Van Wert to take ‘Slow Ride’ with Foghat
VAN WERT — A legendary band is set to take the Niswonger Performing Arts Center stage Friday.
Lima Public Library Book Reviews
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On Nutrition: Ways to prevent colorectal cancer
We may joke about the prep involved for a colonoscopy (an exam for abnormal changes in the large intestine). But cancers of the colon or rectum are no laughing matter. In fact, when you combine the cancer death rates of men and women, colorectal cancer is now the second deadliest cancer in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society.
Real Life Mama: Vacation was exactly what the family needed
Instead of a big, far away vacation this year, Lee and I decided that we would do some smaller 2-3 day trips closer to home — spread them out a bit and give us more glimpses to look forward to. Up first, was an indoor waterpark.
Aromatherapy use and safety: What to know about essential oils during pregnancy
People often have questions about using essential oils before, during and after pregnancy. These natural oils are distilled from plants or other sources and retain their characteristic fragrance. Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of essential oils, but research on its effectiveness is limited. Some studies have shown that aromatherapy may relieve anxiety and depression.
For your eyes only: Visiting the unlikely gadgets of ‘007 Science’ at Chicago exhibit
CHICAGO — The last time we saw James Bond he was being blown to bits.
Fasting at school? More Muslim students in the US are getting support during Ramadan
DEARBORN, Mich. — While Muslim students remain a rarity in many U.S. school districts, they are a major presence in some communities, prompting public schools to be more attentive to their needs during the holy month of Ramadan when dawn-to-sundown fasting is a duty of Islam.
Why COVID patients who could most benefit from Paxlovid still aren’t getting it
Evangelical minister Eddie Hyatt believes in the healing power of prayer but “also the medical approach.” So on a February evening a week before scheduled prostate surgery, he had his sore throat checked out at an emergency room near his home in Grapevine, Texas.
Book review: ‘Radiant’ shows Keith Haring was a charmer and tyrant
Back to the future!
Ex-etiquette: Holiday disagreement
Q: My ex and I do not have a formal holiday schedule because we both followed a religion that did not celebrate holidays. Our children, now 12 and 14, have been brought up that way. Over the last year I have met and married someone who is Christian and I converted. She does not approach Easter as religiously as some, but Easter dinner is a huge family occasion. Her kids and extended family all sit down together. I would love my kids to join us, but my children’s mom is adamant that we continue to approach holidays as we always did and will not allow the children to attend the family dinner, even though the children are scheduled to be with me at that time. The kids are excited and really want to go. She’s threatening to go back to court. What’s good ex-etiquette?
