Lifestyle

What should I do after a transient ischemic attack?

Q: I am 93 years old and, four days ago at 4 a.m., I woke up in the morning lying on the floor next to my side of the bed, not knowing how I had gotten there. I also noticed I seemed very weak, especially on my right side, and when my wife came to check on me, I couldn’t speak intelligibly. She wanted to call an ambulance, but I was beginning to feel somewhat stronger and I was able to say “no” several times.
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Keys to creating craft cocktails at home

There is something special about enjoying a craft cocktail at your favorite watering hole: the cool vibe, comfortable chair, elevated sound system and tasty, well-crafted drink. For many of us, the hustle of work, kids and obligations of life get in the way of an evening out. So, we settle for a quick mixer or can of beer with a couch session and another rerun of “Seinfeld.”
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What should I know about GLP-1 medications?

Q: I am 35 years old and, during my last pregnancy, I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. It was treated successfully; both I and my baby came through the pregnancy/ delivery without complications. I had gained considerable weight during the pregnancy and, in spite of careful dieting and some exercise, I haven’t been able to lose much weight at all. Since I’m not nursing and I’m at high risk to develop diabetes, my primary care provider recommended a trial of one of the new medications on the market — Wegovy or Ozempic. The handout my clinician gave me called these medications “GLP1.” As I’ve read about side effects, I’ve become alarmed and would like to know more about the medication and other things to watch for.
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‘Green and Gold’: Film by U.P. natives in theaters

“Having the movie reviewed by The New York Times and so many other major news outlets has been an out-of-body experience for us,” “Green and Gold” director Anders Lindwall said. “But the honest truth of it — what actually fills our hearts — is seeing so many folks from the U.P. packing the theaters, waiting in lines to see a movie by one of their own, blowing up our social media channels. That means everything to us. It’s that type of authentic community support and richness that the whole movie is about, and to see it manifest in the actual theatrical release leaves us speechless. Thank you.”
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