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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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Although October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, every turned page on the calendar represents an opportunity to stay healthy

Although October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month, Dr. Flamur Semaj cautions that women need to be aware of any changes in their breast health—every month. As a diagnostic and interventional radiologist at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center, a Campus of UH Regional Hospitals, he applauds the spotlight turned on breast...

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Here’s how the power of professional financial planning can work for you

In this current economy, it is more important than ever to have a financial planner to help you navigate through all the ups and downs. So, in recognition of National Financial Planning Month in October, Mimi reached out to two local companies that have been staples in the community for decades to see how they are helping families and businesses...

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With a passion for locally grown produce, Miles Farmers Market takes farm-to-table fare to an entirely new level

While most of the country experienced weather extremes this year from record-high temperatures to droughts or flooding, Northeast Ohio had a relatively mild summer—boding well for local crops. At Miles Farmers Market, there are bountiful local fruits and vegetables to savor heading into fall. Last of Summer FlavorThree of Ohio’s...

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The highly skilled orthopedic surgeons at UH Geauga Medical Center have gone high tech

Most surgeons would agree with what Aristotle said 2,000 years ago—“the hand is the tool of tools.” And while there is no replacing the skilled hands of a surgeon, when paired with a robotic arm in today’s modern medicine, it can lead to even better outcomes. This summer, University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center, a Campus of UH...

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