Lifestyle

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have read that heart attacks are more common around the holidays. Why does that happen? Is there anything I can do to lower my risk? I currently take blood pressure medication, and heart disease runs in my family.

LIMA — One upcoming Dueling Pianos show at Old City Prime’s Upper Lounge is already sold out, but anyone interested in seeing the act featuring music and comedy will get two more chances after the new year.

Christmas Drop In

LIMA — Bob Schroeder is excited to perform at the Lima Elks Lodge.

For most of December 1882, Lima had dealt with the cold, uncomfortable, inconvenient reality of snow.

FICTION

Last Sunday evening, with a packed house, my Maylie sang a solo playing Mother Mary in the Church Christmas Concert. Mind you, her solo part was sharing the chorus back and forth with the stand-in Joseph, but still! She had moments where the only voice being heard in the microphone was hers! My Maylie’s!

When America’s mental health industry sees the opportunity to broaden its influence, it pounces. If said opportunity presents itself in the form of odd behavior on the part of certain children, the first thing the industry does is invent a new diagnosis, thus securing their claim to “treatment rights.” In the public eye, a psychological diagnosis means that the oddity in question is the result of some malfunction of the mind or perhaps neuro-chemistry that requires therapy (and, often, drugs) of one questionable sort or another, provided by an “expert” of often questionable expertise.

TAMPA, Fla. — The holidays can be a whirlwind of stress.

Parade — a popular underwear company known for its bright colors, size inclusivity, and sustainable fabrics — is the latest fashion company to come under fire for a new campaign.