2021 Editions

2021 Editions

The Best Gift is a Healthy Smile

Like most things in life, when problems are caught early, the treatment is usually easier and less expensive, which is why regular dental visits can be so important. A dental check-up at the end of the year can be especially cost-effective for patients with dental coverage and/or HSA accounts, since they generally expire at year's end, with little to no carryover into the next. ...
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Painfully Obvious, But is it Arthritis?

There is a misconception that arthritis is just joint pain, and those who have it should simply “power through” it. Joint pain and arthritis are not the same. Arthritis is a significant disease that can worsen over time. You should seek help to prevent further joint damage. ...
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Managing Expectations: Alzheimer’s & the Holidays

More than 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s, and many more of us know, love and care for someone with the disease. November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, the perfect time to review holiday plans about caregiving, memory loss, COVID-19 exposure and other issues. ...
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Cleveland’s Confection Connection: b.a. Sweetie Candy

The nation's largest candy store is right here in Northeast Ohio. b.a. Sweetie Candy brings back sweet, sticky childhood memories inside a cavernous warehouse filled with every type of candy you can imagine. If you had it as a kid, chances are, Sweetie's has it. ...
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Christmas Memories, Northeast Ohio Style

We were probably luckier than most growing up. Grandpa Olszewski had a full-sized manger outside his house on the east side of Cleveland with life-size figures. Cattle, the three kings, shepherds, everyone. He also had religious music piped outside and it was lit up all night. People thought it was a roadside shrine; they would stop by and pray. One day, I noticed something odd. My grandfather was sitting at the kitchen table having a smoke and I asked why he had a Coca-Cola Santa Claus standing in the back of the manger. “You got a problem with that?” he asked. “Get your own manger and put whoever you want in there!” ...
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What’s Left for Caregivers During the Holidays?

The holidays mean different things to each of us, depending on where we are in life this season. Children grow, loved ones face challenges. We all face uncertainties and, like everything in life, our holiday experiences change, too. ...
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Big-City Amenities, Down-Home Charm in Cuyahoga Falls

Tidy, affordable neighborhoods. Check. Upscale condos and apartments. Check. Interesting restaurants. Check. To be sure, Northeast Ohio has a lot of communities that can boast the same things. What makes Cuyahoga Falls different is its proximity to so many amenities that make it an attractive place to live for people over 50.  ...
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A Star-Struck Introduction at the Rock Hall Induction

Inductee Carole King seemed excited and humbled to be at the induction and talked about the environment. Brandi Carlile, fresh off a gig as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live, was effusive and relaxed. Rapper and inductee LL Cool J came across as gracious, exhilarated and, yes, cool. He sparkled from head to toe. Jennifer Hudson looked tall; Lionel Richie looked tired. Angela Bassett, who inducted Tina Turner, was dramatically and stunningly glamorous. My foray into rock & roll was short (about 8 hours), and I’m glad I did it. ...
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