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Q.DEAR DR. ROACH: I just discontinued using metoprolol succinate extended release (ER) at a dosage of 6.25 mg. My heart rate is normally in the 70-80s, and my blood pressure is normal. My doctor prescribed it for palpitations, but it seems totally unnecessary. My issue is that I am experiencing tachycardia of over 100 beats every single night as well as dry mouth.

Could this be anxiety? And do you think an antidepressant like Zoloft or Paxil would help? I had a Holter monitor, which showed nothing wrong with my heart. The palpitations were sporadic only when I was anxious.

I stopped metoprolol because it exacerbated my anxiety and caused me depression as well as panic attacks. My doctor prescribed me 1 mg of Ativan to take at bedtime, but I am very scared of getting addicted to it. So, I thought maybe an antidepressant would help instead. My doctor prescribed 25 mg of Zoloft, but I want another opinion. -- S.S.

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ANSWER: Generalized anxiety disorder is a common problem and may be associated with panic attacks (sometimes depression as well). The most common and highly effective medication treatment for generalized anxiety disorder, with or without panic attacks, is an SSRI-type drug like sertraline (Zoloft). Therapy is another option, and the two together are more effective than they are separately. Metoprolol is an effective treatment for the fast heart rate that some people get when they have anxiety, and metoprolol by itself is helpful for many people who have anxiety. (The high heart rate can make people feel even more anxious.) However,it sounds like metoprolol did not work for you.There is a small increased risk of depression among people who take beta blockers like metoprolol. In my opinion, lorazepam (Ativan) is not a good long-term choice for an anxiety disorder, but it can still be helpful in some people while they’re waiting for another treatment to start working (such as therapy or a medicine like Zoloft). It takes six to eight weeks to reach maximum effectiveness.

Addiction is not an issue when both the patient and prescriber agree that it will be only used as a short-term treatment. For Zoloft, 25 mg is a low dose, and some people need higher doses (sometimes much higher) to control their symptoms.

DEAR DR. ROACH: Why shouldn’t you use antibiotics for a cold? -- T.Y.A.

ANSWER: There are two main reasons. The first is that antibiotics are effective against bacteria; they’re not effective against the viruses,which are the cause of colds.It is true that a person (or their doctor) cannot be 100% sure whether they have a virus, but people are generally pretty good about knowing when they have a cold.

The second is that resistance to antibiotics has become a major issue in medicine. There are now strains of bacteria that are resistant to all antibiotics, and I have seen patients die because their bacteria were resistant to all the antibiotics we have. Using antibiotics less often and for shorter durations is a major goal to reduce the rate of antibiotic resistance. (Antibiotic use in animals that are raised for food is a major issue as well.)

Patients can help by not asking for (or demanding) antibiotics for what are almost certainly viral infections.

Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual questions, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu. © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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By Judith Waynai

A kitten’s love on a winter day Brings sunshine on the grayest of days. Kitten whiskers tickle me, Somersaults, the chasing of her tail, leaping in the air, feet running,

Dreaming of chasing butterflies, crickets, locusts that are somewhere in time.

Sun baths of the future e smell of fresh grass...

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MAKE HOLIDAY SHOPPING EXCURSIONS SPECIAL

Make it a date night. The thought of shopping may not conjure up ideas of romance, but if time is short, couples can use shopping excursions as an opportunity to spend time together. Visit a coffee shop or a bar for a nightcap afterward and enjoy some one-on-one time. Parents can enlist the help of a babysitter to keep children entertained while they enjoy some uninterrupted time with each other.

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FAITH and WORSHIP

By reading the scriptures I am so renewed that all nature seems renewed around me and with me. The sky seems to be a pure, a cooler blue, the trees a deeper green. The whole world is charged with the glory of God and I feel fire and music under my feet.

~Thomas Merton

CATHOLIC

Marianne Cope Roman Catholic Parish (p) 585-334-3518; www.smcrcc.org; smcrcc@dor.org

Church and Office: 2061 E. Henrietta Rd., Rochester, NY 14623

Mass times: Weekend Mass: Sat. at 4:30pm (confessions are at 3pm); Sun. at 8:00am & 10:30am. Weekday Mass: Mon. & Wed. at 12:10pm; Tues. & urs. at 8:00am.

CONGREGATIONAL

Fairport First Congregational United Church of Christ 26 E. Church St., Fairport, NY 14450 (585) 223-0224 • fairportucc.org

Sunday Worship Services 10:00am Reverend Gregory J. Rupright, Pastor

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Hours: 8am Holy Eucharist Rite I, 10:15am Holy Eucharist Rite II with Youth Sunday School available All are welcome!

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By Matilda Charles

Here’s to a better 2026

Here we are, ready to wrap up another year. And there’s a new one just around the corner. What can we learn from this year to help us in the next one?

Many seniors have had a rough time financially, and it doesn’t look as though things are going to get better soon. Grocery costs have been a big part of that. What we’ve learned is that every time we go to the store, the items we usually buy will cost more and more. And the cost of the coat we’ve been eying is much more than last year. And our electric bill just isn’t going to go down.

But we’ve also learned that the people who run the food bank are kind and helpful. And we’ve learned that we can get one more year out of our winter coat. And we’ve learned that wearing a vest at home can make up for the one degree we turn down the thermostat.

While it wasn’t as bad as during the Covid pandemic lockdowns, our sense of isolation this year was made worse by finances because we didn’t dare spend on too many lunches out with friends. For some of us, the sense of loneliness and anxiety took a toll on our health.

But all is not lost. We can look for free activities that bring us in contact with others: Book clubs at the library, art classes at the local museum and board games at the senior center all give us opportunities to socialize. Ask about organizing a karaoke night! Even exercise can be free and can combine fitness with socialization. Look for pickleball at the rec center, and chair yoga at the senior center. Do you have an Advantage plan that covers Silver Sneakers workout classes?

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Concert-50YearsofSongand Symphony: December13,7-9pm, ChurchoftheResurrection,63MasonRd.,Fairport.Cometohearthe world-renownedDr.YoojinJang, nowoftheEastmanSchoolof Music,inherfieryperformancesof Saint-Saens’Introductionand RondoCapricciosoandSarasate’s Zigeunerweisen(GypsyAirs),both forviolinandorchestra,ledby MusicDirectorDr.Yunn-ShanMa. GVOCcelebratesitsgolden50th anniversarywithselectionsfrom theChristmasportionoftheMessiah,inanodtoourorigins.Dessertreceptionwithhistorical slideshowtofollow!https://www. gvoc.org

Concert-50YearsofSongand Symphony: December14,3-5pm, WebsterPresbyterianChurch,550 WebsterRd.,Webster.Cometo heartheworld-renownedDr. YoojinJang,nowoftheEastman SchoolofMusic,inherfieryperformancesofSaint-Saens’IntroductionandRondoCapricciosoand Sarasate’sZigeunerweisen(Gypsy Airs),bothforviolinandorchestra, ledbyMusicDirectorDr.YunnShanMa.GVOCcelebratesits golden50thanniversarywithselectionsfromtheChristmasportionof theMessiah,inanodtoourorigins.Dessertreceptionwithhistoricalslideshowtofollow!https:// www.gvoc.org

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Fairport Public Library

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Lookingforseasonalgifts?Check outtheFriendsofWebsterPublic Library’s2025HolidayBookSale, locatedinfrontoftheBookstore insideoftheWebsterPublicLibrary. Thesalewillbeopenuntil December27.Youwillfindan assortmentofusedbooks,videos, musiccompactdiscs,audiobooks andjigsawpuzzlesallwithseasonal holidaythemesjustrightforsomeoneonyourgiftshoppinglist. Proceedsfromthesalesupportthe library.

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HomefortheHolidays- Perinton ConcertBandPresents’Homefor theHolidays’onFridayDecember 12,7PM,PerintonCommunity Center,1350TurkHillRoad, Fairport.Wehopeyoucanspend sometimecelebratingtheholiday seasonwiththePerintonConcert BandatthePerintonCommunity CenteronFriday,December12th. Thisconcerthasquicklybecomea traditionthatthebandlooksforwardtoeveryyear!Pleasejoinus foramixoftraditionalandnew holidaymusic,includingaspecial visitfromSanta!ThisFreeConcert isSponsoredbytheTownofPerintonRecreation&Parks.Moreconcertdetailsatperintonconcertband. org

HolidayCookieSale- Saturday, December13,2025,9:00AMuntil soldout.TheSouthPerintonUnited MethodistChurch,291Wilkinson Road,Fairport.Cookiessoldbythe pound:$12perpound.

TheStarArisingisaCantatafor Christmas withmusicbyJoseph M.Martin.December13,78:30pmandDecember14,34:30pmattheFairportUnited MethodistChurch,31WestChurch Street,Fairport.Theperformance includesChoral,Organ,&Handbell MusicforAdventandChristmas. Allarewelcometoattendandthe eventwillalsobeLivestreamat fairportumc.org.Pleasejoinus!

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PENFIELD

PenfieldSymphonyOrchestra Presents“WhiteChristmas” concertsonDecember14and15, 2025.Sunday,December14 startingat5:00PM-Especiallyfor familieswithchildrenandanyone whoprefersanearlierconcerttime, wearepresentingaspecialabbreviatedconcertonSunday, December14startingat5:00PM featuringmanyofthesamepieces asthefullMondayconcert.Monday,December15startingat7:30 PM-fullconcert.YourDecember ticketallowsyoutoattendeither concert.Seeprogramdetailsfor bothconcertsandpurchasetickets atourwebsitewww. penfieldsymphony.org

WebsterSeniorSingersFree ChristmasConcert- Tuesday, December16,11amattheWebsterRecreationCenter,1350 ChiyodaDrive,Webster.Allinvited!

WILLIAMSON

ChristmasDayDinner- Don’t spendChristmasalone!Afree CommunityChristmasDinnerthat isopentothepublicwillbehosted bytheWilliamsonPresbyterian Church,4057W.MainSt.,Williamson,onDecember25thfrom1to3 p.m.Thechurchishandicapaccessiblefromthebackparkinglot. Takeoutswillbeavailableat2p.m. Moreinfo:Terryat585-507-2182.

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WINTER ENTERTAINING IDEAS

Indulge in sweet treats. Comfort foods can make even the most blustery winds easier to tolerate. Invite people over for a dessert party. At a dessert pot luck party, everyone brings along a favorite decadent dessert, from molten lava chocolate cake to warm bread pudding. Serve alongside tea, coffee and hot chocolate. Adults can enjoy the added punch of spiked beverages, which can warm everyone up instantly.

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1. TELEVISION: What is the name of the bloodhound featured on the sitcom “The Beverly Hillbillies”?

2. HISTORY: Which Chinese dynasty mostly built the Great Wall?

3. MOVIES: Which 2003 movie is about juveniles who are sentenced to work at a desert camp?

4. MUSIC: Which famous song begins with the line, “Hello darkness, my old friend...”?

5. ANATOMY: What’s another name for the patella?

6. GEOGRAPHY: What is the capital of Chile?

7. FOOD & DRINK: Who perfected the Champagne method?

8. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: What are the national flowers of Japan?

9. LITERATURE: Who wrote the novel “Love in the Time of Cholera”?

10. SCIENCE: Which wire is usually the main “hot” one in electrical work?

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Rental potential and the local labor force: Location is a significant factor to consider when investing in real estate, but recent shifts in how and where people work could change the real estate investment landscape. A 2020 Gartner, Inc., survey of more than 300 financial executives and leaders in the finance industry found that roughly 25 percent will move at least one out of every five of their on-site workers to permanently remote positions in the years ahead. Economists note that this shift to remote working could be among the more lasting trends to emerge from the pandemic. Before investing in real estate, prospective investors should examine local trends to see if more and more locals are working remotely, and whether or not that’s affecting the market for rentals.

DOS AND DON’TS OF HOLIDAY SAFETY

DOroastratherthanfrytheholiday turkey. Burns, explosions and carbon monoxide poisoning are some of the dangers associated with turkey fryers. The CPSC, which discourages the use of fryers, says there have been 168 turkey-fryer related incidents since 2002.

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HOW TO DETERMINE IF IT’S TIME TO DOWNSIZE

Market: The real estate market is another factor to consider when deciding if the time is right to downsize. A seller’s market can help seniors get the biggest return on their real estate investment, potentially helping them make up for meager retirement savings. For example, home prices skyrocketed across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic, making that a great time for sellers to put their homes on the market. Seniors selling to downsize may capitalize on such spikes since they won’t be looking to turn around and buy larger, equally expensive homes once they sell their current place. If the market is down and seniors can withstand the work and cost a little longer, it may be best to wait until things bounce back in sellers’ favor.

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Co assion For Others

I want to say thank you to the lady at Wegmans in Corning. I was sitting at an empty display table, grieving a friend who passed recently. You stopped and asked if I was OK. That random act of compassion meant everything to me. I pray you are blessed and your legs feel better. Thank you so much. I believe you were divinely sent.

Wonderful & Helpful People

I would like to thank all of the people who assisted me after I had a bad fall in East Rochester at our voting location. Thankfully, I am okay, just some bruising, but the number of people who came to help me was amazing. Along with the librarians I was able to walk out on my own and get myself home. These people really touched me with their concern. I did not get any names but want them to know how much they restored my faith in people!

Many, Many anks

Many thanks to all the motorists on Bronson Hill Road on October 21st who slowed down and stopped to help catch our escaped rescue puppy during busy traffic. Special shout out to Morgan from Springwater, the young lady who eventually captured Mookie. And to the couple in the white pickup truck who also assisted and covered several lawns and a hill going after her. These two “old” ladies were not quick enough and we are forever grateful.

Football Embarassment

I honestly can’t believe how our school administration and coaches handled this situation. The fact that members of the football team got into a fight — a literal embarrassment to the school and the entire program — and nothing serious was done about it is beyond frustrating. If it were any other students, they’d be suspended without question. But because it’s the football team? Give me a break. It’s embarrassing that the administration cares more about protecting the school’s image than holding people accountable. What kind of message does that send? That your reputation matters more than your integrity? I’m tired of pretending that this kind of behavior represents our school pride. If the administration and coaches really wanted to make things right, they’d stop covering for people and start standing up for what’s actually right!

Recycling

Almost every week, I watch as our recyclable material bin is dumped into the large household waste tote, then mechanically dumped into the garbage pickup truck. Laziness of workers? We called, they claimed it doesn’t happen. IT DOES! Next week I’ll video.

“Our goal this year is to raise funding for a well that is motorized and gets piped out into homes, like we have here in our communities.”

JESS ALINAITWE, CHIEF OF STAFF FOR THE UGANDAN WATER PROJECT

Every December for over ten years, local bands have donated one of their Friday night slots to a live music fundraiser to support the Ugandan Water Project, a Lima-based nonprofit dedicated to bringing clean, safe water access to rural communities in Uganda. Known as Tanks Tonight, this year’s lineup features Blue 22, Nile Singers,

Tanks Tonight aims higher than ever in 2025, increasing their fundraising goal in line with an important milestone the Ugandan Water Project reached this year: installing community-wide water systems that bring clean water directly into rural families’ homes for the first time. It’s taken years for the Ugandan Water Project to build the level of trust, sustainability, and financial stability needed to implement major water infrastructure projects like this, and the Rochester-based support

e Ugandan Water Project began in 2008, when Lima resident, James Harrington, met a Ugandan pastor at a neighbor’s barbecue. A er hearing about the day-to-day challenges of living in a region without reliable clean water, Harrington began fundraising to build

During the Project’s early years, Mike and Mel Muscarella visited Uganda and had the idea for the event that would become Tanks Tonight. Mike says, “Our rag-tag indie band, Violet Mary, wanted to help the cause while stateside, having been very moved by our experiences and new connections

e first year, they raised enough money for a single rainwater collection system, but as the Ugandan Water Project has taken on larger projects, Tanks Tonight set more ambitious fundraising goals. “What started as ‘One Tank, One Night’ and a modest goal of raising $3,600 in one evening has grown to over $50,000 per event,” says Mike, who will take the stage this year with Queen Mary alongside

and gets piped out into homes, like we have here in our communities. With one of these large systems, we’re able to impact anyone within the service area of that system – if there’s a school there, if there’s a health center, if there are churches, and [there’s also water access] at the individual household level. It has a multiplied impact over one of the rainwater collection systems, but it’s still in line with the original vision of the event.”

e work of the Ugandan Water Project over the years has been critical in providing more water access points, whether through rainwater collection systems, drilling and repairing wells, or installing and maintaining water access points. As projects have grown more complex, the organization has grown in complexity too, structuring its organization to maintain and sustain the projects. With offices in both Lima, NY and Uganda, the team works creatively over long distances to accomplish their goals, balancing social and fiscal goals between cultures.

Muscarella has long been impressed with the Ugandan Water Project’s commitment to the communities they serve

through compassionate activism in the weeks prior to the show.”

Once funds are raised, usually with “a little bit of friendly competition,” Alinaitwe says, it doesn’t take long for the money to turn into water access points for rural Ugandan communities. In previous years, Muscarella says, “within eight weeks of the event, the funds raised are turned into installed rainwater collection and filtration systems providing thousands of families with sustainable water for decades. Each tank is installed by trained Ugandan workers and maintained by trained community members.”

Making sure the community has the knowledge to maintain the system is a critical aspect of the long-term sustainability of the Ugandan Water Project. Alinaitwe says, “People need to understand how to take care of the water resource and how to prevent breakdowns. We do a lot of training on how to maintain the resource, make sure everything’s working in proper condition when we leave, and then leave it in the hands of the community a er those trainings to maintain it.”

Tanks Tonight will take place on December 12th at Lovin’ Cup in Henrietta. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the first band starts at 7:00 p.m. e $5 cover charge supports the building of community water systems in Uganda. ugandanwaterproject.com

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The Gospels of Mark and Luke offer differing accounts of the birth of Jesus Christ. Both indicate that Jesus was born to Mary, who was engaged to Joseph, a carpenter. Mary became pregnant through immaculate conception, as she was a virgin when visited by an angel who informed her that she was to carry God’s son. At the time of Christ’s birth, all Jewish people had to be counted by Roman soldiers for tax purposes. That required people to return to their places of birth. As a result, Mary and Joseph set out on an arduous journey to Bethlehem. Upon arriving in Bethlehem, inns had no vacancies, but Mary and Joseph were given shelter in a stable where Jesus was ultimately born.

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Planning for a Christmas puppy

DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Iknowyou’reprobablygoingtoscoff atthis,butwewanttogiveourkidsapuppyforChristmas. ThewholecutescenebytheChristmastree,andall.Thisisn’t alast-minutedecision,aswehavebeentalkingaboutitfor several months.We feel that our children,who are 10 and 8yearsold,areoldenoughtoplayaroleinthepuppy’scare andtraining.Of course,wewilltaketheleadinallmatters. Myhusbandresearchedthebestfamily-friendlybreeds,and we’ve contacted three different breeders to tell them our plan.Whatdoyouthink?--ZoeyinKnoxville,Tennessee

DEAR ZOEY: You’llgetnoscoffingfromme.Ifthere’sa“right” waytogivekidsaChristmaspuppy,thisisit.Ratherthana spur-of-the-moment decision, you’re both putting a lot of thoughtandplanningintothis.Youhavearealisticviewof the kids’ contribution to the puppy’s care and training.You aretalkingwithmultiplebreedersandcommunicatingyour planstothem.Thisistheresponsiblewaytobringanewpet home.

Bereadyforthewrinkles,however.You’readoptingaliving thing,andtheygrowbytheirownschedule.Goodbreeders will emphasize that they don’t guarantee puppies will be ready for homes by a specific date, so have a contingency plan if the puppy isn’t mature enough to come home on Christmas Eve. Your kids will be just as thrilled, and you canstagethe“reveal”latersoyoucancapturethosefamily photos.

Building a little flexibility into your puppy plan will give you the opportunity to pick the exact breed of dog you’d like,andtomeetthepuppyaheadof timetodetermineits temperament.

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19-Dec:“BorntobeWild”(Docuseries) AppleTV © 2025 King Features Synd., Inc.

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