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It Might Just Be A Pair of Dumbbells Article by By Kate White | Photography by Stock Photos When we think about investing, we tend to picture stock tickers, real estate portfolios, or perhaps a well-timed leap into a promising start-up. We rarely picture a kettlebell. And yet, if you ask the physicians, trainers, and women I’ve been interviewing lately, strength training may be one of the highest-yield investments you can make — not just for your body, but for your future. In this...
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Omega-Protein Power Bites
A Healthy No-Bake Energy Snack Article and Photography by Dr. Ari Katz Prep time: 15 mins (plus chilling) Yields: Approx. 22 bites The Ingredients 1 cup Rolled oats ½ cup Whey protein powder (vanilla, chocolate, or unflavored) ½ cup Natural unsweetened peanut butter ⅓ cup Honey or maple syrup ¼ cup Hemp hearts 3 tbsp Chia seeds 2 tbsp Ground flaxseed ¼ cup Dark chocolate chunks 1 tsp Vanilla extract Pinch of salt 1-2 tbsp Water...
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Investing in Your Family's Legacy and Your Peace of Mind Article by Samantha Durbin | Photography by Simone Rotman When I spoke with Omar Chyou in February, we were coming off a volatile week in the stock market. Market conditions have long been a source of anxiety for investors, but Chyou, a wealth enhancement professional, reassures me. He says that things are "generally good" despite turbulence early in the year. Addressing the common concern about market overvaluation, Chyou explains...
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Maui Now:
How to Visit With Heart, Intention, and Respect Article and Photography by Laurel Kellam More than two years after the devastating Lahaina wildfires of August 2023, Maui is open, welcoming visitors again—and asking for something deeper in return. “We need you to come back,” says John Pele, Executive Director of the Maui Hotel and Lodging Association. “You are an important part of our recovery. We want you to be part of our healing, part of our community, and part of our future.” Tourism has...
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