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When the Crowds Go Home

“Why savvy travelers are discovering the advantages of the fall season.”  ——- For generations, summer has been considered the prime travel season. But for travelers who have the flexibility to choose when they go, September and October can offer a compelling alternative. Often called the “shoulder season,” the period between the summer rush and winter can […]

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The Power of a Good Nap

“Why sleep matters more than you may realize.”  ——- REM — or Rapid Eye Movement — sleep is one of the most important stages of our nightly sleep cycle. It is the period most closely associated with vivid dreaming and heightened brain activity, but much more is happening beneath the surface. REM sleep plays an […]

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Around the World in Eight Sandwiches

“Sometimes the best way to experience a country is between two pieces of bread.”  ——-  You can learn a surprising amount about a country from its sandwiches. They are portable, generally inexpensive and often built from ingredients people have eaten for generations. In France, the croque monsieur turns ham, cheese and bread into a warm café […]

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The European Way to Stay Fit

“Perhaps the best exercise is the exercise that becomes part of everyday life.”  ——- One thing I’ve noticed during my travels through Europe is that fitness often seems less like something people schedule and more like something they simply do. People walk—to restaurants, shops, train stations and appointments. Bicycles are transportation as much as recreation, […]

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Everyday Ways to Support Health Blood Vessels

by Morayma MaKay Writer / Blogger & Content Creator Adulthood Rewired Biography:  Morayma Makay is a fashion model, mother, and writer.  She has dedicated the last 20 years to working in the fashion and health fields as both a researcher and content creator. “Vascular health.”     ——- When we think about our cardiovascular health, we tend […]

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It’s Not Just What You Say

by Candace Smith The Etiquette Blog Candace Smith Etiquette Biography:  Candace Smith, wife of Nobel Prize-Winner Professor Dr. Vernon Smith and owner of the extraordinary blog, “Etiquette for the Business of Life” as featured by BBC, Chicago Tribune and USA Today offers her insights. “Tone, expression and body language may be speaking louder than your words.”  […]

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Real Estate Beyond Our Borders

“International real estate offers diversification but it comes with a different set of rules.” ——- For investors willing to look beyond the United States, international real estate can offer an interesting form of diversification. The basic idea is simple: rather than having all of your property exposure tied to one economy, currency and housing market, […]

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Can a Book Predict the Future?

“A 35-year-old book that feels surprisingly relevant today.”    ——- Every once in a while, I come across an older book that makes me look at current events a little differently. Generations: The History of America’s Future, 1584 to 2069, written by William Strauss and Neil Howe and published in 1991, is one of those books. […]

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Why Reunions Can Be Good for You

“Sometimes reconnecting with our past can be surprisingly good for the present.”  ——-  In a couple of weeks, I’ll be heading back to Pittsburgh for a high school reunion. I’m looking forward to seeing people I haven’t seen in decades, swapping stories and undoubtedly discovering that some of our memories don’t match quite as well as […]

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Flight 93 National Memorial

“A place every American should visit.”  ——- A quiet field in Western Pennsylvania tells one of the most powerful stories of September 11th. In early July, my wife and I traveled to the Ligonier area of Western Pennsylvania, about 90 minutes from Pittsburgh, for a charity golf tournament I was playing in. Before the tournament, […]

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