Lifestyle

Pregnancy, flu and importance of vaccination

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A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finds that when mothers receive the flu vaccine, their babies experience fewer hospitalizations and emergency room visits for the flu, particularly if the baby is under 3 months old or born to a mother who received the vaccine in the third trimester.

Smashing the pomegranate: a jewel of a New Year’s tradition

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Have you ever seen those “enrichments” that zookeepers make for the animals? Essentially, they are puzzles filled with treats, and they’re meant to stimulate the animal’s brain in ways that mimic that of their non-captive brethren on the outside, encouraging behavior that would be natural if they lived in the wild. Foraging. Exploration. Problem solving.

Ask the Pediatrician: Here are 8 parenting goals to start the new year strong

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New Year resolutions are often sweeping and grand, but often you can reap the biggest rewards by building off the strengths already in place. Helping to make your family safer, stronger and more harmonious in 2024 may not require a complete overhaul, but rather a few strategic tweaks.

Reminisce: Lima streets ‘lively with sleighs’

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Winters just weren’t the old bone-chilling, snow-covered wonders of yore, the Allen County Democrat lamented a century and a half ago.

Motown tribute Prolifics to hit Old City Prime for first shows of 2024

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LIMA — Old City Prime’s Upper Lounge is set to host its first shows of 2024, setting the stage for a year of big change.

Photos: Swinign’ New Year’s Eve with Lima Symphony Orchestra

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LIMA — The Lima Symphony Orchestra rang in 2024 with its final performance of 2023, “A Swingin’ New Year’s Eve.”

Lima Public Library Book Reviews

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Real Life Mama: A year’s worth of learning and growth

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How do you like your eggs? The year 2023 has been a journey for me – one that includes learning a lot about myself — ironically enough, when it comes to eggs.

Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips to beat holiday depression

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The holiday season can invite unwelcome guests into your life, such as loneliness, money problems, family demands and unrealistic expectations. The stress and anxiety that accompany those issues can lead to sadness and depression. But Debbie Fuehrer, a clinical counselor at Mayo Clinic, has some tips to take back your holiday happiness.

Understanding ear infection in children

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“My ear hurts.” There are many conditions that can trigger this complaint from a young child. Depending on the symptoms, causes of earache in children include a foreign object in the ear, the common cold, swimmer’s ear and earwax blockage.