Triad area authors blend history, fiction
Profiles by Danielle Jackson They write about what they love, whether it’s the world of historical fiction or the beauty of baseball. And they all do it locally. There’s no shortage of published authors in the Triad. Here, we scratch the surface, talking with area writers about their inspirations, as well as how […]
Beautiful bathrooms
Today’s designs offer endless possibilities by Martie Emory A decidedly different place from the one where you washed behind your ears as a kid, today’s bathrooms are designed to calm, soothe and pamper. To that end, options for color, lighting, flooring and fixtures are more varied than ever, all geared to make your daily […]
Unsightly scars
Treatment is key to minimizing their appearance by Dr. H. Christopher Coley Do you have a scar from a procedure or injury that you wish you could erase? Fortunately, with today’s technology there’s something you can do to prevent and minimize its appearance. A scar is formed as a natural healing response […]
Breast health 101
Know your risk factors by Emily Koon October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the ideal time for women of all ages to begin determining their risk for breast cancer. More than 200,000 new cases will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year. But the good news is that with early diagnosis and treatment, […]
Unsightly scars
Treatment is key to minimizing their appearance by Dr. H. Christopher Coley Do you have a scar from a procedure or injury that you wish you could erase? Fortunately, with today’s technology there’s something you can do to prevent and minimize its appearance. A scar is formed as a natural healing response […]
Life after cancer
Survivorship programs focus on wellness, support by Ginny Gaylor When you receive a cancer diagnosis, odds are you don’t spend much — if any — time thinking about what life will be like once you’re done with treatment. You worry about chemotherapy or radiation, or if the cancer will go away. You think about […]
The celiac facts
Options increasing for those living with the disease by Leslie Mizell If you’re one of the many people in the Triad living with celiac disease, the bad news is that you have to say farewell to fast-food burgers, deep-dish pizza, and hot dogs and beer at the ballpark. The good news is that you […]
Teaching diversity
Culture abounds at area private schools by Danielle Jackson It’s no secret that the Triad’s private schools offer students an unparalleled, well-rounded education. But how do they prepare the next generation for life outside the classroom? Very well, it seems. The private schools we talked with offer a variety of engaging cultural opportunities […]
Sweet aftertaste
Wines with dessert heighten culinary delight by Despina G. Demetriades and Su Peterson This fall, lift your next dinner to a higher level of culinary delight by topping off the evening with an exciting wine paired with dessert. We follow the philosophy that wine selection comes first, then choice of dessert; actually, we encourage […]
Simple fall fare
by Chef Tara Davis It seems that once the humidity subsides and the air becomes crisper, the entertaining commitments begin to stack up. We’ve all been there. You’ve been invited to a friend’s house for dinner far too many times, and now it’s time to reciprocate. But you’re tired, busy and are at a […]