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How’s your balance? Here’s what it could mean for heart and brain health

It’s an ability and skill often taken for granted. It affects quality of life and has been linked to heart disease and stroke. As we age and our muscles weaken, balance becomes crucial to staying active and supporting a healthy heart and brain. “Balance is important because it’s one of ...

Try these uses for kitchen tools

Dear Heloise: For years, I’ve been using various kitchen tools to help me in the kitchen and do jobs that they weren’t originally designed for. I thought I’d share some of these with you and your readers: — I use a tea strainer filled with herbs and spices to flavor soups and stews. ...

Is it rude to recline your seat on an airplane?

Dear Annie: On a recent cross-country flight, I had an uncomfortable experience that left me wondering about basic airplane etiquette. I was seated in coach, where space is already tight, when the person in front of me reclined their seat all the way back — immediately after takeoff, without ...

Briefs

Eagles seek officer ­nominations ESCANABA — Eagles Aerie #1088 will hold nominations for officers on Tuesday, April 15, at a 7 p.m. meeting. Those unable to attend may send a letter of intent to have name a nominated for an office. Letter must be filed before meetings. St. Anthony’s ...