Regina Molaro

4 weeks ago | mainstreetmag.com | Regina Molaro

Although we are already a few months into a new year, the “new year-new you” ideology still resonates with many people who yearn to shake things up a bit. Whether it’s redecorating, refreshening home accents and switching up color palettes, or remodeling, many home dwellers are seeking a fresh start – a blank page waiting to be filled up. It’s all about transformation, new beginnings, and possibilities.

1 month ago | tworivertimes.com | Regina Molaro

By Regina MolaroIt’s almost spring! After a long, cold winter, many look forward to scheduling some spring plans. Whether it’s an intimate dinner for two, a group outing, a birthday celebration or other festivity, the key is great company, fine food and celebratory cocktails or mocktails. A new season also brings a whole crop of ingredients that can be incorporated into spring menus. Chefs and food enthusiasts are also noticing new trends.

2 months ago | tworivertimes.com | Regina Molaro

Societal changes and shifting attitudes toward marriage have impacted gift-giving to those who are tying the knotBy Regina MolaroToday’s couples are saying “I do” later in life. According to wedding website planner The Knot, the average age for marriage in the Northeast in 2023 was 32. By that age, many people are already established in their careers, so as couples, they are even picking up the tab for their weddings.

2 months ago | mainstreetmag.com | Regina Molaro

Most people’s familiarity with Singapore stems from the 2018 movie Crazy Rich Asians, but there’s so much more to know about this intriguing island in Southeast Asia, which is considered both a country and a city. For a relatively small size—about 31 miles from east to west by 17 from north to south—it packs a lot of punch. The city-state is home to five million people.

2 months ago | tworivertimes.com | Regina Molaro

The health care community has redefined the requirements for clinical obesity, noting BMI shouldn’t be the sole barometer of the disease. By Regina MolaroMany people dread going to their doctor because they hope to avoid discussing weight gain and obesity and their impact on health. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), obesity is defined as “excess or abnormal fat and accumulation that presents a risk to health.” A chronic disease, obesity affects 4 in 10 adults in the United States.