If anyone’s in the market for a new stovetop, may I recommend induction stovetops? Not only can you boil a cup of water in 60 seconds, but if you remove a pan from the burner, it’ll automatically turn off if it doesn’t detect the pan again. — Emily M., in Kingwood, Texas DEAR HELOISE: This is in response to the 85-year-old individual who kept a magnifying glass in her kitchen for troublesome labels that are difficult to read. I ...

TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH: Treating chronic kidney disease

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your column every day. I haven’t seen any information on chronic kidney disease (CKD). There are many articles on the internet about this subject, telling us how to combat it with easy, at-home remedies. Most articles discuss how to cleanse your nephron filters with things such as pumpkin seed oil, cinnamon, etc. I’m a borderline Type 2 diabetic, and I take Jardiance. My last eGFR was 52. My last creatinine level was 1.39 mg/dL. Could you possibly provide me with some useful information on this subject? Is there a simpler way to combat CKD? There are millions ...

Healthy diet, healthy lifestyle can add up to a healthy you

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Nutrition and living a healthy lifestyle are the foundation of human health. Having good nutrition allows your cells, tissues and organs to function properly. Poor nutrition leads to some severe health risks as we age. Muscle wasting, extreme fatigue and a weaker immune system can all ...

YO NIGHTS! postponed due to air quality

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Due to the current air quality advisory for the region, today’s YO NIGHTS! downtown business takeover event with the band Geo C & Tha Storm is postponed. A new date for the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre event will be announced once it is rescheduled.

To retire comfortably, plan participants say they need $1.2M

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According to Schroders’ 2026 U.S. Retirement Survey, Americans currently participating in a workplace retirement plan (e.g. 401k, 403b or 457 plan) think they will need to save $1.2 million to retire comfortably. However, rising costs, credit card debt and competing expenses appear to be putting this target out of reach for many, as 51% expect to have less than $500,000 saved by retirement — including 24% who say they will have less than $250,000 saved. Just 30% believe they will reach the $1-million milestone before retiring. This savings shortfall has 81% of plan participants at ...

Mahoning Valley arts and entertainment

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Art ARTS & EDUCATION AT THE HOYT, 124 E. Leasure Ave., New Castle, Pa.: 53rd Hoyt Regional Juried Art Exhibition and Mini Masterpiece Exhibition, both through July 23. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. hoytartcenter.org and ...