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Marielena Bencomos professional life has been anything but boring. Marielena, 64, was born in Venezuela, where she studied computer engineering. I was exposed to the best training, she says about her job at PDVSA. I got a lot of experience from my work, and we were always a state-of-the-art company. After two decades with PDVSA, Marielena decided it was time to leave. Marielena continued to manage challenging projects, but by 2018, she was ready to retire....

Barbara, 76, a former schoolteacher, never truly retired. Barbara wasnt at all surprised by the move. “When I saw that, I knew he had the discipline to be a teacher.” When a teacher shortage opened up an opportunity, Noah took the big step. Barbaras passion for teaching remains as strong as a volunteer as it ever was. “Teaching is my vocation, my calling,” she explains. She loves watching the children grow not only in reading ability but also in confidence both academically and socially....

Dietitians break down the best types of protein powders, from animal to plant-based. But it does more than just that. Protein also plays an important role inhormonal regulation,immune function, energy production, andmaintaining a healthy metabolism. Photo:Getty Images In short, getting the right amount of protein in your diet helps you feel and look your best. But what constitutes the right amount varies from person to person. A quick and easy way to boost your intake is with a protein powder....

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you hit links we provide, we may receive compensation. Take the plunge with these at-home tub options. Photo:Shape / Ashley Craiger Once plunging, testers found the Ice Barrel 300 to be quite roomy. Translation: Depending on your climate, your ice baths will stay chilled for up to 24 hours. For under $200, we think the Polar Recovery Tub gives beginners the best bang for their buck....

Before you ask, yes, it’s B-A-N-A-N-A-S. Queuing up Stefani’s discography before getting started is optional but highly recommended. Rest for 2030 seconds in between each move. Try repeating the circuit twice. Hold a medicine ball with both hands directly over chest with arms outstretched. B.Extend legs straight up toward the ceiling, then lower legs toward the floor. Stop when lower back starts to arch off the floor. Squeeze abs and hold....

If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. It contains rosemary and biotin to increase hairs thickness. Shape My hair troubles can feel all-consuming. Photo:Shape And aside from mythinning strandsorsplit ends, what truly drives me the most insane is myextreme shedding. Thats where $14Kitsch Volumizing Rosemary and Biotin Shampoo Barcomes in. Plus, its plastic-free, making it a more eco-friendly option. Amazon Other customers shared that it leaves hair considerably thicker and full of body....

If you tap on links we provide, we may receive compensation. They also have a seal of approval from nurses, teachers, and waitresses. Shape / Marcus Millan Assomeone who lives in a walkable city, my feet never get a break. Photo:Shape / Marcus Millan On top of that, my love for cardio workouts often takes a toll on my feet. So, its no surprise that I constantly go to bed with sore soles....

If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. It turns sandpaper skin soft within days. Getty Images As someone withdry skin, I always keep ahand creamon standby. Photo:Getty Images Matter of fact, I keep one in each purse thats how dedicated I am. TakeCeraVes Therapeutic Hand Cream, for instance,thats packed with nutrient-rich ingredients to moisturize and repair damaged skin. Amazon CeraVe Therapeutic Hand Creamis a solid choice for those dealing with chafed, chapped, or cracked skin....

Its always been my thing; my parents always volunteered through our church, she says. The apple doesnt fall far from the tree. It wasnt an easy journey to this point. Unexpectedly pregnant at 17, Natosha decided to leave her parents home. I couldnt face them, she says. She finished her senior year in one semester and moved out of the house without telling her family why. So many people helped me get on my feet, she says....

Numbers aside, those herbivorous eaters might be on to something. What Is a Vegan Diet? Vegan means avoiding all animal products, including meat, fish, eggs, and dairy. A vegan diet totally eliminates all animal products whereas other variations of plant-based diets include some animal products. Rome wasnt built in a day, and the same is true for veganism, says Springer. If eating vegan for one day makes you feel energized and satisfied (i....

Home Sharing (Scroll down to learn about the webinar panelists.) About The Panelists Sarah Bianchiis the head of global policy development and federal policy at Airbnb. Gene B. Sperlingwas the director of the National Economic Council and assistant to the president for economic policy. Sperling graduated from the University of Minnesota and Yale Law School, and attended Wharton Business School. He is a native of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michael Nutteris the former mayor of Philadelphia, where he served from 2008 to 2016....

Reality set in when we stepped outside. Propane for cooking was scarce. When life as you know it literally changes overnight, what do you have? Some people have their family right beside them. Others have only their neighbors. Thats when the word “community” takes on a different and perhaps its truest meaning. When modern infrastructure and services collapse, the luxury of space and privacy transforms into isolation and vulnerability. Neighborhoods that are more compact and walkable better enable residents to have integrated, participative lives regardless of age....

Virgin Islandsof St. Thomas and St. John. Forty miles to the south, St. Croix experienced sustained tropical-storm winds with hurricane-force gusts. Twelve days later, the tables were turned.Hurricane Marialanded on Puerto Rico and St. Croix. The northern U.S. and British islands, already devastated by Irma, experienced tropical-storm winds with hurricane gusts. The hurricanes severely damaged hundreds of homes in the U.S. Virgin Islands. All of the hospitals sustained significant damage, necessitating the air evacuation of patients to the U....