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Dear Santa: I want Botox. Why cosmetic procedures are topping holiday wish lists.One woman asked her husband for a facelift. Another is buying her sister her very first Botox.
Mom warns of Christmas gift hazard as daughter recovers in hospital“I don't want that to happen to any other parent,” Jess Sandoval told ABC News.
Virtual reality opens doors for older people to build closer connections in real lifeLike many retirement communities, The Terraces serves as a tranquil refuge for a nucleus of older people who no longer can travel to faraway places or engage in bold adventures. The selection of VR programming was curated by Rendever, a company that has turned a sometimes isolating form of technology into a catalyst for better cognition and social connections in 800 retirement communities in the United States and Canada. The Rendever technology can also be used to virtually take older adults b
Rick Steves Prefers Paying A Bit Extra For This Delectable Food When Dining In SpainWhen dining out in Spain, don't always go for the cheapest menu option. Instead, consider splurging on this one food, just as Rick Steves does.
Santa's sleigh or the International Space Station? How to spot a bright Christmas flyby Dec. 24 and 25Early risers across North America and Europe may spot a bright, silent light gliding across the Christmas sky — and it just happens to coincide with an ISS flyby.
Mom warns of Christmas gift hazard as daughter recovers in hospital“I don't want that to happen to any other parent,” Jess Sandoval told ABC News.
Want to read more in 2026? Here's how to revive your love of books“It’s difficult for people who are really tired and busy to think about getting into reading if it’s not something they’re used to,” said Jacqueline Rammer, director of Menomonee Falls Public Library in Wisconsin. Rammer and her staff ask library visitors: What was the last book, TV show or movie that you really enjoyed? To create a habit that sticks, “start by scheduling reading into your day,” said Gloria Mark, an attention span expert with the University of California, Irvine.
Rachael Ray is navigating grief this holiday season. She doesn't have time for 'negative energy' on the internet.The TV personality talks about her new chapter, the recent death of her mother and the secret to 20 years of marriage with husband John Cusimano.
I binged all 24 Hallmark Christmas movies in less than 30 days. I emerged a changed man.I decided to embark on a perilous mission: watching every new made-for-TV movie — all 24 of them — in the Hallmark Channel's annual "Countdown to Christmas" lineup. Sure, millions of people do this annually, but I am not the Hallmark Channel’s key demographic. For me, a 40-year-old heterosexual male, this experiment would be my most daring act of Gonzo journalism.
How did I get my own unique set of fingerprints?You’ve had your own personal set of fingerprints since before you were born, and they’ll be with you throughout your whole life.
Modern surgery began with saws and iron hands – how amputation transformed the body in the RenaissanceGunpowder warfare kicked off a new era of invasive surgery and prosthetic technology in Western medicine.
This professional Santa's dream of spreading holiday cheer fuels stroke recoveryBrent Rasmussen had a massive stroke in 2023. Getting his "ho ho ho back" helped motivate his recovery.
Feeling wonder every day improves our health. Here’s how to do it.I just had a most eventful week. I watched in horror as a terrible storm in the Mediterranean dashed a ship against a rocky coast, forcing its crew and passengers into a desperate attempt to save themselves and rescue their cargo.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. I soared with the birds among snow-covered peaks in the Rockies, marveling at the many shades of white and blue. And I joined picnickers on a serene hillside a
Why Cannes Is the Ultimate New Year’s Eve Destination in the South of France’s Off-SeasonI have said it before and I will keep saying it. You need to go to the South of France in the off-season. There is an intimate kind of glamour that feels effortless rather than performative once the summer crowds leave. And this winter, that magic is on full display at Ciro’s Cannes Beach at the Hôtel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes, where the iconic Croisette address has transformed into a glittering holiday haven that blends Riviera elegance with a warm, wintertime glow. Cannes is the place to be
Which restaurants and fast food chains will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?Customers should check with their local restaurant for holiday hours.
Dirty soda started as a Mormon alternative to booze. Now it's everywhere.Take a soda, add syrup and cream and voilà — you've got a sober-curious sensation.
I’m a dad to an autistic child. Here’s how you can make the holidays easier for all of us.A dad shares how families can make holiday gatherings more inclusive and less stressful for neurodivergent kids like his — with simple, thoughtful support.
I decided to become a single mother by choice. I wasn't ready to stop dating.By the time I turned 35, I had yet to meet a partner I’d want to start a family with, and decided to undergo fertility treatments to become a single mother by choice (SMBC). I wasn’t ready, however, to give up the possibility of finding the love of my life.
10 Asian Countries Perfect for Solo Female TravelersAsia’s reputation as a challenging destination for solo female travelers is rapidly evolving as infrastructure improvements, cultural shifts, and growing awareness create increasingly welcoming environments for independent women explorers. From ultra-modern cities with world-class safety ... Read more
From White Elephant to Favorite Things parties, here are all the rules you need to know every kind of gift exchangeHow to prepare for whatever gift exchange you're participating in this holiday season.

















