September/October 2020

When a patient tells me they have shoulder pain at night, they will often ask if it’s because they tend to sleep on their side. Prolonged pressure on the shoulder from sleeping on your side can become painful, especially if there is an underlying condition in the shoulder joint or upper arm. Pain at night is not normal and it’s certainly a red flag that something needs to be addressed. ...

Book clubs are a good way to meet people (virtually or in-person), explore topics you might not be familiar with and engage in lively discussions with people who like to read as much as you do. Whether you start with a safe, social distancing experience or go entirely online with video conferencing, a book club may be just the cure for the not-enough-fun-things-to-do blues.  ...

If you’re in a book club or know someone who is, you know that book selections are a big deal. You can’t judge a book by its cover, but you can judge a book club by what it reads. Grace Harper of Mac’s Books-Books on Coventry gave us this list of recent book club picks. ...

The house is like a portal to another dimension, where boxes of memories and stuff you really thought you’d need end up on the curb. We’re not turning into minimalists but when you find Eagle Stamp Savings Books, Instamatic cameras, VHS tapes and on and on, you wonder, “Why did we keep this stuff?” ...

As Northeast Ohio Boomer and Beyond celebrates its Fifth Anniversary with this issue, it’s our pleasure to throw a much-deserved spotlight on these women, nominated by friends and co-workers who have had a front-row seat to their accomplishments.  ...

I think many people have had substandard meals out of their slow cooker because they dump everything in and turn it on. But you have to develop flavor,  and that is done by searing. Season the meat first and then brown it in a pan over high heat. When the meat is nicely browned, place it in the crockpot and then return your pan to the stove and add any vegetables that you want to use. ...

Zoom whitening — often done for an event or meeting — is accomplished in a dentist's office in about 90 minutes using a thick liquid and a laser-like light to accelerate the process. Shade changes can be impressive, depending upon the age of the patient and tooth structure. ...

Who couldn’t use a bit of fun right now? Lighten up with these word puzzle brain ticklers; no paper or pencil required! ...