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lalascoop.com | Mia Barnes
If you’re still coughing, wheezing or waking up to soot on your windowsills, you’re not alone — and no, you’re not imagining the lingering effects. The 2025 wildfires across Los Angeles County have triggered more than just temporary smoky skies. The impact is far from over, and asthma flare-ups pose long-term health risks. Here’s what you need to know. Wildfire ash didn’t disappear when the fires stopped burning. It’s still sitting on rooftops, streets, playgrounds and plants.
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qoshe.com | Mia Barnes
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psychologytoday.com | Mia Barnes
Trends like bed rotting may trivialize the serious realities of chronic illness. While rest is essential, it shouldn’t replace professional help. Social media aesthetics can confuse self-care with symptoms of deeper health issues. Source: Annie Spratt/UnsplashOn platforms like TikTok and Instagram, a new wave of “wellness” trends redefines what it means to rest. One of the most viral is bed rotting — the practice of spending extended periods in bed, often as a form of self-care.
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lakevillejournal.com | Mia Barnes
SHARON — On Monday morning at 9:30 a.m., Sharon residents took to Main Street in their best red, white and blue outfits to mark Memorial Day. The parade route began from Sharon Center School, snaked down Main Street and ended across from the clocktower at the Veterans’ Memorial. Veterans in uniform marched at the front of the procession while the rest followed behind in antique cars. Following the antique cars was the school band led by Ryan Minollti.
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heragenda.com | Mia Barnes
By Mia BarnesMay 27 2025, Published 8:00 a.m. ETFirst impressions are crucial in business, and for referral clients, that idea is already taking shape. They’ve likely heard positive feedback or received a reliable recommendation and now’s your chance to exceed their expectations with a stellar onboarding experience. Communicating promptly and equipping them with the information they need builds trust, for every successful partnership.
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artofhealthyliving.com | Mia Barnes
Spring is here, but amid the colorfully blooming flowers and lush plant growth lurk triggers of pollen, mold and temperature changes. It’s difficult to enjoy the pleasures of spring when your asthma makes you feel like you have an elephant sitting on your chest. Here are five medication-free techniques to help you breathe easier this season. Understanding AsthmaAsthma is a chronic respiratory condition that causes inflammation around the lungs and airways.
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gentwenty.com | Mia Barnes
In an ever-connected world, learning a new language offers more than the ability to communicate — it opens doors to personal growth, cultural understanding and expanded worldviews. Whether you’re exploring a second language for travel, work or self-development, the process transforms how you think, feel and interact with others. It encourages curiosity, deepens empathy and promotes greater adaptability to diverse environments.
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2 weeks ago | 
greenerideal.com | Mia Barnes
Music festivals are cultural events, drawing massive crowds pursuing entertainment, community and escapism. Events like Coachella and Stagecoach transform open land into bustling pop-up cities, complete with their own economies, infrastructure and energy demands. But while these weekends generate billions in revenue and unforgettable memories, their environmental impact is significant and largely unsustainable. The industry can no longer continue to ignore its ecological footprint.
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chilledmagazine.com | Mia Barnes
Between long nights, fast-paced service and nonstop multitasking, your workday can quickly become a full-on sensory overload. Taking even a few quiet minutes between shifts can help you reset your nervous system and show up sharp for Round 2. These bite-sized mindfulness techniques consider your need to balance high energy with low time commitment. Box Breathing for a Shot of CalmThis breathing technique regulates your breath and nervous system while instantly calming you.
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lakevillejournal.com | Mia Barnes
Memorial Day, May 26, will be celebrated with a variety of community events in each of the six Region One towns. In North Canaan, parade participants line up at Town Hall starting at 10 a.m. and step off at 10:30 a.m. The parade will conclude at the Doughboy statue with a ceremony to follow. Six new flag poles were installed at the Doughboy ahead of the event. Each one represents a branch of service.
