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What is the ‘Lewy lean’? The odd sign of a type of dementia that progresses faster than Alzheimer’s

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What is the ‘Lewy lean’? The odd sign of a type of dementia that progresses faster than Alzheimer’s

Stand at attention for an off-kilter sign of this particular kind of dementia. Nearly 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with dementia, which gradually destroys memory, thinking skills, and the capacity to perform basic tasks.  While Alzheimer’s disease remains the most common form of dementia, another prevalent type of cognitive decline includes a singular symptom. LBD patients can … Read more

Fast food companies lean into chicken offerings as popularity skyrockets

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Fast food companies lean into chicken offerings as popularity skyrockets

Several major fast food companies are leaning into chicken. McDonald’s, Taco Bell and Wendy’s have each indicated in recent months that they are looking to ramp up their offerings of the increasingly popular protein. Fast-food giant McDonald’s on Thursday revealed McCrispy Strips would become a permanent menu item at all participating U.S. restaurants by May … Read more

Hotel guest who paid extra to see the ocean appalled by ‘inner city’ view — staff told her to ‘lean over the balcony’

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Hotel guest who paid extra to see the ocean appalled by ‘inner city’ view — staff told her to ‘lean over the balcony’

She booked a room with a view — and got a concrete slap in the face. British mom Kim Antrobus says her girls’ trip to Portugal was “ruined” after paying extra for a view of the majestic Atlantic Ocean — only to find herself staring directly at a pair of drab apartment buildings. Antrobus, 43, … Read more

Get your village: New parents can lean into these local services

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Get your village: New parents can lean into these local services

From the moment you find out you’re expecting, there’s a lot of excitement. But there’s also a lot of: “How are we going to do it?” You may live in a concrete jungle or its periphery, but you don’t need to go at it alone. In fact, from postpartum meal delivery services (check out Brooklyn-based … Read more

Lean Cuisine, Stouffer’s frozen food meals recalled over ‘wood-like material’

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Lean Cuisine, Stouffer’s frozen food meals recalled over ‘wood-like material’

Four types of frozen food meals have been recalled “due to the potential presence of wood-like material,” Nestle USA announced on Monday. The company initiated the voluntary recall of three Lean Cuisine frozen meals and one Stouffer’s product. The recalled frozen meals are Lean Cuisine Butternut Squash Ravioli, Lean Cuisine Spinach Artichoke Ravioli, Lean Cuisine Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir … Read more