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North Coast Aikikai offers the Japanese martial art of aikido, which puts the focus on using an opponent’s force against them

The world could use a lot more of avoiding conflict and resolving differences in a peaceful way. That’s the goal of the Japanese martial art of aikido, which, unlike other practices, is non-violent, non-combative and non-competitive. As one of the oldest operating martial arts schools in Lake County, dating back 50 years, North Coast Aikikai...

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The Neighborhood Experts at Platinum Real Estate helps buyers navigate the competitive sellers’ market

Is there anything scarier to a home buyer than the words “multiple-offer situation?” With the current sellers’ market conditions, multiple offers have become the norm. Setting your bid up for success is a complicated process that relies on shrewd navigation through pricing, strategy and negotiation. Local real estate experts...

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Shimmer Spa introduces the lash enhancement you can do at home

If the eyes are the windows to the soul, what does that make the eyelashes? Beautiful window treatments? Organic skin care expert Melanie Rongone has for years brought the latest and greatest advancements in esthetics to Strongsville at her Shimmer Spa. This month she’s introducing Lashify, a virtually weightless lash enhancement that...

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Hearing loss and dementia

Untreated hearing loss can be fatiguing, frustrating and lead to feelings of loneliness, social isolation, stress and depression. Landmark longitudinal studies by Frank Lin, Ph.D., and his team at Johns Hopkins have found that hearing loss is the largest modifiable risk factor for dementia. Their research showed that as the degree of hearing loss...

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Safety and holiday lighting

A leisurely drive through any neighborhood will tell you people are lighting up their homes—inside and out—more than ever with Halloween decorations. And as soon as the goblins come down, the turkeys and snowmen will be taking their place. Don’t get me wrong, I love the occasional fun-size candy bar or pumpkin pie, but this time...

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