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We talked to local women spanning the generations of the 20th century and asked them to provide insight into their own journeys through prejudice and speculate about the challenges girls will face in the future.

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the skin we’re in p30

A closer look at the wrinkles, bumps, spots and lines that affect us all.

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If you have a vivid imagination like we do, you may see symbols everywhere. Just take the foods we eat every day for example.

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s a lifelong tennis player who became a professional tennis instructor, Citrus Hills resident Nancy Lay was happy with her sport of choice. But the tennis devotee also had many friends who were runners, who kept urging her to take up running.

“I loved how my running friends are as passionate about running as I am about tennis,” says Lay, who is a tennis instructor at the Skyview Tennis Center at Terra Vista of Citrus Hills. “In 2009, I was going through a very stressful time in my life and decided then to give running a try.”

It was love at the first mile. Lay joined the Citrus Road Runners, placed second in her age group in her first 5K road race, moved up to a Disney World 10K and then ran in the 2011 Ocala Half-Marathon.

“I loved the training, racing and the social aspects of the sport right from the start,” says Lay, an admitted type A personality. “When you run, you’re really competing against yourself more than other runners.”

Next up for Lay was participating in the 2013 Ragnar — NANCY LAY Relay Florida Keys, comprised of 12-member teams who run the 200 miles from Miami to Key West. Each race team member runs three legs, consisting of 4 miles, 8 miles and 4 miles.

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“In the Ragnar Relay, I ran the first four miles in Miami, then ran eight miles that took me over the Seven Mile Bridge at midnight and then the last four about 30 miles out of Key West,” says Lay, 45, who ran as part of The Electrolytes team. “It was a fantastic experience.”

Lay’s next running challenge was to train for and run in a marathon. She upped her mileage to 40-45 miles a week, running most mornings at 5:30am and with a long run on Saturday morning. The training paid off in the 2014 Gainesville Five Points of Life Marathon as Lay clocked a time of 4 hours and 4 minutes, winning her age group (40-45) and finishing as 19th overall female.

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“I want to do another Ragnar Relay,” says Lay, who has three parrots and two dogs. “And I want to run a marathon in under four hours. But mostly I want to enjoy running with my friends and have fun.”

“ When you run, you’re really competing against yourself more than other runners.”

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mammary matters Each month we present our readers with a new challenge. This one goes out to all the females out there: We challenge you to get that much-needed (and probably long-overdo) mammogram.

get to it!

Breast cancer isn’t just a disease that affects older women. Women in their 20s and 30s, and sometimes even younger, are also living with the disease. Still, many medical experts recommend having your first mammogram at age 40. So what’s the deal? Unfortunately, it’s often difficult to detect breast cancer through a mammogram under the age of 35 because breasts are made of dense, glandular tissue that, over time, develops into fatty tissue. During a mammogram, fatty tissue appears gray, while tumors or dense tissue appear white.

Differentiating between the white and gray tissue is how doctor’s determine the likelihood of cancer; however, younger breasts are generally denser to begin with, making it difficult for doctors to determine whether a white spot on a mammogram scan is regular breast tissue or potential cancer.

the problem:

IN SIMPLE TERMS, A MAMMOGRAM IS AN X-RAY PICTURE OF YOUR BREASTS TO CHECK FOR LUMPS OR TUMORS THAT MIGHT POSSIBLY BE CANCEROUS. MANY WOMEN OPT AGAINST THE QUICK PROCEDURE OR POSTPONE IT INDEFINITELY BECAUSE IT’S OUTSIDE THEIR COMFORT ZONE. AHH, THE APPEAL OF WAITING FOR A DOCTOR WHILE YOU AWKWARDLY SIT DRESSED IN AN OVERSIZED NAPKIN. WE ADMIT THERE’S ABOUT AS MUCH EXCITEMENT THERE AS A TRIP TO THE DENTIST, BUT REMEMBERING THAT A ROUTINE MAMMOGRAM COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE SHOULD SEND YOU SCRAMBLING FOR THE PHONE TO MAKE THAT APPOINTMENT!

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According to the American Cancer Society, women are expected to die from breast cancer in 2014 alone. This statistic should be reason enough to take your breast health seriously!

How about this one? Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women, and more than 232,000 new cases of breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed this year.

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Although a mammogram may not be the best predictor of breast cancer in women under 40, there are other ways to stay on top of your breast health until you hit the big 4-0.

Make sure you always perform a self-exam at home each month. The best time for a self-exam, according to the National Institutes of Health, is three to five days after your period starts. Also, don’t forget those yearly OB exams, and make sure your doc performs a breast exam during the visit. As for those with a family history of breast cancer, it’s best to consult with your doctor on ways to be proactive and when to schedule your first mammogram.

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My vast experience enables me to interpret these sophisticated images and separate what’s important from what’s harmless. When necessary, I can assist your doctor in planning the best course of action to help restore your health and vitality. I take my role in your healthcare earnestly, and I feel honored to be a part of it.

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the perfect bacon bowl E ver see an infomercial for a crazy product and think “now that I have to try?” Here in the test lab, i.e. my unsuspecting apartment, I’m trying out some of the weirdest food, health and beauty as-seen-on-TV products. This month, I’m snacking on the Perfect Bacon Bowl, and I got my editors in on the action.

BY KATIE MCPHERSON

the claims Perfection is a big claim to make, but the Perfect Bacon Bowl obviously isn’t shy. It even pats itself on the back for being “bacon-irific.” Although I buy their marketing as a meaty chalice for hash browns, burgers and other solids, I’m not so sure it will hold soups and stews like the website claims. The commercial also shows bacon sliding neatly off of the shapers, though I suspect this won’t be the case.

designs of our own, as well. After we’d engineered some beautiful, meaty latticework, it was time to get cookin’.

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You try wrapping cold, uncooked bacon strips around a bowl form while squishing the gaps together and see if your love for bacon doesn’t wane just a little. Ours certainly did. We followed the diagram of criss-crossing bacon in the instructions and tried some haphazard

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We knew they wouldn’t hold broth, so we opted for clam chowder. The thickness prevented any major leakage, but the soup’s base did seep through the holes after about a minute. It’s probably for the best though—canned soup inside bacon sounds like a sodium coma waiting to happen.

That said, the rocky road ice cream bowl was a crowd favorite (and by crowd I mean one hungry graphic designer), and the breakfast bowl was, admittedly, pretty darn cute.

the verdict Because we conducted our research in the office, a microwave was all we had at our disposal, which the instructions say is perfectly acceptable. After two minutes and 30 seconds each, the bowls were ready to fill with goodies, or so we thought, until we realized how thoroughly stuck they were.

Although nonstick spray was not included in the directions, there is a section describing how to “pry” the bacon off of the bowl. Clearly they expected this. We tried forks and toothpicks, but by the end, we were twisting and tugging with white knuckles to no avail. Eventually, we did part them from their plastic shapers, but only three of four made it in one piece.

At the end of the day—a very long day—we did end up with three little bacon bowls. If it wasn’t such a time suck, this product would be perfect for adorable appetizers and party food. The Perfect Bacon Bowl works, just not well, and only if you’re willing to dedicate far too much time to handling raw ribbons of meat and prying plasticized pork from a superheated surface.

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olympian jim ryun lends a helping hand J im Ryun just might be the perfect special guest and starter for the Helping Hands Invitational 5K Run and Dinner Banquet.

BY JOANN GUIDRY

Ryun knows more than a little about running, especially about running very fast. He became the first American teenager to break the four-minute mile mark, posting 3:59 in 1964. Ryun followed that feat with an American high school mile record time of 3:55.3 in 1965, a mark that stood for 36 years. While attending the University of Kansas, Ryun set three world records: mile (3:51.1), 1,500 meters (3:33.10) and 800 yards (1:44.2). And, oh, by the way, Ryun was named to the U.S. Olympic Track Team in 1964, 1968 and 1972, winning the Silver medal in the 1,500 meters (1968).

In his career, Ryun set six world records; his world mile record stood for nine years and the U.S. mile record for 14 years. Ryun won the 1967 Sullivan Award, given annually to the U.S. top amateur athlete, as well as being named Track and Field News’ Athlete of the Year, ABC Wide World of Sports Athlete of the Year and Sports Ilustrated’s Sportsman of the Year. ESPN rates Ryun as the No. 1 all-time high school athlete, followed by Tiger Woods and LeBron James. Ryun is a member

of the USA Track & Field Hall of Fame and the National Distance Running Hall of Fame.

“I always enjoy visiting Florida and am especially looking forward to coming to Ocala on behalf of Helping Hands,” says Ryun, who also served five terms as a U.S. Congressman from Kansas. “Running events are a great way to bring a community together for a great cause.”

Ryun will be the featured speaker at the dinner banquet on May 9 at the Hilton Ocala.

Then on Saturday, May 10, Ryun will be the official starter for the 5K at the Florida Greenway Baseline Trail Head. Ryun will also be available after the race for a meet-and-greet session. Proceeds from both events benefit Helping Hands, a non-profit charity serving the needs of abused and homeless people, primarily women and children. Helping Hands owns and operates two apartment buildings to provide shelter and two thrift stores for jobs training. Additionally, Helping Hands assists with food, medical needs, transportation, education grants and counseling.

“We are very excited to have Jim Ryun come to Ocala for our event,” says Brad Dinkins, founder and chairman of the board of Helping Hands. “We consider ourselves very fortunate to have Jim joining us and know everyone will enjoy meeting him.”

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Whether you’re bracing for your child’s impending orthodontic treatment or just tossing around the idea for yourself, Marion and Citrus County orthodontist and former president of the Marion County Dental Association, Juddson Reed, D.M.D., M.S., gives us the straight talk on orthodontics before your first appointment.

orthodon—what?

Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry that specifically deals with growing teeth in straight. Orthodontic treatment is done by using dental appliances that apply continuous pressure onto the teeth. The pressure slowly aligns the teeth into their correct position and morphs the bone that holds the teeth in place.

Although there are an assortment of different appliances that are used for specific orthodontic problems, the two main components of traditional braces are brackets and arch wires. Brackets are small metal, ceramic or plastic squares that are cemented to teeth and act as anchors for the arch wire. The attached arch wire is used to guide the teeth along as they move.

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more than just a pretty smile Although many patients are motivated by the cosmetic outcome of braces, straightening up those pearly whites can have medical benefits, too. In most cases, there’s a combination of cosmetic and medical reasons that justify orthodontic treatment. According to Dr. Reed, the two usually go hand in hand.

“The majority of people benefit in both areas for care. For some, straightening the teeth is the main motivator; for others, it is for a better bite,” Dr. Reed explains.

One of the most common medical-related reasons that patients partake in treatment is malocclusion. Malocclusion is the misalignment of the upper and lower teeth (over or underbite). This misalignment can cause discomfort in a person’s bite and jaw and can even lead to recurrent headaches. Although malocclusion is commonly harmless, it can cause pain and pressure on the temporomandibular joint, which are the small joints that connect the lower jaw to the temporal bone.

Another reason is to improve oral hygiene. An overcrowded mouth can cause changes in your teeth’s structure and limit the access between those pearly whites.

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hen it comes to putting your money where your mouth is, braces are a great investment. The dividends pay out in the form of confidence and oral hygiene. From first impressions to photography sessions, a straight smile can make a world of difference to a person who once chose to hide it.

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orthodontic options galore Orthodontia has evolved over the past decade with more options for young adolescents and adults than ever before.

Options range from fun, colorful bands for younger patients to clear or tooth-colored incognito brackets for those wishing to conceal the fact that they’re wearing braces.

If you’re looking for something even more transparent, clear aligners are your best bet. They’re removable trays that are worn to reposition teeth. The trays are created by using a three-

Better oral hygiene and the ability to clean between teeth can save money in the long run by preventing conditions like tooth decay and gum disease.

“The American Association of Orthodontists recommends orthodontic evaluations no later than age 7,” Dr. Reed says, “There is a handful of bite and developmental concerns that are ideally intercepted at that age.”

time & money The most excruciating part of braces really isn’t the minimal discomfort, but the amount of time it takes to complete treatment—after all, teeth can’t magically move overnight. Once the braces are set, appointments are usually made every four to six weeks with each appointment lasting only 20 to 30 minutes.

Everyone will have some type of retainer once the braces come off. Some retainers are permanently glued to the back of teeth while others are removable. Just like treatment, retainers may vary based on each case.

dimensional computerized model to align the teeth digitally.

The orthodontist will approve or modify the movement plan and create the set of trays. However, clear aligners do have limitations.

“The cost is usually higher than traditional braces, though people seem to be very accepting of the difference. There are certain movements of teeth that traditional braces are more efficient at performing,” Dr. Reed says. “Since they are removable, the user must be committed to wearing them nearly full time and be responsible enough to not lose the trays.”

“The typical treatment is around 18 to 24 months, though sometimes the treatment is longer or shorter, based on each individual’s needs,” Dr. Reed says, “Typical orthodontic care can range from the high $3,000 range up to the low $6,000 range, depending on the time and type of appliances.”

Many orthodontists offer payment plans, and some dental insurances will cover a percentage of the cost of orthodontic care. The benefits usually outweigh the costs of treatment, according to Dr. Reed.

“The benefits are so broad—greater self esteem with a great smile, and straight teeth are easier to care for,” Dr. Reed emphasizes. “A great bite with straight teeth is better in the long run for improving function and health of the teeth.”

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play it by ear N o, that sharp, burning sensation coming from your ear is not your spidey senses tingling. Unfortunately, it’s probably symptoms of an earache causing your newfound misery. If you’re one of the really unfortunate ones, you could be experiencing discomfort in both ears.

Either way, we feel your pain, so here’s an earful of info to hopefully get you feeling better in no time!

in one ear and out the other When something hurts, many of us turn to WebMD for a diagnosis. (It’s cheaper than a checkup, after all.) After that sufficiently freaks us out, we then consult a doctor. Pain in the ear can be caused by numerous ailments, from a typical ear infection to jaw pain or even an infected hair follicle, and they are more common in children than adults. Deep inside the ear, icky fluids sometimes cause a buildup, resulting in infection.

For those parents whose children love shoving things up their nose, the ear canal is often just as tempting. A blockage from a foreign object stuck in the ear can cause ear pain and may even lead to infection.

But don’t blame it all on the kids, adults have been known to wedge a Q-tip too deep a time or two as well.

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Ever been told that your ears and nose never stop growing? Yep, it’s true. As an infant, the eustachian tube in your ear is short, making it easy for all kinds of bacteria to enter your body and cause infection. This is why ear infections are so common in children. As you grow, so do the tubes in your ears.

If a bacteria is causing the infection, antibiotics will usually do the trick. Like with most illnesses, get lots of rest. It’s fine to take some Advil and apply a warm washcloth to help with the pain.

Many ear infections will actually go away on their own. As always, consult the doc if your or your child’s symptoms worsen.

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oh baby!

Newborn babies are cute, until they become irritable. It’s not always easy to tell when a child is experiencing the joys of an ear infection.

Often, a baby’s ear infection can stem from a cold, so keep an eye out for a runny nose, fever or irritability. Lying flat could be causing the infected fluid in your child’s ear to place pressure on the eardrum, so try raising their head up or having them sleep on their side. If your baby is tugging on his or her ears, don’t assume it’s an infection. This could just be a sign of teething or your little one’s way of discovering their ears.

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an ounce of stroke prevention T

he American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association recently partnered to release new high-risk stroke factors and prevention guidelines specifically for women. The new guidelines are geared to primary care providers, including obstetricians and gynecologists. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts.

This event causes a lack of blood and oxygen to the brain, leading to serious consequences. Strokes can affect memory, language, vision and cause paralysis to one side of the body or the other. According to the American Stroke Association, of the estimated 800,000 strokes that occur each year, women account for 455,000 of those. Stroke is the third-leading cause of death in women, with more than 77,000 deaths annually.

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high-risk factor facts BIRTH CONTROL PILLS: Taking birth control

pills may double the risk of stroke, especially in women with high blood pressure; smoking and the use of oral contraceptives also increases the risk of stroke.

HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY: Once thought

to lower stroke risk, HRT actually increases the risk.

ATRIAL FIBRILLATION:

A cardiac condition that causes an irregular or quivering heartbeat, atrial fibrillation quadruples stroke risk and is common in women over age 75. All women over age 75 should get regularly screened by their health care provider for atrial fibrillation.

MIGRAINES WITH AURA/SMOKING:

Strokes are more common in women with migraines with aura (a visual phenomenon such as loss of vision or flashing lights before headache onset), particularly in those who smoke.

PREGNANC Y/ PREECLAMPSIA/ ECLAMPSIA: About

HIGH CHOLESTEROL/ DIABETES/ DEPRESSION/ EMOTIONAL STRESS:

three out of 10,000 pregnant women have a stroke during These illnesses all greatly pregnancy compared to two increase the risk of stroke. out of 10,000 who are not When it comes to high pregnant. Women with a cholesterol and stroke history of high blood pressure prevention, Dr. Asad Qamar before pregnancy should of Ocala-based Institute of be considered for low-dose Cardiovascular Excellence, aspirin and/or calcium says, “Women must keep supplement therapy beginning their low-density lipoprotein in the second trimester (week (LDL) below 70.” Women 12) to lower preeclampsia with any of these conditions risk. Preeclampsia and need to work closely with eclampsia are blood pressure their health care providers. disorders that develop during pregnancy. The duo can cause stroke during or after delivery, premature birth and double the risk of stroke later in life. Pregnant women with moderately high blood pressure (150-159 mm/ HG/100-109 mmHG) may be considered for blood pressure medication; those with severe high blood pressure F A S T (160 mmHG or FACE ARM SPEECH TIME TO above) should DROOPING WEAKNESS DIFFICULTY CALL 911 definitely

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A C LO S E R LO O K AT T H E W R I N K L E S , BUMPS, SPOTS AND LINES T H AT A F F E C T U S A L L .

Whew.That wasn’t bad at all.

ALL THE INTIMIDATING STORIES I’D HEARD ABOUT A FULL-BODY EXAM AT THE DERMATOLOGIST’S OFFICE HAD ME EXPETING THE WORST. ONE FRIEND TOLD ME SHE WAS COMPLETELY NAKED IN A BRIGHTLY LIT ROOM IN FRONT OF THE DOCTOR AND ASSISTANT, CLIPBOARDS IN HAND, WHO TOOK NOTES AS THEY EXAMINED EVERY INCH OF HER EMBARRASSED SELF. YIKES. THAT SOUNDS MORE LIKE AN ALIEN ABDUCTION THAN A DOCTOR VISIT, IF YOU ASK ME. FORTUNATELY, I WAS IN MUCH KINDER HANDS.

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When I got this assignment, I decided I should take it seriously. Because I was writing about skin, why not go for a dermatology exam myself? Especially since I’ve never been checked and have lived in “sun country” for most of my life.

I made an appointment with Ashley Cauthen, M.D., at MidState Skin in Ocala. Dr. Cauthen’s casual yet competent approach took away any anxiety I had.

There was no standing naked under bright lights in front of a stranger. Instead, I wore a robe and the entire exam was painlessly over in just a few minutes.

Considering I’m an outdoor person and have had a lot of sun exposure over the years, I was pleasantly surprised that Dr. Cauthen found only one actinic keratosis (“sun spot”) on my hand, which required attention. A quick zap with liquid nitrogen and it was taken care of. No need to worry about it progressing to skin cancer.

She explained that if she had found something that had the potential of being cancerous, she’d have done a biopsy and sent the sample to a lab for analysis. If it came back positive, a minor outpatient surgery might be all that was needed to remove the spot. If it was advanced, a more aggressive treatment protocol would be in order.

During an exam, the dermatologist also looks for moles and any type of lesion that ulcerates, bleeds or is reluctant to heal. If nothing is found, you’re typically good to go for another year.

SKIN CANCER CASES CLIMB

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atients are often more concerned about skin issues than internal things like high blood pressure or diabetes,” notes Dr. Cauthen, “because you can’t hide dermatological issues. You are wearing your disease.”

Raised in Ocala, Dr. Cauthen is wellversed in the damage that skin incurs with constant exposure to sun. She encourages Florida residents (and those in other sundrenched regions) to plan their initial visit to a dermatologist much earlier than persons who live where they see a lot less sunshine.

“When you start annual exams really depends on your sun exposure. If you haven’t had a history of blistering

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TYPES OF SKIN CANCER: KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR BASAL CELL CARCINOMA: Most common form of skin cancer. Serious but curable. Rarely spreads to other areas of the body but can grow deep enough to affect tissue and bone. Can be disfiguring. Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent disfigurement. Contact your dermatologist if you see: • Dome-shaped growth with visible blood vessels • Brown or black growth • Shiny, pinkish patch • White or yellow waxy growth that resembles • A sore that heals and returns repeatedly a scar SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA: Second most common form of skin cancer. Curable with early detection

and treatment. Can invade and destroy surrounding tissue and be disfiguring if not treated promptly.

Left untreated it has a greater risk of spreading to lymph nodes and internal organs, so it’s important to treat as soon as discovered. Contact your dermatologist if you see a red crusted or scaly patch or a nonhealing ulcer or firm red nodule.

MALIGNANT MELANOMA: Serious form of skin cancer that can spread quickly. Melanoma has a high cure rate when caught early because at that stage it only affects the outer layer of skin. UV exposure plays a role, and although fair-skinned people are at greater risk, anyone can get melanoma and the number of cases continues to rise. Melanoma may start in an existing mole or a new growth, so look for the following ABCDEs to detect melanoma quickly. Contact your dermatologist if you see: • Asymmetrical growth (one half doesn’t look like • Color that varies from one spot to another the other) • Diameter greater than the size of a pencil eraser • Border that is irregular, scalloped or • Evolving appearance as mole/growth changes in poorly defined size, shape or color

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sunburns or chronic sun exposure while growing up, you can wait to start annual exams in your 30s or 40s,” she notes. “But for people who’ve lived in Florida, we suggest they start getting checked once a year in their 20s, as early as age 21.”

All that time in the sun may not catch up with you until middle age, but catch up it will. Wrinkles and sun spots will eventually result, and in some cases, skin cancer rears its ugly head.

Another major cause for concern is the prevalence of tanning bed use.

That “healthy” golden glow is actually anything but.

“Tanning beds really age you,” says Dr. Cauthen bluntly. “The latest studies have found that women exposed to UV radiation from indoor tanning at any time in life are at a 75 percent increased risk of getting melanoma. The incidence of melanoma has gone up tremendously and is secondary to the use of tanning beds, which are now considered as carcinogenic as cigarettes. The highest rate of melanoma is now found in women between the ages of 25 and 35, and most of that is due to tanning beds.”

As she explains, all tanning is dangerous. A tanning bed exposes you to both UVB and UVA rays, but so does natural sunlight. However, in a tanning bed, the UVA rays are intensified, which definitely accelerates the aging process.

Many of us enjoy the look of a tan, and Dr. Cauthen says that’s fine, so long as you achieve that color by using a selftanner or getting a “spray tan” either at a salon or by doing it yourself. Just don’t make the mistake of thinking that being tan will actually protect you from the sun.

“People may think they’re more protected and won’t burn as easily if their skin looks more brown, but it doesn’t offer any form of protection,” she notes. “People with naturally darker skin are more protected but not totally.

Bob Marley was black, but he died from a form of melanoma that was first found between his toes.”

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o matter where you live—and especially if you live in Florida—you should be wearing sunscreen every day. This is the bottom line to protecting your skin and warding off wrinkles and other damage caused by the sun.

For everyday use, choose a sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30, advises Dr. Cauthen.

“Be sure it says ‘broad spectrum’ because this blocks both UVA and UVB rays.

If you’re going to be out in the sun all day, such as at the beach, fishing, etc., use SPF 50 or higher, and reapply it during the day.”

Be generous. When researchers test sunscreen in the lab, they do so using one tablespoon to cover the face. Most of us never use that much, but just realize you need adequate coverage to get the protection promised on the bottle.

And no, you can’t “multiply” coverage by combining products.

“Some people think that if their makeup has SPF 15 and their sunscreen has SPF 15 that they’re getting the coverage of SPF 30, but it doesn’t work that way,” explains Dr. Cauthen.

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verything changes as we age, and our skin is no exception. It becomes thinner, drier and less elastic. The No. 1 thing to slow aging is to use sunscreen religiously. Use of a retinoid cream at night will also help with cell turnover, as well as fine lines and wrinkles.

Faces are one of those body parts that benefit from fat, and the older we get, the less of that we have in the facial area.

“Think of a baby with that nice, rounded face. When we’re young, we have a layer of subcutaneous fat under the skin, but the body absorbs that fat, and over time, we lose more and more of it,” says Dr. Cauthen.

Ahh, but that’s where we can access the latest advances in the field of dermatology… fillers and botulinum toxin. (Botox is just one trade name.)

“Botulinum toxin is useful for relaxing the muscles that contract and cause wrinkles. It helps diminish the appearance of dynamic muscles, the ones you use when making expressions. People hear the term and it sounds alarming, but used in the dermatological setting, it’s very safe,” says Dr. Cauthen.

Cosmetic use has become widespread. Injected under the skin, the substance temporarily paralyzes muscles, with effects usually lasting three to four months.

Some younger women are even requesting it for prophylactic use to keep wrinkles from forming in the first place.

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WHAT FACIAL WOES MOST CONCERN WOMEN? According to a survey by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the greatest concerns are:

SAGGING CHEEKS (“eye bags”)

39%

OF WOMEN FINE LINES & WRINKLES

33%

“TURKEY NECK”

28%

Dermal fillers are used to do just that: fill the void in areas under the skin that were once plumped up with subcutaneous fat.

They can be injected under the skin to plump up lips, enhance contours and soften creases and wrinkles. Fillers are routinely used to aid in the appearance of marionette lines and nasolabial folds (those frown-like “parentheses” around the mouth and lips that can be so aging).

A recent survey by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) revealed that 55 percent of filler injections are performed on patients between the ages of 35 and 50. Fillers are sometimes referred to as “liquid facelifts” because they can help restore a youthful fullness without the pain and downtime of surgery. The downside is that they don’t have the lasting effect of surgery; the newest fillers last as long as 12 to 18 months but certainly not years.

Fillers and botulinum toxin are often used in conjunction, and because neither is permanent, they must be repeated periodically to experience continued results.

Some women shy away from cosmetic injections after hearing stories of treatments gone wrong, but such incidences typically happen because of inexperience and/or incorrect application.

“You should only have these things done by a dermatologist or plastic surgeon because they have extensive training in it,” warns Dr. Cauthen. “The drive to be aesthetically appealing is strong, and women try to find cheaper alternatives. You get what you pay for, and you’re not just paying for the product but the experience of the person doing the injections,” she says. “I saw one woman who had construction-grade silicone injected into her buttocks as an enhancement. She turned septic and required surgery to remove it. Another woman tried to bleach out sun spots using actual bleach and ended up with a rash much worse than the spots.”

SHINING THE LIGHT ON LASER TREATMENTS

“W

hatever condition you are looking to correct, lasers may be the key,” says Miranda Whitmer, M.D. of Gainesville Dermatology Aesthetic Center.

Those conditions include everything from unwanted hair, aging skin, sun damage, redness and dilated blood vessels, and even tattoo removal.

“Fraxel laser is a revolutionary laser system that can offer the results of more invasive lasers without the side effects or significant down time. In addition to being the only FDA-approved procedure for treating acne scarring and melasma, Fraxel is the ultimate laser system for skin rejuvenation, “The Q-switched Alexandrite correcting pigmentation, laxity and laser is specifically designed for fine lines and wrinkles,” notes Dr. tattoo removal and is effective Whitmer. She adds that this laser for tattoos of all colors.” is most commonly used for the

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face, neck, chest and hands but can be used on any skin surface. Although improvement is seen with each treatment, you’ll get the best results with three to six treatments performed one month apart.

Other laser systems are used to treat redness and dilated blood vessels on the skin that are often the result of rosacea, sun damage or even vascular birthmarks. Depending on the severity of the condition, you may need one, two or more treatments.

That tattoo you wished you’d never gotten? There’s a laser for that.

“The Q-switched Alexandrite laser is specifically designed for tattoo removal and is effective for tattoos of all colors,” notes Dr. Whitmer. “Red and black inks tend to respond the quickest. Treatments are done monthly and typically require around six to 12 sessions. Each session takes only minutes to perform, and prices are based on the size of the tattoo.”

Lasers have also become popular as a non-invasive method of reducing and eliminating unwanted body hair.

“Precisely controlled pulses of energy are directed deep into the skin to destroy unwanted hair follicles,” Dr. Whitmer explains. “Because each session targets only those hairs in the active growing phase, four to six treatments scheduled six weeks apart are recommended for optimum results. Most clients will achieve excellent results requiring minimal touchup treatments once or twice a year.”

Because laser hair removal has become so popular, make sure you know that the person doing your treatment is appropriately trained, she adds.

“Be sure to verify your technician’s credentials and the safety of the laser for your particular skin type.”

As with any skin treatment, lasers may result in temporary increased susceptibility to UV rays, so appropriate sun protection should be used after any laser treatment session.

ARM YOURSELF AGAINST ADULT ACNE

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t seems particularly unfair that a “teenage problem” can strike long after you’ve left the teen years behind.

Unfortunately, though, it happens.

And adult acne is not the same as acne that afflicts the young.

“Teenage acne is usually more bacteria driven, while adult acne is primarily more of an inflammatory hormonal response. A bump is not just a bump. Teenage acne has whiteheads, because the white blood cells are fighting bacteria, but with adult acne there’s no bacteria to fight, so you don’t get whiteheads,” explains Ray Shulstad, DNP, ARNP, of the Center for Dermatology and Skin in Spring Hill.

Just because you never had acne as a teen doesn’t mean you’ll escape it as an adult, and to add to the “unfairness” factor, it affects women almost exclusively.

“Women seem to get the short end of the stick when it comes to adult acne because hormonal changes can cause breakouts,” notes Shulstad, who has worked in the field of dermatology since 2001. “In the 20s, hormones are changing as the body gets ready for childbirth, and the mid-30s are another time when breakouts are common, because the hormones are transitioning out of the optimal time for childbirth. It can also occur during perimenopause, early to mid-40s, and when someone has stress in their life.”

Facial hair, which is also hormonally driven, may accompany adult acne. Although teenage acne often affects the entire face, adults usually break out around the mouth area, chin and jaw.

“The best treatments are low-dose antibiotics, not to fight bacterial infections, but because of the anti-inflammatory properties of the antibiotics,” says Shulstad. “We don’t like to use steroids on the face,

because, while they can help for a short period of time, they can make it worse in the long run.”

Some women suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common endocrine disorder in which the woman has high levels of masculinizing hormones, such as testosterone.

“Additionally, spironolactone, a diuretic that blocks testosterone, can be useful in the right patients,” Shulstad notes. “Some new medications for treating adult acne include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory topical gels and creams.”

Birth control pills are often used to treat teenage acne, but he says they don’t tend to be as effective for combating adult acne.

He cautions against using overthe-counter treatments meant to open the pores. Scrubbing with such products can worsen the problem by causing even more inflammation.

The good news is that adult acne is much easier to control than teenage acne.

“Usually, after a few weeks on medication, you can start tapering off, but it really depends on the individual,” says Shulstad. “If it’s stress-related, it’s usually short term until the hormones regulate themselves. Certain conditions, like rosacea, can make it worse and require longer treatment.

“The quicker you get to a dermatologist, the less damage you’ll do to your skin,” he adds. “The quicker you get it under control, the sooner you’ll quit breaking out. Treating it properly can also prevent scarring.”

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F YOU HAVE A VIVID IMAGINATION LIKE WE DO, YOU MAY SEE SYMBOLS EVERYWHERE. PEOPLE WOULD FIND ODD CONNECTIONS AND COINCIDENCES UNDER THEIR NOSES EVERY

Chop a carrot in half width-wise and you’ll have circles that look like orange pupils and retinas. Surprisingly, there are few studies that prove carrots encourage eye health. However, some research hints that women have a lower chance of developing glaucoma if they incorporate carrots into their diet. Keep chomping away like Bugs Bunny, as the veggie is rich in antioxidants, too.

EYES: Carrot

“Food for thought;” “brain food;” the previous expressions may actually refer to the walnut, which looks like our noggin. Some studies have shown that walnuts may have cognitive benefits, meaning they may improve memory and general thought processes. The molecule melatonin in walnuts also helps regulate sleep, circadian rhythms (how we go about our daily routine) and other processes related to our nervous system.

BRAIN: Walnuts

FOOD THOUGHT FOOD for

Although there isn’t any scientific proof that foods and their health benefits correspond directly to the body parts that they look like, we sure love pointing out how much a walnut looks like a brain. Like a child with a keen eye for “I Spy,” here’s a list of nourishing foods that will have you singing a different tune—or at least substituting different lyrics—to “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes.”

AN ORGAN-IC PUZZLE

Have you ever seen one of those Web articles devoted to images appearing in someone’s burnt toast?

We’re betting you have. But could these odd sightings prove to be actually, er, insightful? We’re certainly not saying seeing Leonardo DiCaprio’s face on a cinnamon bun will mean you’ll be “flying” with Jack Dawson in the near future. However, we are suggesting that you stop for a moment as you go grocery shopping in the produce section and look at the foods with childlike wonder. Perhaps 16th century Italian painter Giuseppe Arcimboldo was onto something when he painted his famous portraits of human faces made up of fruits and vegetables.

BY AMANDA FURRER

DAY IF THEY STOPPED TO LOOK AND LET THEIR IMAGINATION WANDER. JUST TAKE THE FOODS WE EAT EVERY DAY FOR EXAMPLE. The pulp of citrus fruits resembles the anatomy of anatomical lobules and ducts within a breast. Quite an astonishing coincidence as the glucarates in citrus fruits are compounds that can help prevent breast cancer.

Phytonutrients called limonoids are also found in grapefruit and hinder tumor formation.

Grapefruit, Orange

BREASTS:

You can call us out on having the imagination of a teenager, but there is a direct relationship between avocados and female reproductive health. Avocados contain folic acid, which may reduce the chances of birth defects in fetuses, such as spina bifida and anencephaly. Avocados also have anti-cancer benefits and have been found to help prevent cancer in the mouth, skin and the prostate gland, the former proving this miracle food is great for both sexes.

UTERUS: Avocado

The belief that cranberries protect against urinary tract infections is not an old wives’ tale. The proanthocyanidin content in cranberries has been found to inhibit harmful bacterial growth on urinary tract linings. Although cranberry juice is the form of choice when countering UTIs, the flesh of the cranberry contains the bulk of the phytonutrients, so eat these berries whole so you don’t miss out on all the benefits!

BLADDER: Cranberry

Who would have guessed anything called sweet could be good for the pancreas? The pancreatic-looking root vegetable actually improves blood sugar regulation. What’s more, this blood sugar benefit extends to type 2 diabetes sufferers.

PANCREAS: Sweet Potato

The gnarly ginger root bears a resemblance to our stomach, which oddly parallels with the many gastrointestinal benefits ginger is known for. Ginger reduces dizziness and nausea when ingested by motion sickness sufferers. The root may also relieve nausea and vomiting when eaten by pregnant women.

STOMACH: Ginger

Slice a tomato in half and you’ll see it has several compartments, much like a heart and its four chambers.

This antioxidant-rich food is known for the nutrient lycopene, which helps lower the risk of cell damage and atherosclerosis. Tomatoes help decrease cholesterol and triglyceride levels as well.

HEART: Tomato Note: This article and its content was inspired by Woman’s Day’s “Foods That Look Like Body Parts They’re Good For,” by Amanda Greene. Sources: whfoods.org, cdc.gov

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LOGGER KRISTA ROLLINS OF JOYFUL HEALTHY EATS LOVES MAKING HEALTHY RECIPES WITH A COLORFUL PALETTE OF INGREDIENTS. THE WISCONSIN NATIVE NOW-TEXAN IS A STAY-ATHOME MOM WHO ENJOYS strawberry COOKING FOR HER FAMILY. avocado spinach Krista keeps fit by doing Jillian salad with Michaels workouts, chasing her 2-yearhoney mustard old, Cason, and eating mindfully— “with the occasional ‘cheat day.’” vinaigrette When asked if she were to see any celebrity face on a food who would it be and on what, Krista answered it would most likely be Bobby Flay on a dried chipotle pepper. “Not because he is all wrinkly but because that is what I think of when I think of Bobby Flay,” Krista says.

Try out Krista’s recipes, which incorporate some of the foods we’ve mentioned in this story. We promise these dishes will be a feast for the eyes and not at all resemble their body counterparts. Hallelujah! Appetites intact!

Not only does this vibrant salad contain avocados—the crunchy apples, strawberries, almonds and spinach are your body’s superheroes when it comes to fighting inflammation. Serves 4-6

HONEY MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE:

2

tablespoons mustard, gluten free (no sugar or wine added)

2

tablespoons raw honey

4

tablespoons white vinegar

6

tablespoons olive oil Salt and pepper to taste

SALAD:

10

ounces baby spinach

2

cups of strawberries, hulled and quartered (about a 16-ounce container)

1

cup Granny Smith apples, diced (about 1 large apple)

1

cup plain sliced almonds

2

avocados, diced

¾

cup sliced almonds

Whisk together mustard, honey, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Add spinach to large salad bowl. Top with strawberries, diced apple, diced avocado and sliced almonds. Toss to mix everything together, and serve with honey mustard vinaigrette.

orange carrot ginger soup Krista made this soup when she was so sick that she was practically tearing through tissue boxes. Full of vitamins and other nutrients, this meal is her best home remedy for the common cold and flu. Serves 8

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tablespoons olive oil

2

pounds carrots, peeled and diced

1

large onion, diced

6

cups low-sodium chicken broth

2

garlic cloves, minced

1

tablespoon orange zest

3

tablespoons fresh ginger, minced

½

teaspoon salt

1

russet potato, peeled and diced

¼

teaspoon pepper

cranberry orange muffins Cranberry and citrus muffins are great for breakfast, a hearty snack or sweet dessert. The coconut oil also makes these muffins super moist. Makes 12 muffins 2

cups flour

½

cup sugar

1

teaspoon baking powder

½

teaspoon baking soda

½

teaspoon salt

1

cup cranberries

1

egg

¾

cup orange juice

¼

cup melted coconut oil

1

teaspoon grated orange zest

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir in cranberries. In a small bowl, beat egg, orange juice, melted coconut oil and grated orange zest.

Add wet mixture to dry ingredients; stir to combine until it is just moistened. Grease muffin tin and spoon mixture into tin until three quarters full. Bake 15 to 20 minutes until lightly browned. Remove, and serve!

grilled sweet potatoes with chipotle honey lime butter Krista says her son, Cason, loves sweet potatoes. “It was one of the first vegetables we gave him,” she blogs. This recipe is perfect when you want to roll out the grill. Go ahead and slather these with the accompanying chipotle honey lime butter for a savory treat. Serves 4-6

CHIPOTLE HONEY LIME BUTTER:

1

stick unsalted butter, softened

1

small chipotle pepper from La Costeña brand of chipotle peppers in adobe sauce, minced

½

tablespoon honey

½

teaspoon salt Zest from 1 lime Juice from ½ lime

Heat a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and diced onion. Sauté until onions are slightly caramelized, approximately 10 minutes. Add minced garlic cloves and minced fresh ginger, and sauté for 30 seconds. Add diced russet potato, diced carrots, low-sodium chicken broth, orange zest, salt and pepper. Cover, and simmer for 45 minutes or until vegetables are soft. Use a submersion blender to purée soup until it is a smooth consistency. (If you do not have a submersion blender, slowly ladle soup into a blender and blend soup in shifts.)

Serve with crunchy bread!

Add chipotle peppers, lime zest, lime juice, honey and salt to one stick of unsalted butter. Mix together until all ingredients are combined. Place ball of butter on a square of plastic wrap. Roll the plastic wrap completely around the butter and form into a cylinder shape. Place in refrigerator.

GRILLED SWEET POTATOES:

3

large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch slices

3

tablespoons olive oil Salt Chipotle honey lime butter

2

tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Peel sweet potatoes and cut them into quarter-inch slices. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Generously season sweet potatoes with olive oil and salt. Place sweet potatoes on oiled grill.

(Krista uses olive oil.) Grill on each side for 4 to 8 minutes, depending on thickness. Generously brush top of sweet potatoes with chipotle honey lime butter while still on grill. Remove from grill and finish off with freshly chopped cilantro.

For more recipes and tips, visit Krista at joyfulhealthyeats.com.

Ageless

Wisdom.

By Katie McPherson

Wom en earn ed suffrage whe n the 19t h Amen d men t was ratif i ed in 1920. Title VII of the Civil R ight s Ac t gave the m a t ool t o chip away at the g lass ceilin g in 19 6 4 . We’ve heard of Katharin e Hep burn , Sim one de Beauvoir an d Mal al a Yousafzai, but these m ilest on es an d char acters fall f lat read in tex tbook s. S o we t alked to l ocal women sp an n in g the ge ne r ation s of the 20t h centur y an d asked them to pr ovide insight in to t heir own journ eys through pr ejudice an d sp ec ulat e about the challen ges girls wil l face in the future.

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ouise Newman is an associate professor of U.S. women’s history at the University of Florida. She’s also a Baby Boomer. The towering, well-stocked bookcases in her office hint at her expertise, but it’s her experience with women’s studies that makes her insight so valuable.

“Every generation is diverse; there’s a huge variety in experiences based on class, race and location,” Newman says, prefacing our discussion about generalized challenges for each generation. Her disclaimer highlights the Strauss-Howe Generational Theory, introduced by William Strauss and Neil Howe in their 1991 best seller Generations. Their theory kick started the trend of identifying shared beliefs and behaviors of each generation, as they came of age during the same period.

Although variables affect the experiences of each woman, members of the same age groups recall leaping or stumbling over many of the same hurdles. And although some of those obstacles have been surmounted, others have survived the ages as new ones develop.

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I wasn’t sure what to expect walking into a meeting for the GFWC Greater Ocala Woman’s Club, but a warm reception and invaluable discussion is what I found.

I traversed the room, polling the women at random about the challenges of coming of age in their generation. Though the word itself was never uttered, prejudice was a common experience. Professor Newman gave me a little background.

“These women were expected to marry early. If they went to college, it was often as a precursor to marriage. People made fun of them, saying they were getting their MRS degrees,” she explains. “When Betty Freidan’s Feminine Mystique was published in 1963, some of these women would have reinvented themselves and had other lives after marriage and children, returning to school in their 50s as a result of the early feminist movement.” They would later become activists and make strides toward social change.

As we began our chat, Carol Robertson, 69, first described coming of age in simpler days.

“It was the age of rock ‘n’ roll, bobby sockers and going down to The Peppermint Lounge to learn the twist,” she recalls. It was also the age of the glass ceiling.

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“Most girls either became teachers or nurses,” Carol says. “There were no astronomers, no doctors—that was it.” She herself studied English in college in order to become a teacher. Another member recalled dreaming of being a doctor but was told to try nursing instead. Susan Reynolds, 66, remembers her mother-in-law leading a life she may not have envisioned for herself in upstate New York, simply because she had no alternative, adding that she herself wasn’t educated until her 30s because it was considered a waste.

“My mother-in-law married and settled, had a family and worked on a farm. The more I got to know her, the more I thought that wouldn’t have been her choice. I don’t think she would have chosen it given today’s options.”

Ginger Price, 65, tried to take full advantage of every opportunity and still found herself chosen last. At the time of her retirement, she served as the program director for the Nationwide Healthy Information Network, but it took what she calls “drastic action” to get there.

“I was working at President Kennedy’s internship, and I qualified just like the boys, but they just wanted to tell me I printed nicely,” Ginger says, her

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tone conveying her distaste for being patronized.

“The men were chosen for training while I sat back and worked, usually harder than they did.” Her workplace challenges did not end as an intern.

“There weren’t many places to promote women at the time, but a lot has changed in our lifetime.

Eventually, I made it to an equal playing field with the men, or equal enough for me.”

Judy Stesney, 73, seems vivacious and outspoken during our chat. As a computer programmer, she worked at the heart of a maledominated field but found herself keeping quiet about the unfairness she experienced there.

“I just adjusted, but I know many women felt aggressive about it,” she recalls. “It was clear that men made more than women, and you didn’t have a snowball’s chance in Hell if you were up for a promotion against a bunch of men. I did my job and got raises, but big promotions?” She shakes her head and waves her hand, miming the dismissal she received at the time. Then, she noted one advantage modern women now have, as well as one major disadvantage. “You have knowledge today, and it’s right at your fingertips. The biggest thing you have to face is competition—everyone is educated.”

Lastly, one member highlighted the taboo nature of divorce and said she felt pressure to stay with an abusive husband, even from her family, in order to avoid the scandal of separation. For the generation following hers, divorce became more acceptable, but it didn’t get any easier.

Generation X, 1 9 6 5 -1 9 8 0 . “Women

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from the late ‘50s on have access to birth control, so they think of themselves as having control over motherhood.

They can time their births and have ambitions of succeeding equally in the professional world. It probably took them 10 to 20 years to realize that though the old barriers are gone, there are new ones now,” said Newman of Gen X. Ashley Lightbody, 35, is president of Junior League of Ocala and has seen these changes embodied in her members.

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more educated now, but the spectrum has totally changed. Only 10 percent don’t work,” she explains.

“Our members have full-time jobs, and some of them are even the breadwinners.” Lightbody recently became her own breadwinner as well, which inspired her to empower other women.

“I’m recently divorced, and I was a housewife,” she says. “My biggest challenge was reentering the workforce. I’m studying to be a financial advisor to seek out women in transition who need help with their finances. We sometimes find ourselves in a situation like being a housewife when we have all this money, then don’t know what to do with it and leave it up to the men. I know there are a lot of women who don’t know what’s in the checking account, let alone how to access it.”

Though earning potential has been higher for men historically, Lightbody is happy to see more ladies joining the boys club in fields like finance, medicine and law.

“We’re just as ambitious as men, but we have to find the balance between family and work.” This is a sentiment echoed by Jennifer Hatchet, 36, also a member of Ocala Junior League.

Hatchet earned her master’s in sports management and holds the title of director of e h t membership at I’m the Country Club of Ocala.

In her spare time, she does bookkeeping for her husband’s family business.

“I think for women of my

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generation, the biggest challenge is that we want to do everything because we have been empowered,” says Hatchet, citing her parents’ encouragement.

“My parents definitely empowered me and told me I could achieve anything I wanted to. I feel fortunate because I know my mother didn’t feel that way.

She went to school to be a nurse because I don’t think she felt she could be a doctor. I also don’t think every woman in my generation was told the same thing.”

More important to Jennifer than her job is her family: husband Tony and daughters Holland and Keeghan, ages 6 and 4.

“I want to work and have a career, and I want to be a mother, an involved mom who volunteers in the classroom and makes the homemade Pinterest cupcakes.” Her biggest challenge is one straining many women in her age bracket: trying to give 100 percent at work and 100 percent to the family.

what she thought millennials’ biggest issue will be she had plenty of theories to consider.

“Finding well-paying jobs in a volatile economy will be a challenge,” she begins. “The indebtedness one has to go into to get professional training is only going up. There are economic challenges of establishing oneself as a person—moving out, getting married.

Those were the markers of adulthood from the ‘50s to the ‘80s. Will they continue to be the markers? We can’t yet say.”

Many millennial women feel that, thanks to the ladies of generations past, they have more opportunities in the workplace. This means their focus has shifted to other social issues, like gender, according to women’s studies major Joanna Bomfim, 20.

“I think there’s going to be a gender revolution that will slowly give us better relationships with our bodies and understandings of advertisements. Once we understand our relationships to these things, popular culture will have to take a step back.”

According to women’s studies major and millennial woman Gaby Larios, 19, this plugged-in generation needs more guidance on the use of social media as they tackle problems old and new.

“Cyber bullying didn’t exist for our parents, but it’s a real issue now,” she says, citing other issues like sexting.

Beyond giving bullies another portal for torment, the Internet creates a permanent holding pen for indiscretions in the forms of racy photos, text conversations and more. Parents of the future will likely curate a safer online experience, but that doesn’t mean today’s women can’t wish for better guidelines.

Larios is also concerned about society’s difficulty addressing sexual harassment.

“I feel like no one teaches what to do when you’re sexually harassed. Coming forward yourself or addressing it with someone else can be really difficult,” she says. She noted the tendency to shame women for their clothing and wishes more mothers could’ve prepared their daughters for an unfriendly, stigmatized world, even for victims.

Professor Newman recalled a similar experience as a teen.

“I remember my parents saying ‘you can’t leave the house like that, you’ll be a target,’ and I

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comfort in their skin will come with age, and there remember thinking ‘that’s not my problem.’ There are many new public attempts “to accept different is an ongoing problem of blaming the victim to standards of beauty about weight, race and protect vulnerable women because we have a acceptable forms of self-presentation.” society that still preys on them.” The result, she Though the definitions of beauty and femininity says, is that millennials’ children may be even more are expanding, defining them in any way is still strictly safeguarded than their parents. coercive, says Newman.

“They’ve been sheltered more than my genera“Can a girl just be herself? That will remain a tion was, and their most pressing concern may be question for years to come.” child safety,” she explains. “Women raised in the ‘50s and ‘60s expected to be harassed—boys did it in school yards, husbands did it to wives—but they didn’t expect to be abducted. There’s more G e n e r a t i o n Z , 2 0 0 1supervision of young girls than there used to be.

P r e s e n t . A study by The Cassandra There was no fear children would be exposed to Report found that 43 percent of 7 to 13 year olds adults through the Internet and targeted; that is a feel school violence and shootings will define their post-‘90s phenomenon. These are concerns that generation even more than social media, which impinge upon young women coming of age now.” many experts still believe will have a major impact The National Eating Disorder Association on members of this group. reports eating disorder occurrences have been When asked what she fears her daughters will steadily increasing since 1930. Currently, 1 percent face, Jennifer Hatchet said she thinks they’ll deal of women suffer from anorexia nervosa, 2 percent with more social issues than previous generations. battle bulimia nervosa and up to 5 “Bullying has become such an awful part percent engage in binge eating. of growing up, and it changes as we get An unknown number of girls older. Now we have cyberbullying. I are victims of subclinical wonder how that will evolve furdisorders, characterther with technology and even ized by the same habbecome part of the workforce.” its and obsessions Kids now are building but not extreme résumés from day one. my g n i p a h enough for diagnosis.

“It’s so different now is s Millennial woman because children need to be Logan Redmond, 22, challenged, so they do chess said that’s probably and music lessons, but parbecause body confidence ents have no time for that. The can be hard for today’s obligations are much greater. young women to cultivate.

“We hope our “I wish I knew how to be hardships get easier,” comfortable with my body and reject the media adds Newman, but image of beauty,” she explains. “I grew up with of course, some things never change. “Juggling friends who were much smaller. It wasn’t until I parental responsibilities, workplace prejudice, I read something about Marilyn Monroe being a size don’t think those will go away.”

10 and a huge icon that I said ‘OK, I’m beautiful, too.” It happened in films of the ‘20s and ‘30s. It was sprawled across pages in Playboy in the ‘50s.

It survived into music videos in the ‘80s. Today, our advertisements are rife with it.

“Every generation of women has had to face sexual objectification in some form of media,” says Newman. “It’s an ongoing challenge. Bulimia and anorexia were in epidemic proportions by the ‘90s.

It’s a young woman’s problem in every generation.”

She hopes young women will take heart knowing

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If history does in fact repeat itself, America’s upcoming generation of women may still struggle against some of the same old constructs. However, there is hope that the women before them have blazed enough trails to prevent their challenges from reoccurring.

“I pray there won’t be a glass ceiling by the time they enter the workforce. They may not know those boundaries ever existed,” says Hatchet.

A l l I n T h e F a m i ly . Sue Spuhler, 84, is a first-generation American. She lives in Homosassa today but emigrated from Norway in the ‘30s. She and her husband, Gene, have a daughter, Janet Johnson, 58. Janet has two daughters, Amy Roberts, 41, and Helena Kresge, 32. Helena’s daughter Jillian is 11. These generations of women have learned to shirk gender roles and lead independent lives while helping others. It started with Sue. She faced challenges as an immigrant, like learning English, and is still involved in international outreach. Her civic-minded efforts have been passed down to the rest of the ladies, too.

“I had Girl Scouts, and I taught them to be alert, independent women, and I wanted them to know they make a difference,” says Sue. Her daughter and granddaughters echoed her sentiments, citing their work toward senior rights, children’s rights and women’s rights through women’s clubs and more. Janet tried to instill these values in her children, and they’ve been a key lesson in the family ever since. Janet also appreciates how her mother’s struggle was different from her own.

“In my mother’s generation, a man was able to earn enough money to support his family. The job of the wife was to keep the house clean, prepare the meals and take care of the children. There was a big swing into needing two paychecks to run a household in my generation, so now you’re working a 40-hour work week, too.” Helena knows this is true from her time as a single mom.

“It’s difficult having to support a household on one salary. I had to leave my position and move across the country because I had no one to watch my daughter. Not many jobs allow for taking care of a child, too.” Amy can relate to the single struggle.

“What I’ve had to deal with as a woman is being single a good amount of my adult life—you have to be able to fix water heaters. That’s not

something my grandmother’s generation had to worry about because they knew they’d have a husband around,” she explains. “Brother learned to cook, and I learned household repairs. We didn’t have gender roles growing up in our family— everyone had to do part of the work.”

What do her elders fear for Jillian? Sue worries about modern attitudes toward education.

“One difficulty will be equating what she wants to learn to what the needs will be. Students don’t know what they need to study. Education is not just in a book; it’s in wanting to learn. They’ve got to stress goals instead of money. Accomplish something that wouldn’t happen if you weren’t there.”

“My fear for my daughter’s generation is crime,” says Helena. “There is a constant rise in sexual assault and people getting people’s information. I try to teach her to be aware of her surroundings and fight back. Maybe my daughter will be able to help someone someday,” says Helena.

Jillian is well aware of these hurdles, and she’s already planning to go to college, maybe to become a lawyer. She’s as socially conscious as her role models and well spoken enough to do exactly that.

“If you see someone and you can tell they need help, you help them.

If you were down, you would want someone to prop you back up and give you support, too,” Jillian says of her favorite lesson she learned from her mother. Independence and good work ethic came next.

“I want to teach my children the values my great grandmother taught all of us and teach them that success only comes before work in the dictionary. I have a game plan; I don’t want to be that person who needs help from everyone.”

With a strong woman like Sue at the helm, this family made a home in a new country and continues to make the world their own when they don’t like what they see.

“Do not be afraid of making a decision; be afraid of not making a decision,” says Sue. “Leave the world better than you found it.”

Sources: forbes.com, nationaleatingdisorders.org, cassandra.co

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PEAKING FRANKLY ABOUT MONEY CAN BE INTIMIDATING FOR SOME AND BORING FOR OTHERS. WHETHER YOU LOVE OR LOATHE BALANCING YOUR CHECKBOOK AND CREATING BUDGETS, YOU CAN’T ESCAPE DEALING WITH DOLLARS. LIFE DOESN’T COME WITH INSTRUCTIONS, BUT THANKFULLY THERE’S SOUND FINANCIAL ADVICE TO HELP YOU BETTER MANAGE LIFE’S MAJOR MILESTONES.

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GRADUATION GREENBACK

Advice for recent college graduates

ONGRATULATIONS, GRAD! WE KNOW YOU’RE STILL CELEBRATING (YOU DESERVE IT), BUT IT’S TIME TO START THINKING ABOUT YOUR NEW LIFE. THEY DON’T CALL IT COMMENCEMENT FOR NOTHIN’.

You probably won’t get a financial aid refund check or an allowance from your parents now that you’ve graduated, so it’s time to act accordingly. If the salary of your first job right out of college is lower than you expected, or if you’re still searching for one, then cut back on unnecessary spending like buying takeout and new clothes. You’ll also want to create and follow a realistic budget.

If you’re fortunate enough to find a job with benefits like a retirement plan, make sure you take advantage of

it. Retirement might seem a lifetime away, but it’s never too early to start preparing for the inevitable. Edward Jones financial adviser James P. Hilty Sr. recommends that recent grads contribute as much as they can to their company’s retirement plan and take advantage of company matching. It’s also a good idea to open up a savings account if you don’t already have one.

“One of the greatest things you can do is pay yourself first,” Hilty advises.

“The earlier you start, the better.”

WEDDINGWEALTH

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SEPARATE ACCOUNTS FOR PERSONAL EXPENSES IS RECOMMENDED

OK, let’s talk about the financial issue that’s probably on every graduate’s mind: paying off those student loans.

According to American Student Assistance, about 60 percent of American college students borrow money to help fund their education, so chances are you’re one of them. Start paying down those loans as soon and as fast as you can before you have other financial obligations like a mortgage and children.

60%

OF AMERICAN COLLEGE STUDENTS BORROW MONEY TO HELP FUND THEIR EDUCATION

Advice for newlyweds

ID SOMEONE RING WEDDING BELLS? CHEERS TO YOU AND YOUR NEW LIFE PARTNER! WHILE YOU’RE EATING LEFTOVER CAKE, PULL UP A CHAIR FOR YOUR SPOUSE AND HAVE A CHAT ABOUT FINANCES. Hopefully you two lovebirds have already discussed individual debt (car, credit card, student loans, etc.), credit standings, investments and other humdrum-but-important financial topics. Serious couples should also discuss financial goals and attitudes toward money and savings.

Now that we’ve got that out of the way, it’s time to determine where you’ll keep your money. Forbes.com recommends having a joint bank account for shared bills like rent or mortgage and separate accounts for personal expenses like gifts. It’s also a good idea to pay off debt while you build an emergency savings fund for unexpected events such as car or home repairs.

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BABY BUCKS DOMESTIC DOUGH

Advice for first-time homebuyers

NDLESS DIAPERS, MIDNIGHT FEEDINGS AND CONSTANT WORRYING—YOU DO IT ALL FOR YOUR BUNDLE OF JOY. WE KNOW YOU DON’T HAVE A LOT OF TIME TO EVEN THINK ABOUT DOING SOMETHING OTHER THAN LOOKING AFTER YOUR LITTLE ONE, BUT WE’VE GOT IMPORTANT MONEY MATTERS TO DISCUSS. Although it might be hard to think about death at such a glorious time, one of the first things a new parent should do is purchase or update their life and disability insurance coverage. Parents should also update their wills to include a guardian for their child in case something tragic happens.

Parental instincts might make it difficult for moms and dads to put themselves first, but Forbes.com recommends that parents pay off debt and make sure that they can save for retirement before they start to put money away for junior’s college education. After all, it will be easier for your child to receive a loan, grant or scholarship for college than it will be for you to receive that same level of financial help during retirement.

Once you’re able to start saving for your child’s college education, research different plans to

Before you make a down payment, even before you start mentally decorating your new abode, realize that owning a house is expensive. Calculate all of the costs associated with home ownership like mortgage, taxes and insurance to determine whether you can cover these each month. If you can, pass go and collect $200. (What’s financial talk without a little Monopoly humor?)

Now the home search begins.

Unfortunately, purchasing a home isn’t as easy as those HGTV shows make it look.

You’ll need to do some investigating to see whether you can take advantage of financial resources like a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan or whether you’ll be receiving assistance from a family member. (Be aware of tax rules regarding “gifts.”)

If you want to get some bang for your buck, look into buying a foreclosed home. According to Business Insider, Marion County and the surrounding areas have one of the highest foreclosure rates in the nation, so buyers can take advantage of lower prices. The process can be a little tedious, but you could potentially save a bundle in the end.

Also, be aware that the term “short sale” is a misnomer and dealing with the bank handling the sale could actually take many months.

Wherever you choose to live, be aware of the property taxes associated with the area. The differences in tax prices can be in the thousands— that could easily add hundreds of dollars a month to your mortgage.

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determine what’s right for you. Hilty says it’s important for parents to know the difference between plans such as 529, which are strictly used for educational expenses, and custodial accounts that don’t have to be used toward your child’s education.

Every new parent can use some extra dollars, so read up on tax breaks like the Child and Dependent Care Credit, the Child Tax Credit and exemptions for dependents.

Another way to pocket some cash is to not spend it, which includes not keeping up with the Joneses when it comes to new baby gear. Often, there is no need to go out and buy the latest, greatest stroller or baby swing. Instead, try less expensive alternatives (or maybe even borrow gear from a friend) and use the extra money to pay off debt, save for retirement or contribute to your little one’s college fund.

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RETIREMENT RICHES

Advice for new retirees

OU’VE WORKED HARD ALL OF YOUR LIFE, AND NOW IT’S TIME TO SIT BACK AND ENJOY THE FRUITS OF YOUR LABOR. SPEAKING OF THOSE FRUITS— LET’S MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE THEM IN ORDER. chronic illnesses or the need for an According to the Centers for Disease assisted living facility, both of which Control and Prevention, the average are very costly. Also, don’t forget American can expect to live until 78 inflation—your dollar isn’t worth what it (76 for men and 81 for women), which used to be! means you should plan to live off of retirement savings for at least 12 years “Make sure you can prepare for unexpected things,” says Hilty. “They if you stop working at full retirement will happen—guaranteed.” age. Of course, chances are you could live much longer than average.

“Most people could retire on 65 percent of their salary” Hilty says.

“But you should target between 80 to 100 percent.”

One of the first major decisions you’ll likely encounter upon retirement is how much money to withdraw from your retirement savings each year.

Although that percentage will vary from person to person, Forbes.com states that you should “assess your time horizon, asset allocation Advice for adults over 70 and potential changes in investment returns when determining your withdrawal rate.”

Another financial decision you’ll likely some research to see if you qualify for One uncomfortable truth you might run into is how to Supplemental Security Income (SSI), have to face in your later years is the handle your social an increase in Veteran Affairs benefits loss of your spouse. Although this is no security benefits. or some other state and/or federal doubt a difficult time, there are certain Knowing the right assistance programs. With all of the financial matters you will have to handle time to receive social confusing parts of Medicare, that’s while grieving. For starters, The New security payments is also a program you’ll want to stay York Times suggests that you keep up important, as how much on top of. Make sure you understand with your bills, collect life insurance and you receive is affected premium costs, what is covered by the understand your late spouse’s health by the age you choose insurance and the free preventative insurance policy within the first few to start receiving. care program you can take advantage of months following your partner’s death.

Even if you’ve (among other important things). Hilty Additionally, it may be helpful to hire a spent your whole life competent financial adviser to assist with also suggests keeping an eye on any planning for retirement, monetary issues you may not understand. supplemental insurance might you have, there’s no way to predict as Medicare only covers 80 percent It’s also a good idea to be aware the future. When making of medical expenses. of available financial support. Do financial decisions, take into consideration such events as

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just say

no

(to sugar) We all know eating too much sugar isn’t healthy.

But did you have any idea you could become addicted to the sweet white stuff?

(That might explain why it’s impossible to eat just one miniature Reese’s cup, right?) Dr. Mark Hyman, the chairman for the Institute for Functional Medicine, believes people are too dependent on sugar, even saying that sugar is more addictive than cocaine. According to Hyman, Americans consumed 15-20 pounds of sugar a year in 1915 but 152 pounds a year these days. Need help nixing the sugar? Check out Hyman’s book The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet.

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rom baseball and badminton to skiing and shuffleboard, sports injuries are sometimes inevitable.

No matter your age or sport, these sprains and strains can take a toll on your body. So what’s the best and most effective way to treat them? Read on to find out more.

bring on the pain

So you tweaked your back or sprained your shoulder, now what? Shortly after the damage is done, the questions begin to arise, one of the more popular being whether to apply heat or cold to the affected area. Well, that all depends on the type of injury sustained and how long ago it occurred.

If your injury is less than 48 hours old, ice is the way to go. With a recent, acute injury, an athlete may immediately experience pain and swelling. Pack on the ice, and relax for 20 minutes or so.

A chronic injury, on the other hand, develops over time. One most common reason for a chronic injury? Improper techniques used in a game or at the gym. In such cases, hot compresses allow the tissue to loosen and relax. With an increase in circulation, range of motion is sure to improve. Just like with ice, shoot for 20 minutes with the hot compress.

Remember, though, never treat an inflamed joint with heat! Heat increases blood flow to an injured area and can cause an increase in swelling. Opt for ice to bring any swelling or inflammation down.

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There are a handful of methods for applying heat or cold to your injury. With cold therapy, you could use an ice pack, some ice in a towel or even a bag of cold peas from your freezer. No one said it had to be fancy, right? Anything that will completely form to the injured area and cover the surface should work just fine.

Heat therapy can consist of heating pads on a low setting (to prevent burns), soaking in warm water or applying a warm, moist cloth.

Always treat your sports injuries with immediate care, and be sure to get plenty of rest.

After a few days of relaxation and elevation, ease your way back into physical activity with light stretching and mild exercise. As always, talk to your doctor if your injury seems severe or isn’t healing properly.

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no gym? no problem!

T here are myriad workouts available today, but it seems like each one requires its own piece of equipment, and that can be pricey. One thing that does not need more exercise is your credit card.

Instead of making another trip to your nearby sporting goods store, figure out what you already own that doubles as exercise gear and put it to work.

NO DUMBBELLS?

NO GYM BENCH?

A full gallon of milk or water weighs in at 8.5 pounds, and the average 72-ounce laundry detergent bottle comes in at around 5. With that kind of dead weight lying around, who needs dumbbells? Use them for overhead presses and 2 or 3 reps of bicep curls.

Pull your kitchen chair into an open area for some tricep dips, leg lifts and more. There’s no need to splurge on a brand-name bench with an entire dining set at your disposal.

While you’re in there, the table is great for standing pushups, too.

NO HAND WEIGHTS?

No worries. Everyone has an old backpack stuffed in the closet. If you need a little extra weight to pack on your next run, fill it with phonebooks and take off. You could also fill up an old duffel bag with plastic bags of sand. Then you can add or remove weight in increments whenever you like.

Water bottles filled with sand make perfect hand weights for running and other aerobic routines. Do a little shadow boxing with these in your hands to shape up your shoulders.

While you’re in the shower, try some tricep presses with the shampoo and conditioner bottles. Even light weight will produce results if you practice good form.

NO RESISTANCE BAND? A towel or bathrobe tie will do the trick.

In fact, most fitness classes are swapping elastic bands for karate belts because they provide better resistance for stretching. But if it’s the elastic you need, try bungee cords for at-home resistance training. Please mind the hooks, though.

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body

NO WEIGHTED VEST?

NO SLOSH PIPE? Yeah, that’s a thing. Make your own by filling a PVC pipe (4 to 6 inches in diameter and about 9 feet long) halfway with sand or water. Work in some presses and lunges and you’ll feel the extra burn as your body works to stabilize the material inside the pipe.

NO WEIGHTLIFTING SET? The next time you lug a full laundry basket to the machine, use it for a few quick deadlifts before you empty it. If you’re used to using sandbags during a workout, full laundry bags work just as well.

Sources: skinnyms.com, fitsugar.com

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the magnificent melon I f there’s one thing May is good for, it’s getting outside and enjoying the springtime weather.

That means grilling, deck parties and, most of all, watermelon. As delicious as it is, don’t just serve this seasonal fruit in cold slices at this year’s cookout.

Wow guests with these recipes that put a twist on this juicy classic. Be sure to choose locally grown watermelons for maximum flavor and freshness.

Where might you find such a melon? Purchase one at one of the upcoming watermelon festivals or from your local farmers market, and be sure to ask for recipe recommendations there as well.

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What’s an outdoor party without the perfect appetizer?

Fruit salsa made with mango has been done a thousand times—add interest by using watermelon as the main ingredient instead. Between the crunchy jicama and the colorful cabbage, this one will have guests swooning.

WATERMELON CRUNCH SALSA Serves 12 to 16 You’ll need…

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cup 1/4-inch cubed carrots cups minced purple cabbage

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cup minced sweet yellow banana or bell peppers

1/4 cup minced fresh parsley Juice from 6 fresh squeezed limes Sea salt to taste

Prepare each ingredient, and toss together just before serving.

sweet & spicy Vegetarians need not fear barbecues any longer. Substitute a few hamburger patties on the grill with watermelon slices, and before long, even the meat lovers will want a bite. It could be the honey lime dressing or maybe the contrast of sweet and savory, but this recipe will likely become a fan favorite.

GRILLED SPICY WATERMELON Serves 8 to 10 You’ll need…

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1/4 cup lime juice 1/4 cup honey

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watermelon, medium sized

Pinch of salt

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tbsp fresh chopped cilantro

Preheat grill to high. In a bowl, whisk together lime zest, juice, 3 tbsp of the honey, garlic chili sauce and salt. Slice watermelon into 1-inch thick wedges.

Lightly drizzle each side with the remaining honey, and place on the grill. Grill watermelon until just browned, about two minutes per side. When done, place slices on a plate and drizzle with lime dressing. Garnish with cilantro.

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mommy beauty to-go

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f moms can agree on one thing, it’s that they never have quite enough time to get ready. Pare down your morning routine to the bare essentials so you get the most out of every minute. We hear spare time is hard to come by, so don’t waste it on steps that don’t really boost your beauty.

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getting ready Try squeaking in your shower at night. Not only will it relax you before bed, but it will save time in the morning so you can dedicate a few more minutes to your routine (or more sleep).

A tinted moisturizer or cream-to-powder foundation will give you the perfect color and coverage without taking forever to blend. Next, invest in products that can pull double duty, like a rosy cream blush you can also swipe onto eyes and lips. Curl your lashes and apply a coat of mascara to make even the sleepiest eyes look a little bigger and brighter.

Without time for a full blowout, make sure you dry your roots so your hair has volume. Spritz some saltwater spray on the ends for an effortless, fresh-fromthe-beach style, not a just-jumped-out-of-bed look. If an up-do is the only way to go, pin your hair into a messy bun and leave a few pieces down to frame your face. Using a curling wand on those few strands is ridiculously quick and easy.

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body

maintaining your look You probably have enough in your purse, but take out a toy car or two and replace with facial wipes, moisturizer or a lip gloss. Keeping a few essentials on hand means you can polish your look anywhere in minutes.

Storing a makeup kit in the car can work wonders for moms on a time crunch.

When you’re safely parked at your destination, you can snag an extra minute or two to apply some lip gloss and last-minute touches. A shimmery gloss will brighten your whole face instantly.

Dry shampoo is your portable best friend. Without time to wash, it soaks up oil and leaves your hair looking fresh. In a crunch, grab some baby powder from the diaper bag and work a small amount into hair around the roots for the same effect.

Time and savings are of the essence to mommies everywhere, so skip the professional manicure. Keeping nails short ensures they look trim and tidy, and something as simple as one clear coat of polish makes them shine for days.

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it’s

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ince 1956, Bike To Work Week has been a growing event in many communities, encouraging exercise and environmentally friendly behavior by ditching the car and opting for two wheels instead. This year’s event takes place the week of May 12. The League of American Bicyclists encourages safety, so follow these five simple rules: Be predictable, be conspicuous, think ahead, be ready and follow the law. Remember, you have the same responsibilities as a driver, which means stopping at stop signs and red lights.

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bulk T

up!

he bigger the better, right? You may have heard this phrase but are questioning its validity—especially when it comes to purchasing household items or food goods. Buying in bulk has become a novelty for Sam’s Club and Costco members, but when considering whether to purchase large quantities of items from a warehouse store, it’s important to take into account which items your household frequently uses and whether these shopping habits are really giving you a bang for your buck.

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too much of a good thing When buying large quantities of grocery items, storage is just one of the logistics you need to consider. You also need to consider how often you will use a product and whether the item will remain fresh or within the expiration date before it is used. With that said, there are definitely items that you would be advised to purchase less of.

For example, by the time bleach hits store shelves, you only have roughly six months before it loses some of its effectiveness. On the other hand, you can’t go wrong with toiletries when it comes to buying in bulk. You can never have too much toothpaste or toilet paper!

BUY SMART

EVERYONE LOVES A GOOD DEAL, BUT BUYING LARGE QUANTITIES OF ITEMS THAT YOU DON’T REALLY NEED AND HAVE NO INTENTION OF USING WILL SABOTAGE YOUR SAVINGS QUICKLY. IF YOU CAN’T PASS UP A GOOD DEAL OR HAVE BOUGHT MORE THAN YOU WILL BE ABLE TO USE, CONSIDER DONATING THE EXTRAS TO SOMEONE WHO CAN REALLY USE IT, SUCH AS A FOOD PANTRY OR A NEIGHBOR IN NEED. SAVING MOOLA CAN DEFINITELY BE EXCITING, BUT IT’S IMPORTANT TO SHOP WISELY.

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Don’t get overwhelmed, but there is a little math involved when it comes to calculating your potential savings. It’s all about the CPU (cost per unit), which is found by dividing the cost of the item by the unit of measurement used on the packaging. For example, by buying a large container of name-brand detergent at Sam’s compared to a smaller one at Publix, you could save up to 7 cents per load as long as the cost per ounce is less at Sam’s than it is at Publix. If math isn’t your strong suit, don’t worry! There’s an app for that! There are tons of handy apps that can help you calculate the price per unit to make sure your savings is really adding up. The grocery price calculator on Calcnexus.com is just one such lifesaver.

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bug off!

S cientists have recently discovered a new species of mosquito 20 times the size of an average mosquito making its way into Florida this summer. If that doesn’t make you shudder, we don’t know what will. With that said, it’s important to know the best way to combat these bloodsuckers.

Which way do you go?

A typical chemicalbased repellent or a plant-based solution?

Which works best?

Read on to learn what we found out.

down with DEET? DEET has been a popular ingredient in name-brand repellents since 1957. Past speculation that the chemical could cause neurological issues had companies yanking it from their products left and right. With most controversies, though, comes clarity. The EPA recently made the claim that there are no major health concerns with typical DEET usage. Toxicity testing revealed that, when the proper amount of repellent is applied for a short period of time, DEET is safe for the average person. DEET is a strong repellent and is certain to work, whether you’re lounging poolside or hiking through the insect-infested Everglades. Just don’t forget to wash it off!

it’s all-natural For those who would rather go the more natural route, there are a few homemade alternatives for your pest protection. According to Good Housekeeping magazine, you can drink a tablespoon of organic apple cider vinegar and eat lots of garlic to repel insects. You can even find various recipes for oils or soaps online to make at home that would send those mosquitoes flying off your trail.

Not a DIY-er? No problem. Several major manufacturers produce repellent that’s chemical-free and available in

most stores. Just make sure to check the labels carefully.

Because the natural repellent won’t be as strong as the chemical one, its best use may be for a backyard barbecue or quick nature walk.

There’s a plot twist, though!

Natural repellents have been known to battle a larger and wider range of those creepy crawlers because of their many ingredients.

In which case, natural takes home the victory in the showdown between chemical and “clean” repellents.

better safe than sorry No matter what repellent you choose, be diligent and always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations to keep your family and furry friends safe.

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eel like you need a place to hang out beyond the living room? Maybe a place that’s cozy and outdoorsy with just the right splash of uniqueness? Look no further than two steps outside your back door. With just a little bit of creativity, a fun, unique hangout space awaits in your own backyard. Let’s get started!

fire pits

Cool winter days and chilly fall nights are made warm and cozy with a backyard fire pit.

Fire pits come in all shapes and styles, from modern to rustic, with plenty of DIY options.

Surround the pit with plenty of seating. Lawn chairs and rocking chairs look great but so do homemade stools. If you have access to fallen trees, cut the stump into stools or lay the log long ways to create a makeshift bench.

Place boulders in between chairs or use large stones surrounding the fire for a Zen look.

Refurbish tires with twine covers, or create a sectional out of pallets and cushions for a lot of seating at little cost.

let there be light Outdoor lights add a touch of magic and complete any outdoor space. String lights in trees and place lanterns on porches to create a soft nighttime ambiance. Candles in mason jars are inexpensive but look fantastic. If you’re feeling crafty, you can turn the jars into hanging lights or fill them with seasonal décor like seashells or acorns. Want to go green? Consider using solar lights to light up your evenings.

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stars under the stars For some inexplicable reason, watching movies outside is just more fun. So gather up the kids for your own backyard movie theater. Finding and setting up the screen, projector and sound system are the techiest parts of this project. A quick Google search will lead you to several. Once you’ve got that down, all you have to do is pop some popcorn and pile up the pillows, picnic blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy your cinematic experience.

tents for grown-ups Setting up a tent in the backyard seems like something only done in childhood, but pitching a ‘grown-up’ tent can create a covered, comfortable hang out space. Utilize decorations and comfy cushions for reading, chatting and being lazy. Try setting up some tables and chairs for outdoor dining that’s sheltered from the rain.

Sources: houzz.com, apartmenttherapy.com, everythingorganized.org

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