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Aging Well: How dog ownership benefits your physical and mental health

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Owning a dog can not only make you happier and more fit, it increases opportunities to feel social and engaged with your neighborhood.

This biweekly column is sponsored by The Mather in Tysons, Virginia, a forward-thinking Life Plan Community for those 62 and better.

“Happiness is a warm puppy,” according to Peanuts creator Charles Schulz. It turns out that science has proven him right; research has revealed that owning a dog offers many concrete benefits, including positive impacts on physical, mental, and emotional health.

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Reno of the Month: 7 interior design ‘fixes’ to give your home a designer touch

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Image courtesy of Synergy Design & Construction.

By Nicola Caul Shelley, Synergy Design & Construction

We’ve all been there: there’s something ‘off’ about a room in your home that you just can’t put your finger on and don’t know how to fix. Or, maybe you’re just looking for some ideas for how to update your space with a fresh, modern look. This month, we’ve got seven ‘dos and don’ts’ to help give your home some interior design pep.

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Live Fairfax: Let’s TACO about it! Exploring Fairfax County’s taco spots and their signature tacos

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Live Fairfax is a bi-weekly column exploring Fairfax County. This recurring column is sponsored and written by Sharmane Medaris of McEnearney Associates. Questions? Reach Sharmane at 813-504-4479.

Are you a taco enthusiast on the hunt for new and exciting flavors? Look no further!

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Make a difference at this school supplies drive August 10!

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Help DC Fray and Founders Row pack the backpack and stock the lockers this school year on Thursday, August 10.

You can earn one raffle entry for every three items you donate and enjoy lawn games, free snacks and Lost Boy Cider tastings. Plus, meet with local schools and children’s foundations to get involved.

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Save this summer with limited-time specials at The View Alexandria

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Summer is the perfect time to enjoy life at The View Alexandria by Goodwin LivingTM.

Nonprofit and faith-based, Goodwin Living has been supporting, honoring and uplifting the lives of older adults since 1967. Nestled in the hills overlooking Washington, D.C., in Alexandria’s West End, The View Alexandria is the newest member of the Goodwin Living family of senior living communities and healthcare services.

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Aging Well: Urban walking is a step in the right direction

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Grab a leash and put on your walking shoes—new research shows that walking in urban green spaces can boost your cognitive health, reduce stress, and improve your mood.

This biweekly column is sponsored by The Mather in Tysons, Virginia, a forward-thinking Life Plan Community for those 62 and better.

Taking regular walks has been proven to offer impressive benefits for different aspects of your physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being. And it may be the perfect way to get exercise: walking is free, low-impact, and can be done anywhere — and just a half-hour walk a day can impart health benefits.

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Neighborhood Expert: Cheap eats and deals around Vienna

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Laura Schwartz is a licensed Realtor in VA, D.C. and MD with McEnearney Associates in Vienna. You can follow Laura on Instagram at @LauraSchwartzRealtor or her Facebook page. Laura can be reached at 703-283-6120 or Laura@GuidingYourMove.com.

The Washingtonian does a Cheap Eats edition every year that I love. With prices high on everything, who doesn’t love to find a good deal?

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