As researchers investigate vaccines to prevent Alzheimer’s disease and continue to research new drugs, local medical professionals stress there is no cure. Prevention starts early and continues through all stages of life, but sometimes that isn’t even enough to combat the most common form of dementia, which affects 5.7 million Americans. One study, out of
Miami’s Xavier Cortada is a world-renowned multimedia artist using his creative talents and analytical mind to draw awareness to the dangers of climate change. Regardless of medium, his messages are ominous. As part of Clima, his 2016 multidisciplinary project, he wrote “Do Not Open,” a poem to connect present-day South Florida residents and political refugees
Where: Acqualina Spa by ESPA (17875 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach) The treatment: Sound Care Ritual The lowdown: In its ongoing effort to stimulate all the senses as part of its ever-expanding menu, Acqualina Spa has unveiled a music-enhanced treatment that incorporates Sound Care, a French-based application with science behind it. Neuroscience researchers have demonstrated
Photo by Eduardo Schneider Noel Glacer walked into a seminar earlier this year being hosted by a fledgling nonprofit in Parkland. His son, Jake, then a junior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, had witnessed four classmates being shot (one of whom died). Like so many other parents in the aftermath of the Feb. 14
For the record, Sally Kohn does not claim to be perfect. She has no interest in being chief of the hate police. And despite the playful jabs she takes at Kenny G in her book, The Opposite of Hate, she has nothing against him personally. (She just isn’t a fan of his music.) But after
Photo by Eduardo Schneider As much as it helps having Suzanne Somers as an advocate—and talking about sex being better than ever after 50, no less—the best advertisement for LowTE Florida might well be the esteemed nurse practitioner who runs the Fort Lauderdale-based business. Five years ago, Carolyn Zaumeyer came home at the end of
Walking into Big City Tavern in downtown Fort Lauderdale (609 E. Las Olas Blvd.) feels like stepping into a Prohibition-era speakeasy. The sturdy oak bar, vintage photos cluttering the walls, wood floors and fireplace with a moose head all combine to transport customers to another time and place. Adding to that vibe is Big City’s
Throughout the Weekend and the Month Fun throughout the month of November “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” When: Through Nov. 25 Where: Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale What: Slow Burn Theatre Co. performs the Broadway musical about an East German transgender woman’s ups and downs in music and love. Info: browardcenter.org
The Home Design and Remodeling Show returns to the Greater Broward Convention Center, Nov. 16-18. As South Florida’s largest and premier home improvement expo for more than 40 years, the show attracts thousands of visitors with a diverse range of products tailored specifically to the Florida housing market. New this year, one of the featured
Throughout the Weekend and the Month Fun throughout the month of November “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” When: Through Nov. 25 Where: Broward Center, 201 SW Fifth Ave., Fort Lauderdale What: Slow Burn Theatre Co. performs the Broadway musical about an East German transgender woman’s ups and downs in music and love. Info: browardcenter.org
