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Best Spa/Massage In Westchester County In 2025: Derma Glow Spa And Boutique Best Spa/Massage In Westchester County In 2025: Derma Glow Spa And Boutique
Best Spa/Massage In Westchester County In 2025: Derma Glow Spa And Boutique We are thrilled to announce that Derma Glow Spa and Boutique has been named Best Spa/Massage in Westchester County in the 2025 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Derma Glow was founded with a mission to create a welcoming escape where clients receive personalized care in a relaxed, country-chic setting. The spa explains that it opened its doors in North Salem in 2010 and is owned by identical twins who are New York State–licensed aestheticians and nail specialists.  The massage room at Derma Glow. Photo supplied by Derma Glow Spa. Every service, the s…
Americans Dread This Part Of Vacation Most, Survey Reveals Americans Dread This Part Of Vacation Most, Survey Reveals
Americans Dread This Part Of Vacation Most, Survey Reveals For many Americans, the best part of vacation might come before the bags are even packed. New research finds that two-thirds of travelers say the anticipation of a trip is just as satisfying, or even better, than the getaway itself. While most say nothing tops being at the destination, 28 percent say planning the trip is the most enjoyable stage.  The worst? Coming home. A full 78 percent say the journey back is the lowest point of the experience. That emotional crash has a name — “post-vacation funk” — and for some, it hits before the trip even ends.  About one in 10 feel it c…
Happiness In Life Hinges On This Key Trait, Study Finds Happiness In Life Hinges On This Key Trait, Study Finds
Happiness In Life Hinges On This Key Trait, Study Finds The secret to a happier life might not be what you own, but who you believe in.  New research published in Psychological Bulletin reveals that trust plays a powerful role in how happy we feel, and that the two reinforce each other over time. People who trust others tend to report higher levels of well-being, and people who are happier tend to become more trusting. The findings stem from a meta-analysis of nearly 1,000 studies, involving data from over 2.5 million participants, that explored the connection between trust and subjective well-being across different age groups, relationship…
Dad Stole Wife's Skincare Products — Then Beat The Industry At Its Own Game Dad Stole Wife's Skincare Products — Then Beat The Industry At Its Own Game
Dad Stole Wife's Skincare Products — Then Beat The Industry At Its Own Game Jake Rosenblum didn’t plan to start a skincare line. The 33-year-old Westport husband and father hadn’t given the industry much thought until a fateful trip in the early days of the pandemic opened his eyes to its missing pieces. "I left NYC in a rush and forgot most of my stuff, including my generic CVS aisle skincare,” Rosenblum recalled. “So I started using my wife’s products, and they worked. Better than anything I’d used before.” But those products weren’t made for men, and that stuck with him. "That got me thinking: Why doesn’t skincare for men feel intentional?” he said. "Everything…
Spring Into Self-Care: Salons, Spas To Hold Month-Long Special Offers In This Westchester City Spring Into Self-Care: Salons, Spas To Hold Month-Long Special Offers In This Westchester City
Spring Into Self-Care: Salons, Spas To Hold Month-Long Special Offers In This Westchester City To help residents shake off their winter blues as spring approaches, several beauty businesses in a Westchester city will be holding special offers on self-care services.  The White Plains Business Improvement District will be holding its promotional event "MARCH Into Self-Care" beginning on Friday, March 1, and continuing until Sunday, March 31.  As part of the event, participating salons, spas, and other beauty establishments in downtown White Plains will hold specials on pampering and wellness services such as haircuts, acupuncture, facials, therapeutic IVs, massages, and more.…
Burnout Declared A Health Crisis According To Harvard, Health Organizations Burnout Declared A Health Crisis According To Harvard, Health Organizations
Burnout Declared A Health Crisis According To Harvard, Health Organizations Are you emotionally exhausted, cynical and feeling hopeless? You could be experiencing burnout, which is now being considered a legitimate public health crisis by Harvard as well as several health organizations. Burnout is more than just having a tough day or week — psychologist Sheryl Ziegler, the author of “Mommy Burnout,” published last year, describes the condition as “chronic stress gone awry.” What’s more is that anyone can experience burnout — from parents to doctors and other high-stress daily duties, rates are on the rise across the board. A survey among Human Resources leade…
Seasonal Stresses? WMC Explains How To Manage Caregiver Anxiety This Holiday Season Seasonal Stresses? WMC Explains How To Manage Caregiver Anxiety This Holiday Season
Seasonal Stresses? WMC Explains How To Manage Caregiver Anxiety This Holiday Season “One of the first ways [to manage stress] is giving ourselves permission to accept help,” said Heather Greene, director of Resident and Family Services at Mountainside Residential Care Center, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network in Margaretville. “That can be anything from accepting an invitation to dinner to having someone come visit and sit with your loved one.” When maintaining old traditions becomes stressful, it’s important to conquer the fear of starting new ones, she said. “Maybe it’s celebrating on a date other than the exact holiday or enlisting others to help…