Lifestyle

Dear Annie: Though I’m young, I often feel as if I’m living the life of someone much older. This past year, many brewing family crises collided between March and April. One relative passed away from a condition we all knew about, but the loss still hit hard. Around the same time, my father lost ourRead more

NEW YORK — Natasha Catrakilis discusses how she started her passion-project LXS back in 2022, after becoming inspired to create something that pays homage to her second home back in Greece. It started in Limnos – with a packet of flomari, and a dream to build her own unique brand. [Read More…]Read more

I say that lovingly. Boomers were the original fitness pioneers. Long before boutique studios and fitness influencers, they were running marathons, doing step aerobics, and buying those home workout tapes that promised impossible abs in 12 minutes. [Read More…]Read more

At Microsoft Ignite 2025, Microsoft outlined a vision for the “frontier” organization: one dramatically transformed through AI and AI agents. The more than 20,000-person crowd was treated to demos that showcased how working alongside agents will occur for everyone, from everyday business users to the infrastructure and operations, security and risk, and developer personas whoRead more

Heart attacks continue to be one of the leading causes of death worldwide, despite advances made in medical treatments and technologies. To help prevent such lethal heart conditions, such as stroke, attack or cardiac arrest, cardiologists usually pay much attention to maintaining blood pressure, cholesterol, and other conventional risk factors within normal limits. [Read More…]Read more

A uniquely nostalgic yet modern vibe called “Jam Girl Summer” is emerging across the United States, where the cottage-core aesthetic meets cozy artisanal living—people are embracing local berry picking, homemade jams, gingham prints, jam-themed parties and rustic décor as a way to slow down and savour life. [Read More…]Read more

When Jonathan Sterling picks up a blowtorch these days, it’s not a metaphor. The 46-year-old former real-estate executive spends his mornings crawling through an industrial warehouse and cutting copper pipe in an HVAC training lab not far from his home in Vero Beach, Florida. “I never used a torch before,” he said. “You’re crawling aroundRead more

In 2025 the U.S. lifestyle landscape is being shaped by three connected themes: a return to simplicity (minimalism in home and digital life), heightened sustainability (eco-friendly living, second-hand consumption), and stronger emphasis on digital balance (screen time reduction, analog experiences). These shifts reflect a widespread desire for more meaningful, intentional lifestyles rather than purely trend-drivenRead more

In the U.S., a growing number of travellers are embracing digital-detox vacations, seeking getaways where WiFi and cell service are deliberately absent so they can reconnect with nature, family and self—such as trail-only access lodges located deep in remote national parks.  [Read More…]Read more

In the U.S., a lifestyle movement dubbed “farm-girl summer” is gaining momentum — particularly among younger adults seeking slower, more intentional living. The trend includes activities like gardening, baking sourdough, thrifting vintage décor, and embracing nature-connected crafts. It reflects a desire to step away from fast-paced consumer culture and toward “back-to-basics” living. [Read More…]Read more