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For years, the terms “Alzheimer’s” and “dementia” have been used interchangeably. But the difference between them is important, say experts at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, with no better time to learn than June: Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month.

Director Christopher Wray has named Brian T. Gilhooly as the special agent in charge of the Mission Services Branch of the Los Angeles Field Office. Mr. Gilhooly most recently served as a deputy assistant director in the Counterterrorism Division at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Mr.

Warm weather beckons many people outdoors. Perhaps no group of people like being out in the warm sun more than children. Children should be encouraged to spend time outdoors when the weather allows, as physical activity is one of the hallmarks of a healthy lifestyle.

In a letter sent to Oklahoma’s two U.S. senators, the secretary of the Oklahoma State Election Board warned that an election bill promoted by congressional Democrats “guarantees chaos in our elections.

Rep. Mickey Dollens, D-OKC, filed a request Monday for an interim study focused on improving the lives of Oklahomans living with a disability.

The Hoodwinked Fraud Conference hosted by the Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) had a record number of participants this year. The Hoodwinked Fraud Conference offered seven educational sessions from May 6 through June 17.

An HVAC unit operating at peak capacity produces a strong flow of air through the vents of a home. The experts at Select Home Warranty note that when the air flow from the vent is weak, this could be a warning sign of a damaged AC compressor or blocked or damaged vents.

Eric Fredette, a long-time “Flavor Guru” for Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream, says one way to stop brain freeze is to stir up the ice cream to warm it slightly. Dr.

Today is the 174th day of 2021 and the fourth day of summer. TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1894, the International Olympic Committee was founded in Paris. In 1947, the Senate overrode President Harry S. Truman’s veto of the Taft-Hartley Act.

DEAR ABBY: I live in an apartment and recently had a serious leak come through my bathroom ceiling. I called maintenance and texted my upstairs neighbor, who asked me when they were coming. I responded that I didn’t know and I wasn’t sure whether they’d have to go up to her apartment or not.