As we grow older, our metabolisms slow down, partly due to less physical activity, loss of muscle mass and overall effects of aging, explains Kathryn Reilly M.D., M.P.H., a professor of family medicine at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City.
But weight gain doesn’t have to be inevitable with age. Reilly says older adults can increase...
We hear lots of reasons why we shouldn’t go to Venice. It’s too touristy. Too crowded.Too pricey … plus, it’s sinking. Down nine inches in 100 years. (Ironically, during that time, Venice’s average sea level has risen a foot.) So, does anyone go to Venice anymore?
Yes! The town still stays very busy, depending on the time of the year,...
Last month in this space, I wrote about the Tulsa-based nonagenarian country-music impresario Jim Halsey, manager of the Oak Ridge Boys for the past half-century and a continuing force in the music business. This time around, I’d like to devote the column to another longtime manager and booking agent who, like Halsey, is still out there in the trenches...
As the appeal to work remotely increases, so does the popularity of coworking spaces.
Whether clients are looking for a private office, conference room, sound proof studio or a single desk in communal work space, Oklahoma’s coworking spaces offer solutions for a variety of situations.
One of Oklahoma City’s coworking spaces, Workflow, provides all the basic office needs such as...
With summer in full swing, there’s nothing quite like a scenic drive through the state. Oklahoma harbors a plethora of destinations for your viewing pleasure – whether you want to drive, bike or hike, this list should have you covered on all things picturesque.
Mt. Scott Service Road
Located inside the Wichita Mountain Refuge in Lawton, this service road had some...
This past June, on Father’s Day Weekend, northeast Oklahoma experienced what is referred to as a “derecho.” This term references a long-lasting squall line of severe storms that produces winds of greater than 58 mph, along a path longer than 240 miles. Tulsa and its surrounding communities experienced some of the strongest winds, with gusts topping out near 100...
Reading can open up new worlds, introduce new ideas and take a participant on exciting adventures. One way to get in the habit of reading more is by joining a book club.
“I think being able to discuss things that are happening in books, and different characters that inspire us or unnerve us for some reason, with others … helps...
Although August is known for its intense heat, you don’t have to melt into a puddle like the Wicked Witch of the West every time you step outside. Oklahoma has dozens of water parks, over 200 lakes and 78,000 miles of rivers that offer a refreshing reprieve from the dog days of summer. From lounging by the pool to...
Every industry has a coveted award – the pinnacle of success for which one aims. Films have Oscars. Music has Grammys. TV has Emmys. Journalism has the Pulitzer. And what do we, your beloved lifestyle magazine in the region, have? That’s right – The Best of the Best Awards.
Take a look around town and you’ll likely see businesses displaying...
Divine Mid-Century Design
Photos by Kacey Gilpin Photography
This contemporary residence, located in Tulsa, was completed in 2021. The home is one and one-half stories and is a modern nod to mid-century architecture. Nestled on approximately one acre, this 4,000-plus-square-foot home has four bedrooms and four and one-half baths. Giving a deep dive into its creation and the process behind it...
