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foodandwine.com | Meredith Bethune
Murray's cheese counter in the Capital One Lounge at JFK. Credit: Courtesy of Capital One Just beyond the security lines at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), the largest Capital One Lounge yet is opening on the lower level of Terminal 4 on June 19. The 13,500-square-foot flagship space channels a distinctly New York sensibility with iconic local food and beverage brands: Ess-a-Bagel, Murray's Cheese, and Death & Co. cocktails.
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msn.com | Meredith Bethune
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foodandwine.com | Meredith Bethune
Credit: Food & Wine / Joules Garcia A lemony Kölsch from a craft brewery, croutons that shatter with a satisfying crunch, and a bright tonic perfumed with passion fruit and yuzu — these pleasures are all examples of how Upstate New York food and drink producers are turning leftovers and byproducts into something unexpectedly delicious. From the Hudson Valley to the shores of Lake Erie, local businesses are finding innovative ways to cut waste and rethink what a sustainable food system can be.
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yahoo.com | Jennifer Ceaser |Meredith Bethune
Set on the banks of the River IJ in Amsterdam Noord, the former shipyard of NDSM Wharf has transformed into the city’s hottest cultural hub, with repurposed industrial buildings housing hip waterfront hangouts, edgy art spaces, and fab vintage shopping. Getting here is a breeze: hop the ferry from behind Centraal Station for the free 15-minute ride.
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nationalgeographic.com | Meredith Bethune
Ask almost anyone how to stay mentally sharp in old age; chances are someone will bring up crossword puzzles. Alongside Sudoku and word searches, these games have long been seen as “workouts” for the brain. In fact, a 2020 study published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience found these kinds of puzzles are among the most frequently engaged-in activities for brain training and cognitive benefits. But how did this belief become so widespread? And does it actually hold up?
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honehealth.com | Kimberly N. Hood |Jessica Migala |Meredith Bethune |Jennifer Howze
You finally got a prescription for progesterone to help with menopause symptoms like hot flashes, irritability, brain fog, and insomnia. The medication seems to be doing its job—except now you’re fighting to keep your eyes open during early-morning meetings. It’s well-known that progesterone can make you tired, and it’s all due to how the hormone works in the brain. But when managed correctly, the sleep-enhancing properties of progesterone are a big perk during the menopause transition, not a bug.
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Mar 25, 2025 | 
cntraveler.com | Meredith Bethune
All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. With its gabled facades, maze of canals, and steady flow of bikes whizzing past, Amsterdam is one of Europe's most instantly recognizable cities. Strip away the neon signs, and the Dutch capital still looks as it did when most of these tall, narrow canal houses went up in the 17th century.
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Mar 20, 2025 | 
magazine.northeast.aaa.com | Meredith Bethune
Spring’s arrival ushers in one of the season’s most beautiful sights: cherry blossoms. These delicate pink and white flowers are native to Asia and strongly associated with Japan, where they symbolize renewal. In the U.S., Washington, D.C., is home to the most famous display with those fleeting flowers blooming against the capital’s white monuments. But you don’t have to head to Washington to see cherry blossoms. There are plenty of places in the Northeast to admire these short-lived beauties.
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Mar 17, 2025 | 
honehealth.com | Carol Lynn |Mara Santilli |Jennifer Howze |Meredith Bethune
Calling someone “long in the tooth”—a not-so-subtle dig at aging—can be literal for women entering menopause. Fluctuations and declines in estrogen affect nearly every tissue in your mouth, making perimenopause mouth problems like dry mouth, and gum issues like bleeding gums frustratingly common. A 2023 survey of women 50 and older found that 70 percent experienced oral health changes like dry mouth, receding gums, or tooth sensitivity when they entered the menopause transition.
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Mar 15, 2025 | 
foodandwine.com | Meredith Bethune
Photo: DANIEL LEAL / POOL / AFP via Getty Images Step through the grand stone gates of Tandragee Castle, and you might expect tales of battles, betrayals, and noble bloodlines. After all, this 500-year-old fortress in County Armagh, Northern Ireland, was once home to the mighty O'Hanlon clan before falling into the hands of the Duke of Manchester during the 19th century. The property has seen rebellions, battles, and the shifting tides of Irish history.
