Health + Wellness

When should I consider a face/neck lift?

I get this question ALL.THE.TIME. When is too young to consider a face lift? When should I start considering a face/neck lift?Sadly, the answer isn't very straight-forward, but let's try to make some sense of it.It seems that recently the trend is towards having a mini-lift in late 30s and 40s. This mini face/necklift will improve areas along the jawline, such as jowling, or loosening of skin under the chin. In this age group, another version of a "mini" lift means more minimal dissection as...

Food + Beverage

Around Town: The Social Calendar

Events, Gatherings, and Experiences Shaping the Season Article by Elizabeth McKinley | Photography by Provided Spring in the greater Washington, DC area unfolds in layers: blossoms and ballrooms, tradition and theater, family rituals and black tie evenings. From the earliest egg hunts to cathedral galas, here is how the season progresses across the capital. MARCH 21–22 | 28–29 | APRIL 2–5 Easter Egg Hunt at Green Meadows Farm Ijamsville, MD | 10 AM–3 PM The season begins in the...

Arts + Culture

Try Mesa, Arizona, for a Spring Break Treat

The Nation's First Autism-Certified City Offers Kindness and Inclusion Article by Debra Wallace | Photography by Courtesy of Visit Mesa Some of my fondest childhood memories are from the family vacations I took to the Wisconsin Dells and Miami with my parents and two older sisters. But finding a way to relax and de-stress with my 20-year-old son, Adam Forman, who has autism, has often been challenging, especially with a hospitality industry that often uses a hands-off or cookie-cutter...

Fitness

The Chesapeake Bay Trust

Empowering People, Restoring Nature Article by Marie Robey Wood | Photography by Courtesy of the Chesapeake Bay Trust The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States but faces challenges like nutrient pollution, habitat loss, and the impact of climate change. What can individuals or communities do to help ensure that the Bay and local watersheds are healthy and safe, offering recreational water activities such as swimming and fishing?  Enter the Chesapeake Bay Trust (CBT), a...