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Measure against the others
February kicks off Northeast Ohio’s Home Show Season. If the hundreds of booths and thousands of attendees tell us anything, it’s that people are thinking about home improvement right now. Those credit card bills from holiday gifting are paid, and you might even be looking forward to a tax refund coming your way. The next big show is...
Read MoreEvaluate your prescription drug coverage under Medicare and find out if you can save
According to a 2019 KFF Tracking Poll, 89% of people over the age of 65 have reported that they take at least one medication regularly, with more than half of those taking more than four medications regularly. 28% of seniors say it’s difficult to purchase their medications due to cost. Fortunately, as of January 1, 2023, with the passing of...
Read MoreAnthony Piscazzi’s local, handcrafted, small-batch spirits are making a big splash in Northeast Ohio
Anthony Piscazzi, founder of the popular The Merchant Tavern, in Akron’s Merriman Valley, has quite the pedigree. His great-uncle John “The Merch” Piscazzi was the founder of Akron’s beloved The Wine Merchant, while his great-grandmother prepped for the restaurant in her Italian home kitchen. In high school, Anthony bussed tables for...
Read MoreKMS Beauty Lab: This is where art and science collide
Celebrating its one-year anniversary in downtown Valley City, KMS Beauty Lab offers a luxurious salon experience that lends love to your locks with a side of pure pampering. With a rustic/elegant/minimalist décor, where wood beams are complemented by crystal chandeliers, owner Sasha Vilimonovic says she was going for a feel that would evoke...
Read MoreDoes melatonin really work?
Odds are you’ve heard of melatonin—the hormone produced by the body that helps regulate the sleep cycle and promote restful sleep. What you probably haven’t heard is melatonin may not be a hormone at all. Many are likely deficient, and it appears to do far more than promote sleep. Unlike all other hormones that are exclusively...
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