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The Lake Metroparks ecosystem is home to a plethora of interesting cold-blooded creatures
What do Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford have in common? They’re both deathly afraid of snakes. But it turns out that despite the fear factor Hollywood tries to perpetrate, snakes, reptiles and amphibians are actually sensitive, docile, love to be around people and play a vital part in the ecosystem they occupy. Mimi caught up with...
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Take Back the Garage
"We wish we did this years ago.” I hear that from most customers after we’ve transformed their garage from a junk pile to an inviting and organized space. Trust me, there’s nothing more uplifting than purging with purpose. It’s the clutter in your life that could be weighing you down. Think about it, the first thing you see when...
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Would you want to live to 150?
Last year, Harvard researchers reported they have “turned back the clock” on laboratory mice by altering the epigenome (the molecules that switch DNA on and off). This finding means we may one day be able to reset the human body to avoid deadly diseases like Alzheimer’s, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. Advancements are...
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Can you reverse osteoporosis?
I’ve noticed over the past year our members are increasingly concerned with their bone health and its connection to aging well. Since May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, I thought now would be the perfect time to discuss it. Osteoporosis affects almost 20% of women and 5% of men, an estimated 44 million Americans...
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Aging parents and POAs
When you have an aging parent, there are many complicated considerations to ensuring their health and well-being. A fall or stroke can change your situation very quickly. While it’s an unpleasant thing to anticipate, making sure you have both a financial and healthcare power of attorney in place ensures you have the authority to make informed...
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