Trip Ideas

This Small California Town Offers a European-style Holiday Getaway — With Christmas Markets, Festive Events, and Dazzling Decor

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November 21, 2023
The ultimate passport-free escape that feels like Europe without needing to hop on a long-haul flight, Solvang is an enchanting village in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley with Danish-style architecture, wineries, and postcard-worthy scenery. Dazzling decorations, an abundance of yuletide events, and holiday markets make it particularly popular during the festive season. Plus, you’re bound…
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Outdoor Fitness

Exercise: The Best Stress Relief

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November 18, 2023
If you’re like most people, stress is a regular part of your day. Some statistics suggest that up to 77% of us feel the physical effects of stress on a regular basis, in the form of headaches, insomnia, anxiety, weight gain, muscle aches and pains, crankiness, and difficulty focusing.  While completely getting rid of stress is not possible, learning how to deal with it in a healthy way…
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Outdoor Fitness

How to Get Over Embarrassing Moments at the Gym

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November 17, 2023
Bring up the subject of embarrassing moments at the gym and it’s amazing the stories you hear. The gym can be a prime spot for embarrassing moments: sweaty people flailing around with large, heavy machinery can have amusing, embarrassing—but also sometimes…
Outdoor Fitness

Functional Fitness For Weight Management

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November 14, 2023
Functional fitness workouts are the key to long-term fitness, weight loss, and wellness. These carefully designed sessions won’t leave you sweaty and breathless but they can help you to burn more calories and stay active throughout the day. So how do you take advantage of functional training? First, it’s important to understand what this type of workout looks like and the benefits…
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Skin Care

How Long Does It Take for a Piercing To Heal? A Professional Piercer and a Doctor Weigh In

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November 11, 2023
Each part of your ear (and the rest of your body, ahem), have different timelines for healing from piercings. During that period, your holes can close up without proper care. You can also get nasty infections. To help you avoid those unwanted scenarios, we reached out to board-certified internal medicine physician Denise Pate, MD, and professional piercer Anke Labaere for aftercare tips and…
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