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You’ve probably seen it plastered all over gym walls or on more motivational fitness content than you can remember, but is the phrase “no pain, no gain” really worth all the hype? I understand that this phrase can serve a motivational purpose in some cases, which is likely why it has become such a popular gymwall adornment. But promoting this mentality can have the opposite effect.

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.)

Letters to the pastor: • Dear Pastor, I hope to go to heaven someday but later than sooner. Love, Ellen (age 9) • Dear Pastor, Please say a prayer for our Little League team.

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.