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Summer heat and increased activity can make varicose vein symptoms worse
We are already nearing the midpoint of summer when heat and increased activity can exacerbate symptoms of varicose veins, including achiness, swelling and fatigue. In fact, county fairs—like the Great Geauga County Fair coming August 31—can be a perfect storm for symptoms. “County fairs are a good reminder of the importance of...
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Copeland Oaks offers an active and maintenance-free lifestyle for those 55 and over
During the summer, many of us travel to visit our aging parents only to discover they are not managing household complexities as well as they once did. Or we ourselves may be exhausted from yet another year of lawn mowing, hedge trimming, mulching, gutter cleaning, etc. And summer will soon transition into fall, signaling the end of yet...
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Lake Metroparks offers pup-friendly, outdoor fun for you and your best furry friend to discover
After doing a little Google research, Mimi discovered that the “dog days of summer” are a real thing. Who knew? According to the Farmers’ Almanac, they occur between July 3 and August 11 each year, signifying the “most oppressive period of summer” in terms of heat. But the name doesn’t have anything to do with the heat. During...
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Here’s how to beautify your roof and add 5 to 10 years to its life, saving you thousands of dollars
Although Pristine Clean is widely known for cleaning grime, mold, moss and mildew from roofs, siding and driveways, the company now offers a roof restoration service dubbed the Pristine Roof Renew, and it has become one of the fastest growing parts of the company. “Once you see the results, you can’t help but love it,” says company...
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Lake Metroparks Farmpark’s Plant Science Center gives visitors a look at how locally sourced crops make their way to your dinner table
With the growing prevalence of farm-to-table eating, Mimi decided it was time to explore the current fascination with where our food comes from by taking a field trip to the Plant Science Center at Lake Metroparks Farmpark in Kirtland. Nestled on 235 rolling acres of fields, gardens and farm buildings, each year the center draws more than...
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