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Q: I saw my family doctor last week for a routine blood pressure check and, because I’ve had several friends report recently that they have been diagnosed with COVID-19, I asked how best to treat symptoms of suspected COVID-19 virus infection. I have four at-home COVID-19 test kits and have already used one because I regularly drop off needed grocery items to my parents, who are in rather fragile health. (The test was negative.)

We’ve discussed the importance of routines here a few times before and how routines can have a positive influence on your life as a whole. Fitness routines, gratitude routines and meal preparation routines can all be game changers for your health and wellness.

Q: I am 59 years old and have suffered from chronic pain since an auto accident about 10 years ago. A relative told me that smoking marijuana or eating products containing tetrahydrocannabinoid (THC) or cannabidiol (CBD) could really help me get around better with a lot less discomfort.

Belief in the Creation account as literally described in Genesis 1–2 is not a doctrine that should be held loosely. A figurative stance on interpreting this passage causes great theological ramifications because such an interpretation is at odds with the testimony of the rest of Scripture and the uses of Creation as a foundation for the doctrinal positions of the biblical authors.

Alger County’s urgent need for child care options has a new solution: Community Central Daycare. Opening its doors on Oct. 7 inside the Alger County Parks & Recreation Building, Community Central Daycare aims to support local families by providing high-quality, accessible care for children from newborn to 12 years old.

Northern Michigan University offers the top accredited RN to BSN program in Michigan, based on annual rankings compiled by NursingProcess.org, and its nurse practitioner program is No. 3 in the state, according to RegisteredNursing. org.

In honor of Adoption Month, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is asking Michigan residents to consider taking on the toughest job they will ever love by providing a forever home through adoption.