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FITNESS

Brenda Origer, left, and Julie Turley, second from left, perform the Warrior Two pose during a yoga session at Studio You Yoga in Greenwood./PHOTOS BY DON MEYER

Yoga offers many benefits

By Cheryl Fiscus Jenkins Correspondent

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the ability to play basketball, but everyone has it in them to do yoga.”

Davis comes from a body building background and hesitantly tried yoga

Her favorite is the sweating movement of hot yoga, which raises the heart rate and energizes the body. She advises against this type of yoga for partici-

im lighting and the aroma of essential oils create an

several years ago upon a doctor’s advice to prevent injuries and improve

pants with blood pressure issues, but said many individuals can build up to

atmosphere to move the body and calm the mind.

flexibility.

the class.

At Studio You Yoga, the focus is on you and the

The 43-year-old worked for years as a police officer, probation officer and

Instructors recommend a doctor’s approval to practice yoga and to modi-

many yoga classes that blend flowing movements, heat

director of a juvenile detention center. Though she loved the work, she felt

fy poses when needed. A beginning class is often the best place to start to

and power poses into unique workouts that accommo-

burned out by government bureaucracy and the toughness of the jobs, turn-

ease into postures and become familiar with techniques.

date all body types and fitness levels.

Owners Lori Davis and Annie George opened the studio in November

2013 and have since expanded its Greenwood location, adding more rooms, classes and services. Their goal is to create a community of yoga

ing to yoga as refuge for herself and to help others.

“I felt like I wasn’t helping anyone, so I decided to get out and do something where I could help people,” she said.

Participants at Studio You can practice hot yoga with faster movements

enthusiasts, where participants can make friends and gain fitness ground

in a room heated to about 90 degrees, gentle yoga, flowing Vinyasa, pro-

no matter if they are a newcomer in sweatpants or a veteran in Spandex.

gression through Ashtanga, and other forms of the exercise.

“Yoga is not unattainable for anybody,” Davis said. “Any person who walks through that door is perfectly capable of doing it. We may not have

Davis teaches yoga for grief therapy, to help people with overwhelming stress and yoga for better sleep and deep relaxation.

During a recent Tuesday evening class, Amy Decker, instructor at Baxter YMCA, cued individuals on knee and feet positioning, relaxing the head and neck, and inhaling and exhaling appropriately. Soft music played in the background as the group transitioned to various poses.

Decker walked around the room to reposition participants as needed and encourage others into more advanced poses. She became certified to teach yoga in 2001, eventually becoming a certified yoga nurse in hopes of incorporating her fitness background into complementary treatment. A

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Studio You Yoga instructor Joe Waling demonstrates one of the more difficult yoga poses, the eight-angle pose.

nurse for Indiana University Health Hospice, she

“I start them out with a good foundation of align-

believes health care workers and patients can benefit

ment and precision, then they can go out and do what-

from the calming spirit of yoga.

ever kind of yoga they want to do,” she said.

Decker reminds her class to focus on the moment,

Adam Kreuzman of Greenwood has been a member

not what happened yesterday or on tomorrow’s events.

of the Baxter YMCA for years and started taking

She believes what goes on inside the head can affect the

Decker’s class three years ago to help with his running.

way people feel, and being mindful of thought processes

A fitness friend initiated his interest in the practice.

can reduce stress.

Kreuzman has run marathons in 25 states and hopes

“I can’t tell you how much I enjoy it and how much stronger it makes me feel.

Things hurt, but not like they do when you are not active. My goal is to be the best I can be for as long as I can so I don’t have to depend on someone else.”

— Rita Smith, 69 “It’s a little easier to handle what’s going on in your life,” she said. “It’s really difficult to train your head.”

In a typical class, Decker runs through a sun salutation to warm up the muscles and prompts the class to synchronize breath and body movements. She teaches a hybrid of faster flowing postures and more relaxing restorative poses.

She incorporates a mix of forward and backward bends, twists of the torso, lateral stretches and sometimes will progress to inverted poses such as a head stand, always keeping in mind modifications and moves not appropriate for certain individuals.

Participants know best when a modification is needed, she said, and that a stretch may be slightly uncomfortable at times but should never be painful.

to run in 13 additional states in 2016. He likes the core strength he gains from doing planks in yoga and flexibility from the stretches.

“After runs, it’s a really good exercise for stretching,” he said.

Rita Smith began practicing yoga about 40 years ago

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but quit shortly after starting. The 69-year-old joined Decker’s class faithfully two years ago and likes how the exercise keeps her physically fit to accomplish everyday tasks and also gives her a social outlet.

“I can’t tell you how much I enjoy it and how much stronger it makes me feel,” she said. “Things hurt, but not like they do when you are not active. My goal is to

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INVESTING Advice for Millennials, Generation Xers

By Greg Seiter Correspondent

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xperts say that it’s never too early to begin planning for retirement. And while investment plans and portfolio recommenda-

“With young people, a lot of it has to do with habit forming and creating a relationship with somebody they can go to in order to ask for assistance.”

tions can vary from one age group to another, generally speaking, the ultimate goal of reaching retirement with a comfortable

nest egg seems to be a priority shared by most.

When it comes to Generation Xers, those Americans born roughly from

concentrate on managing school-related debt they may have accumulated, Wilson said.

“As young adults become independent and responsible for themselves, they face both challenges and opportunities. So it’s important to help them

— Stephanie Wilson, financial planner

understand the significance of managing student debt,” she said. “Doing so and establishing an emergency fund is critical.

Treybourne Wealth Planners in Greenwood. “As people age, a lot is based

the early 1960s to about 1980, and Millennials, born from about 1980 to

on managing assets. But further into their careers, more tends to be done

2000 or so, investment advice varies from their older baby boomer counter-

in the way of taxes and estate planning.

parts.

While thinking about their futures, it’s important for young adults to

“With young people, a lot of it has to do with habit forming and creating

“To be able to maintain a long-term investment strategy, they must be able to cover their current expenses.”

Sarah J. Eder, a financial advisor for Stewart Lewis and Evans, Group of Raymond James, agrees and also believes that today’s young adults have a

a relationship with somebody they can go to in order to ask for assistance,”

tendency to be somewhat skeptical of traditional long-term investment strat-

short-term and long-term goals, and it may be the first time they’re starting

she continued. “Early on, there may not be as much to manage, but there

egies.

to look at some of these things,” said Stephanie Wilson, principal of

are still critical decisions to be made.”

“Young people should be going through the process of establishing both

“On average, Millennials have high student loans, credit card debt and

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low confidence in the stock market, all of which make saving more challenging,” she said. “Uncertainties with

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habits of saving.

“Millennials, in particular, tend to look at what adds

Social Security, inflation, taxes and rising health care

value to their lives,” she said. “When making a financial

costs are also concerns for this age group.”

decision, you have to determine if it’s manageable for

In addition, young adults should plan for the fact that life expectancy years for the average American con-

you as well as what that decision means for your financial planning.”

Experts strongly recommend a diversified approach.

tinues to increase.

“When it comes to retirement planning, young adults need to consider that as a society, we are living longer; a trend that’s likely to continue,” Eder said. “As a result, Millennials and Gen Xers will need to save more or work longer. They will need to prepare financially for income needs well beyond what their parents and grandparents needed.”

Once existing debt has been addressed, Wilson said it’s important for Americans to develop and stick to habits of living within their own means while

“Diversification involves spreading out your investments over various asset classes,” Eder said. “Stocks are risky but offer the most potential for long-term growth and can be an inflation hedge. One strategy to achieve diversification is to own mutual funds, where your money is spread out over various investment vehicles such as stocks, bonds, real estate and cash.

“It’s important to remember that retirement savings is long-term and not to make emotion-driven decisions based on short-term volatility,” she added.

Investment strategy recommendations tend to change

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TRAVEL

Above: Bora Bora in French Polynesia. Below: Vintage American cars on a street in Havana, Cuba./ISTOCK PHOTOS

Many out-of-the-ordinary destinations await you

By Amy May Staff writer

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ou’ve got a week’s vacation coming up. Where will you go?

Many people book a cruise, make plans to bask in the Mexican sun or maybe decide to go skiing at Aspen.

But why not start 2016 with a new outlook and go some-

place you’ve never gone before?

According to an article in Psychology Today, trying something new has numerous benefits to the psyche. Ditching the routine requires courage, opens up possibilities, alleviates boredom and forces you to grow.

“Entire careers, entire life paths, are carved out by people dipping their baby toes into small ponds and suddenly discovering a love for something they had no idea would capture their imaginations,” said the article, written by Dr. Alex Lickerman.

Not only is travel good for your mind, it’s good for your body.

The Global Commission on Aging, the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies, and the U.S. Travel Association conducted a poll and found that travel, especially for retirees, and may help prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and reduces the risk of heart disease.

Travelers get more exercise, often walking to destinations, as well as engaging in activities like swimming, skiing, snorkeling, bicycling or hiking.

The study showed that travel improves mood, with 86 percent of those

New York City, Los Angeles or Europe.

As an extensive traveler herself, she would encourage people to consid-

who travel saying they are satisfied with their outlook on life, compared

er something a little more exotic, like Bora Bora, Tahiti or the Galapagos

with 75 percent for those who do not travel.

Islands.

Sandra Wick, who has owned Four Seasons Travel in Franklin with her husband since 1998, said most area residents enjoy cruises, all-inclusive beach resorts, visits to Disney World as well as urban destinations like

There are interesting places in the world and we should go see them, she said.

“People who travel a lot want to experience something different,” Wick

said. “It gives you a whole different perspective just to see how people live.”

The Internet has a plethora of vacation ideas. Search “exotic vacation destinations” and pages of ideas come up, including ones tailored for honeymooners, eco-tourists, sun worshippers or city lovers. Destinations that appear most often are non-Western countries like Morocco, New Zealand, Brazil, China and Thailand. Very few places are off limits,

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Trips to locations mentioned in the Bible are becoming popular, such as Jerusalem, left./ISTOCK PHOTOS

although travel to a handful of countries might be ill-

tours are available in many places throughout Europe,

advised.

Asia and Australia.

Right now, many travel agents are discussing Cuba.

“There are even Vietnam trips. Who would’ve

Since the relationship between the United States and

thought that?” she said. “These companies specialize

Cuba recently changed, travel there is imminent. The

in this and help with everything. You can go on your

island nation is a few years away from having a tour-

own, but if you don’t know the language, it might not

ism industry, however.

be a good idea.”

“It’s still somewhat restricted for us,” Wick said.

Organizers of good tour groups will be aware of

“What I was told is (Cuban officials) would take us to

local threats and danger spots and steer clear if neces-

what they wanted us to see, not necessarily to the

sary. They can also advise guests on local customs,

Happy New Year

“People who travel a lot want to experience something different. It gives you a whole different perspective just to see how people live.”

— Sandra Wick, travel agent

beautiful beaches. You dine in people’s homes. I

inoculations needed before visiting, where the good

would not really recommend it right now.”

places to eat and shop are, etc.

The Middle East, a land of legends and ancient his-

The U.S. Department of State maintains a website of

tory, is frequently in the news nowadays. Americans

travel warnings and advisories at https://travel.state.

wonder if they will be safe visiting the Pyramids of

gov. Americans are not banned from visiting the listed

Egypt or the Dead Sea in Israel or get targeted or even

countries, but the government encourages people to be

caught up in a terrorist attack.

aware of risks such as unstable government, civil war,

“This is the way the world is now. I guess it can happen anywhere,” Wick said.

ongoing intense crime or violence or frequent terrorist attacks. Travel warnings remain in place until the situa-

One way to increase your safety while still enjoying

tion changes; some have been in effect for years. Travel

an exotic locale is to take an organized tour, Wick said.

alerts are issued for a temporary situation, such as elec-

One well-known excursion is Holy Land Tours, a trip that visits many of the places in the Bible. But

We wish everyone a happy and prosperous new year.

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WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Reclaiming boundaries becoming a big trend

By Cindy Krischer Goodman Tribune Media Services

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ne night, I was typing away on my laptop when I realized I easily could have finished what I was working on during the day if I

hadn’t gotten distracted by social media. So when I welcomed 2016, I resolved to become more productive during the workday and spend more quality evening time

Moody’s Analytics, has forecasted 2016 will be a break-

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More self-employment. If you think your work-

life balance would benefit from going out on your

trend: There are more ways to work remotely, new co-

heads toward full employment. A new CareerBuilder

own, there is no better time. As of May 2015, 15.5

working spaces are opening in most urban centers,

Currently, only 13 percent of people in the U.S. have access to paid family leave, but that percentage is getting bigger with municipalities and corporations introducing new paid leave policies. nationwide study found that 68 percent of employers

similar intentions to reclaim boundaries and improve

million people in the U.S. were self-employed, accord-

plan to increase current employee compensation levels

your work-life balance. Fortunately, a number of work-

and 46 percent plan to increase starting salaries for new

ing to the Bureau of Labor Statistics — an increase of

life trends are taking hold to help us with our resolu-

employees. Additionally, it’s possible the new overtime

tions.

regulation could go into effect in 2016, boosting

l Rethinking flexibility. If you want a flexible work

income for more than five million employees by raising

schedule, this could be your year. With the rise of new

the salary limit for who is eligible for overtime pay from

technology tools, workers are demanding flexibility. In

$23,660 per year to $50,400. off to care for a newborn, you may have a better chance

options. Paul D’Arcy, senior vice president of market-

of getting paid for it in 2016. Currently, only 13 percent

ing at Indeed.com, a job search site, says job seekers

of people in the U.S. have access to paid family leave,

increasingly are asking for, and choosing, employers

but that percentage is getting bigger with municipalities

that provide flexibility. “Searches for flexible work is

and corporations introducing new paid leave policies.

one of the fastest-growing areas of searches,” he says.

Last year, the percentage of large corporations offering

“For the highly skilled worker, in particular, there have

paid parental leave jumped to 21 percent from 12 per-

never been more options.”

cent the previous year, and we saw companies like That momentum continues. For the first time in a pres-

growing against the expectation that work hours never

idential race, candidates publicly debate a national poli-

really end. Look for this conversation to get louder in

cy for paid maternity, paternity and family leave. At the

2016, for workers to push back against constant connec-

same time, advocates press on, and various states are

tivity and for companies to be forced to grapple with

passing their own laws.

notes. “It’s all about how each of us want to live our

roughly 1 million from a year prior. In 2016, that

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Cindy Krischer Goodman is CEO of BalanceGal LLC, a pro-

number will keep growing as more people become

vider of news and advice on how to balance work and life. She

independent workers — freelancers, contractors and

can be reached at balancegal@gmail.com.

l Renewed interest in engagement. If you’ve lost

feeling put-upon,” says Robert Preziosi, professor of

interest in your job, this could be the year when you

management at the H. Wayne Huizenga College of

find more fulfillment. Gallup surveys show 68 percent

Business at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Fla.

of U.S. employees are not engaged in their jobs, and

Preziosi believes workers will turn to their managers for

with this awareness, more organizations are launching

help with setting priorities: “If you know your priori-

engagement initiatives. David Hassell, CEO of 15Five,

ties, you know who and what you need to respond to

a San Francisco company that builds software to

quickly.” With that knowledge, workers will better man-

improve employee engagement, said companies must

age their time and hold themselves accountable, taking

move faster in the global economy by giving more

oversight off their manager’s back and reducing stress

autonomy to employees at all levels. “Organizations

for all, he said.

realize that means those employees must care about

l Raises more likely. If you’ve been putting in long

“Different people have different priorities,” D’Arcy

Netflix announce unlimited maternity leave policies.

cult of overwork, you may get a reprieve. A backlash is

their own role in preventing burnout. “Employees are

enced contractors rather than full-time employees.

l Paid leave gaining momentum. If you need time

schedules and organizations that support flexible work

l Pushback on overwork. If you feel swept up in the

and employers now see the benefit of using experi-

lives.”

with my family. Many of you started the new year with

2016, look for an increased acceptance of flexible

temporary employees. Several factors contribute to the

out year for wage growth, particularly as the economy

their work.” To foster engagement, Hassell says more

hours without much reward, a raise could be on the

employers will eliminate the annual performance

horizon. Mark Zandi, chief economist at research firm

review in favor of ongoing feedback.

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PARENTING

Defusing the teen eye roll Dealing with defiant children

By Nancy Maes Chicago Tribune

their anger, because teenagers are sensitive to their emotional state,” Barzvi says.

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hen teens roll their eyes, the meaning of

Still, when a teenager rolls her eyes during a conver-

their nonverbal message is not hard for

sation, a parent should control the urge to call out the

parents to decode. And when it first starts

behavior and tell her to stop. Rather, stand and wait

appearing, it often ushers in a new chapter of the child-

until the insolent, albeit nonverbal, reaction stops

parent relationship — one that requires patience and

before continuing the conversation.

fortitude from the grown-ups.

“When you attend to negative behavior, it increases

By Beth Whitehouse Newsday

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their kids that they would never say to another adult,’’ he says. ‘‘If you counter-bully, it escalates the conflict.’’

hat can parents do when they have a defiant child who they feel bullies them? “‘It’s not at all uncommon for today’s

Grover says he’s speaking from experience — he has two teenage daughters. “My daughter told me to shut up the other day. Totally unacceptable,’’ he says. But if he’d

kids and teens to boss their parents around,’’ says Sean

yelled back, “You don’t tell me to shut up,’’ which would

Grover, author of ‘‘When Kids Call the Shots: How to

be many parents’ first instinct, there would be no oppor-

Seize Control From Your Darling Bully — and Enjoy

tunity for dialogue, he says. Instead, his wife jumped in

“It’s important to understand that teenagers are

because they know it annoys you,” Barzvi says. “Teens,

Being a Parent Again’’ (Amazon, $15). Resist the

going through a time of change and are hypersensitive,

just like 3-year-olds, know when they’re misbehaving.

and said, “We don’t talk like that to each other in our

because they’re in a very raw period of time develop-

They wouldn’t roll their eyes at their teacher or their

instinct to bully back, advises Grover, a social worker

family,’’ Grover says. That triggered a deeper conversa-

mentally, when they are trying to separate from their

best friend’s mother. By waiting, you let them know

who grew up in Freeport, NY, and lives in Manhattan.

tion about how to express frustration appropriately.

families and become individuals,” says psychologist

that their behavior is unwelcome.”

Alexandra Barzvi, who is co-host of “About Our Kids” on Sirius XM’s Doctor Radio channel. “So any time

Instead, take a deep breath and suggest a timeout until your teen is calmer, Barzvi advises. “You can say, ‘I’m trying

“Kids are at their worst with their parents, and parents are at their worst with their kids. They say things to

Grover gives presentations on a range of role-playing situations to resolve family conflicts.

How’s your retirement account shaping up?

“Parents should try not to express their anxiety or their anger, because teenagers are sensitive to their emotional state.”

Now may be the perfect time to shape up your retirement account to make sure your money is working for you.

— Alexandra Barzvi, psychologist they feel like you’re judging them or criticizing them or

to talk to you, and I can see that you’re not interested, so

are angry with them, they feel vulnerable and go into

why don’t I come back later?’ You’ll get more bang for your

shut-down mode and break the lines of communica-

buck if you try to help teens understand the emotions that

tion. Rolling their eyes is their way of expressing their

they’re trying to communicate underneath the eye rolling.”

disagreement, resentment, frustration with what you’re saying or doing.”

What also makes it difficult for parents is that the disrespectful teenage eye roll is a dramatic departure from their child’s earlier behavior, often characterized by cooperation and admiration.

“Between the ages of 6 and 12, children are pleasant, and

Something else happens when you take this approach, Barzvi says. It shows that you recognize your child is frustrated or unhappy, and that you’re there to listen when she is ready to talk. emotional well-being during the eye-rolling phase. Because it means teenagers are seeking a new level of independence, this can create a void for their parents, who start re-evaluat-

affectionate and think their parents are great,” says Jennifer

ing their own lives for better or for worse, says Senior. bitterly cataloging everything dumb they’ve ever done, they

away from their parents, it’s a very abrupt rupture.”

tend to unmask all the other problems going on in the life of the parents, such as a job that is unsatisfying or a spouse

ous teen years run their course, parents have a challeng-

that’s disrespectful,” Senior says. “Parents of teens have to

ing road to navigate — especially when it comes to effec-

make sure their own identity is well-shored up from other

tive communication in light of all that dismissive eye

places. Ideally they have hobbies, a community of peers or

rolling. A stoic reaction may help.

friends, a spouse they like, a spiritual community, so that

“Parents should try not to express their anxiety or

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BEAUTY

Enhance your look with strong, chiseled brows

By Elizabeth Wellington

The Philadelphia Enquirer

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ho has time to maintain a new beauty regimen? The good news is, you won’t have to. Just commit to your eyebrows.

“A strong, chiseled brow is a very important beauty state-

ment,” said Karen Grant, senior global analyst and vice president of beauty at the NPD Group.

In other words, brows frame the face.

Did your overtweezing in the ’90s leave your brows sad, sad, sad? No wor-

options, but more permanent techniques can ensure we remain selfie-ready.

3D eyebrow embroidery

Eyebrow extensions

What is it? Tiny slivers of synthetic mink hair are attached to existing

What is it? Get the illusion of tiny hairs with semipermanent makeup

eyebrows or directly to the skin with a medical-grade adhesive that creates a

applied with needles. (Note: This is not a tattoo, as it is performed only on

thicker, fuller brow. Similar to the results of 3D embroidery, the brows look

the skin surface; tattoos penetrate four to five layers below.)

natural but may need to be filled in daily with pencil.

Who is it for? Anyone who has had hair loss from alopecia or chemotherapy — or any woman searching for the perfect brow.

How is it done? The two-hour process starts with mapping out the

Who is it for? Anyone who has overtweezed and is left with what appears to be half an eyebrow.

How is it done? An aesthetician cleans the area, removing any oil, then

ries. You can still achieve the full yet perfectly arched brows of Cara

ideal brow. That can include filling in spots or creating a whole new eye-

shapes and tweezes the brow. Millimeter-size hair is attached using long tweezers

Delevingne and Kylie Jenner, or the more polished versions on actress

brow.

with a curved tip, following the existing growth pattern. The process takes

Gabrielle Union.

A proliferation of DIY brow products — from Benefit Cosmetics to Anastasia, a Beverly Hills eyebrow bar with makeup on the market — has meant more purchases.

In the last two years, sales of prestige brow makeup — pencils, colored gels, and waxes, as well as powders specifically for eyebrows — have nearly doubled, from $141.6 million in the 12 months ending November 2013 to $277.7 million in the year ending in November, according to the NPD Group.

Lacking a steady hand? Turn to the professionals. Threading and waxing are Left: Ursula Augustine completes the mapping of Miriam Ort’s eyebrows by marking the outline with a series of dots with a sharpie at Ursula’s About Phace in Center City, Pennsylvania. Right: Ort smiles after her brow procedure. Philadelphia Inquirer PHOTO

After the mapping, the brow area is numbed with a topical anesthetic.

about 90 minutes, depending on how much brow needs to be recreated.

Using a hand tool that looks like tweezers but is actually 12 micro-nee-

How long do results last? One to three weeks.

dles, a licensed beauty professional makes tiny strokes to create the

Approximate cost: $65 for a partial, and up to $130 for a full brow.

design.

Made primarily of water and a vegetable-based dye, the makeup is custom-blended to create hues ranging from the lightest of blonds to the deepest of brunettes.

In three to five days, the dark color begins to fade. After a month, you have to return for another application, which sets it.

How long do results last? Depends on your skin type; on oily skin, the embroidery lasts nine to 18 months, but on drier skin, it can last from 18 months to two years.

Approximate cost: $600

Tinting and brow shaping What is it? A 30-minute brow shaping with the help of a tint to amp up the color. With the tinting, the look of a shaped brow lasts longer because the pigment fills in brows that are lighter or even — gasp — grayer.

Who is it for? Anyone who needs a quick fix for brow issues.

How is it done? First, the brows are tinted with a vegetable dye that’s safe for use around the eyes. Then the tweezing and sculpting begins.

How long do results last? About a month.

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HEALTHY EATING

Try moving sides to the center of the plate

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protein be the simple (side) dish on the table? I’m a

briefly steam the vegetables in a covered dish in the

firm believer that one of the best ways to become a

microwave, then uncover them, drain them and pop

ike millions of you, I am a home cook. I get din-

healthy eater is to make vegetables in a million different

them into a skillet.

ner on the table for my family day after day. I

ways, thereby making them more interesting and

plan the main dish, the vegetables (I always

appealing. What a great way to bump up your vegetable

wave green beans, then sauté them in a little olive oil

consumption.

flavored with garlic, red pepper flakes and (your new

serve two so any pickier kiddos have a choice) and the sides.

And if you’re anything like me, your default is to

One of my favorite ways to mix things up and make

I showcase this technique in today’s recipe. I micro-

favorite ingredient) anchovies. Anchovies are the sur-

my vegetables more interesting is to parcook (partially

prise that add saltiness and savory umami to your veg-

spend your creative energy on the protein or main dish.

cook) them, then saute them in a small amount of aro-

gies. For a vegetarian version, you could use miso

The sides and veggies? Afterthoughts. A steamed this or

matic fat. Traditionally, this calls for blanching the vege-

paste or soy sauce. Either way, expanding your veggie

roasted that. Whatever.

tables — boiling them briefly, then plunging them into

repertoire and letting the meat take second seat will

an ice bath — then sauteeing them.

help you break out of your dinner rut in a healthy

But what if we spent more of that energy on trying new and more interesting vegetable recipes, and let the

However, my weeknight hack is even simpler. I just

way.

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GREEN BEANS WITH ANCHOVIES, PARMESAN AND PINE NUTS (See photo above) Start to finish: 15 minutes Servings: 6 1 pound French green beans, trimmed 1 tablespoon olive oil

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2 cloves garlic, minced 4 anchovy fillets, minced and pressed almost into a paste (or 1 tablespoon anchovy paste) Pinch red pepper flakes 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted in a dry skillet until golden

Meanwhile, in a large sauté pan over medium, heat the oil. Add the garlic, anchovies and red pepper flakes and cook until very fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the drained green beans and toss to coat well (be careful, as they may splatter a bit from the residual water on the beans). Cook for 3 minutes, then add the vinegar and pine nuts, then toss again. Transfer to a serving bowl. Top with Parmesan, parsley and pepper.

Nutrition information per serving: 90 calories; 60 calories from fat (67 percent of total calories); 6 g fat (1 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 5 mg cholesterol; 150 mg sodium; 7 g carbohydrate; 2 g fiber; 3 g sugar; 4 g protein.

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mental health

Coping in a troubled world Mayo Clinic News Network

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ews of traumatic events such as the recent mass shooting in California can be extremely unsettling. In this digital age, we have access to national crises as they unfold, and when that information is troubling

nate and may begin to exaggerate the risks and fears we face every day.”

Creagan offers these tips on what you can do to make it through difficult times: l Talk about it

and violent, the Department of Health and Human Services says it tests our resil-

l Exercise: stretching, cardiovascular activities and strength training

ience. Some people are left feeling sad, scared and even helpless.

l Eat healthy foods: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, healthy fats

Mayo Clinic oncologist Dr. Edward Creagan cares for patients with advanced cancer and specializes in helping people cope with tragedy and tough news. He says there are ways to help people deal with the onslaught of negative information.

“The first step is to recognize the power of relationships and the power of being connected,” he said. “This means you should pick up that phone and talk to people, take them out to coffee, because when we get isolated we start to rumi-

l Get adequate sleep l Turn it off: take a break from watching, listening to or reading about bad

news l Do activities you enjoy l Seek professional help: talk to your health care provider if sadness or depres-

sion lasts for more than 10 days or it negatively impacts quality of life l Care for a pet

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investing

standpoint,” she said. “They need to understand what a

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such as deferral and match.

for individuals as they get older.

“As investors approach retirement, they should allo-

401k really is and they need to be familiar with terms “When young adults work with a company that has a 401k match, we try to encourage them to deposit the

travel tion strife, riots or disease outbreak.

But dangers can even be found on friendly

max allowed if they can do so. After that, we talk about

Caribbean island vacations, where most of the inhabit-

vative,” Eder said. “This can be done by periodically

the differences between Roth and traditional IRAs.”

ants speak English and welcome tourists.

Risk-tolerance is another issue to consider, especially for young investors.

“In our experience, a lot is determined by a person’s

Wilson and Eder both emphasize that Millennials

pretty good English and are used to us. It’s pretty safe

early retirement planning.

in the resort areas,” Wick said.

“The engine for retirement saving is fueled by time

discipline and risk tolerance,” Wilson said. “In general, choosing one type of investment is not appropriate.”

you start, the less you will need to contribute to poten-

In addition, Wilson suggested that while young

“We need to educate them about the power of

carefully examine the benefits package being offered by

youth,” Wilson added. “Compounding is a powerful

a potential employer prior to accepting a job offer.

tool, and the more we can show them the implications

“When looking for a job, they need to really pay

of decisions they are making, the better decisions they will make.”

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Jeanie Brabender displays the lotus position at Studio You Yoga.

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ly not your typical Pilates,” she said. “There are a lot of

be the best I can be for as long as I can so I don’t have

different movements in the class.”

to depend on someone else.”

She also takes another class at the YMCA that com-

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“It’s definitely not your typical yoga, and it’s definiteCY

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YMCA’s Decker said practicing yoga was life changK

ing for her when she was new to the area and stayed

bines yoga with Pilates. Fusing elements of yoga with

home with her children. She was restless and found

other forms of fitness has become popular with fitness

yoga to relieve stress, increase strength and flexibility

programs such as PiYo.

and provide her a solid network of friends.

Amber Bechert, owner of Envision Health & Fitness

Yoga is not about touching your toes or balancing in

LLC in Franklin, has been teaching PiYo for several

uncomfortable positions, she said, and adaptive equip-

years, along with other classes, such as TRX, Turbo Kick

ment such as blocks, straps and balancing with the wall

and strength and conditioning. She first took a class in

help people of all fitness levels find success with poses.

Bloomington and liked its strengthening exercises added to the flowing movements.

PiYo is a fat-burning, low-impact workout that is easi-

“I want people to be encouraged not discouraged,” she said. “Just explore. There is something for everybody.”

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Wander away at the wrong time and you might be robbed or worse, but this is possible in any large American city.

“You just have to use common sense about your safety,” Wick said. “If you’re afraid to travel, you’ll

tially accumulate more,” Eder said.

adults search for employment opportunities, they also

attention and find what suits them best from a financial

“I’ve been to all the islands and enjoy it. They speak

and Gen Xers need to understand the importance of

and the power of compounding interest, and the sooner

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cate their investments to gradually become more conserrebalancing to decrease equities and increase bonds.”

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A rice paddy in Vietnam. visa from the country you want to visit.

And places on the other side of the world mean a very

never have those experiences outside your own and

long plane ride. Flying to Australia to see the sights in

that’s unfortunate.”

Sydney or to Africa for a safari takes a full day, Wick said.

Also keep in mind that inoculations are recom-

“Use a travel agency. You will get advice on the ins

mended for international travel. And you will need a

and outs of going someplace. They always have some-

1 1/20/2016 AM cases and a passport to New leaveYou.pdf the United States10:59:35 in most

one who’s been there.”

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