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Top 10 Reasons to Experience Columbus
Columbus is an easy one-tank trip from Dayton, and it’s full of surprises. If you are looking for a fun weekend getaway with your family, I can’t recommend our state capitol enough. With world-class attractions, family-friendly amenities and distinct Ohio charm, Columbus is an exciting – and affordable – little getaway that offers something for everyone….
Mythic Creatures Exhibit at COSI Museum
Experience the Mythic Creatures Exhibit at COSI Museum now through September 2, 2019
Sleeping Beauty: The Story of Briar Rose
Dayton Ballet presents Sleeping Beauty: The Story of Briar Rose, a classical version of with a few creative twists of their own April 12- 14 at the Schuster Center. The classic story of Sleeping Beauty was first performed as a ballet in Russia in 1890, with music from the famed composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The…
Teaching Your Children to Choose Nutritious Foods
During colder months, the limited availability of fresh produce can lead us to rely more on canned, frozen, and prepackaged foods. But how can you continue to be health-conscious when choosing prepackaged products? Our nutrition expert outlines tips for reading food labels and choosing nutritious foods for you and your family during the winter and…
The Boonshoft Museum Announces a New Addition
The Boonshoft Museum is happy to announce the acquisition of a new red-tailed boa constrictor for the Discovery Zoo. Red-tailed boas are found from Mexico to Argentina, and while many snakes are constrictors, red-tailed boas are the true boa constrictors. The female boa constrictor was introduced to the public on Saturday, February 16….
Fall into Better Sleep
In November, we “fall back” as daylight saving time comes to an end and set our clocks back an hour. Though this change is typically thought to be less detrimental to sleep habits, it still interrupts our circadian rhythms, or our internal clock that follows a daily cycle of sleep and wake times. As…
Breast Health Through the Decades
Taking charge of your health is important for lowering your risk of breast cancer. But following national recommendations can be confusing, because you may notice slight variations to what you read online. Linda Reilman, MD, medical director of Radiology at Fort Hamilton Hospital, explains, “The American Cancer Society and the American College…
Healthy Halloween
I’m not a huge fan of Halloween. In fact, I don’t even really like it at all. There. I said it. For one thing, I have seven kids and Halloween costumes are expensive! Gone are the days of cutting holes into white sheets or penciling whiskers onto your face. Now my children…