Tag: Lifestyle

  • Royal retreat of Windsor ready to party for Prince Harry, Meghan Markle

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    WINDSOR, England — Few towns are as quintessentially English as Windsor, the bucolic riverside locale where Prince Harry and American actress Meghan Markle will get married on May 19. And few towns are as pleasing when a warm spring sun bakes off the morning mist. Even the plump white swans on the Thames River seem […]

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  • Working From Home? 13 Ways To Beat A Sedentary Lifestyle

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    Remote work continues to gain steam in the American workforce, with 56% of professionals now working in telecommute-compatible jobs. This number will likely grow in the coming years as more and more individuals choose to join the gig economy and work for themselves as freelancers. While working from home offers numerous benefits, it also makes it easier […]

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  • 10 changes to make in your 30s that will set you up for lifelong success

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    Many people spend their 20s getting some unhealthy behaviours out of their system — like sleeping until 2pm on Saturdays and spending all their disposable cash on new kicks. But your 30s are an ideal time to cement the habits that will help you achieve personal and professional fulfilment for the rest of your life. To […]

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  • Plus-size model gets breast reduction because chest wouldn’t fit in wedding dress

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    Plus-size model Ashley Alexiss has been forced to have a breast reduction — because her 36G breasts were too big for her wedding dress. The 27-year-old, dubbed the new Ashley Graham, also suffered years of back pain which was caused by her enhanced chest. The 5-foot-4-inch model, a size 12, says things came to a […]

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  • Insiders’ Scoop on Wedding Planning

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    Local wedding planners share their tips for achieving a classy event that’s on-budget. Planning a wedding is certainly a joyous time for families, but it can also be stressful when weighing actual costs against your budget. Columbus Weddings asked local experts for a few suggestions on cutting expenses without sacrificing style. Enlist a Professional Emily […]

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  • Quitting smoking is difficult but worthwhile

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    Q: I am writing to get help for my brother. He has been a smoker for more than 50 years. He has tried quitting on numerous occasions but it never lasted beyond a week or so. He finally just gave up. His physician has told him he is in danger of losing his legs due to […]

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  • Lifestyle Briefs: Lil Iguana’s foundation hosting Family Fun Day

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    Lil’ Iguana’s Children’s Safety Foundation is hosting a Family Fun Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Nashua High School South, 36 Riverside St. The day will focus on health, fitness, safety and literacy for children and their families. Admission to this indoor event is $1. Bounce houses, an obstacle course by Village […]

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  • Lynching legacy ties that bind women’s friendship

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    “The hanging.” For years, Karen Branan, a white woman from Georgia, kept at a safe distance the haunting words that her grandmother had spoken. Branan was an inquisitive journalist, but she refused to explore a hanging that her grandmother had said was one of her most unforgettable memories. She was afraid of what she might […]

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  • Hawaii volcano shoots lava into sky; evacuations ordered

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    Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupted Thursday, sending lava shooting into the air in a residential neighborhood and prompting mandatory evacuation orders for nearby homes. Hawaii County said steam and lava poured out of a crack in Leilani Estates, which is near the town of Pahoa on the Big Island. Footage shown on local television showed lava […]

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  • Making the connection between healthy eating and an active lifestyle

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    Spring is here and it’s also a natural time to go outside and be more physically active. Nutrition and physical activity connect because choosing healthy foods helps you have the energy to enjoy an active lifestyle. Being more physically active can also support increased awareness of the body and how food plays a role in […]

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