May/June 2021

When you hear the word dessert, what comes to mind? Something chocolate, perhaps? Or a rich and creamy cheesecake, or how about a luxurious tiramisu? Or does the word dessert immediately trigger you to think that’s the last thing you need and you refuse to think about it, not willing to fall prey to the temptation because you’re worried about the calories? ...

In the old days — like 15 years ago — mainstream celebrities appeared in television commercials endorsing beer and insurance. They used their fame to “influence” viewers to buy these brands.  Today, social media celebrities do the same thing on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, blogs and more. They develop followings from hundreds to millions. They share information about food, travel, fashion, arts, crafts, product trials, opinions and outright product endorsements. These folks are called “influencers” because their followers are “influenced” by what they’re reading or viewing.  ...

Advances in the field of medicine have seen the advent of pharmacogenomics; the ability to predict which medications an individual will likely respond to and which will cause adverse effects, all based on personalized DNA from a simple cheek swab.  ...

We’re celebrating the region’s gradual reopening with a jam-packed magazine full of outdoor concerts and other events to get your summer off to a great start. Along with our expanded listings is our Community Focus section featuring Beachwood. You already know that there’s no beach in Beachwood, but do you know how it got its name? Find out that and more about this popular eastern suburb that’s a great place to live, work and thrive at all stages of life. ...

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Whether you sport Apple's iPhone/iPad, or a smartphone/tablet based on Google's Android operating system and sold by Google, Samsung, Motorola, LG and others, you might want to try out these helpful accessibility features. After all, most of us paid good money for our devices, so we might as well make the experience more comfortable and enjoyable. ...