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MANSFIELD — Pain is largely personal, but there are certain experiences and conditions that are unequivocally painful. There’s the kind of pain that makes life miserable, that makes simple things like taking a shower or giving someone a hug agonizing. That’s the kind of pain Mansfield woman Tammy Hartman endured for years while suffering from […]

BELLVILLE — Yoga is touted as one of the best forms of physical activity, with numerous health benefits. Mindy Wood, of Bellville, had “dabbled” in yoga for years, but it wasn’t until after she was diagnosed with cancer that she realized what a profound impact yoga can have on the body, especially one that has […]

ASHLAND — In 13 years, Jennifer Johnson has cheated on her diet only two times — both of which she regretted. While many people look forward to a “cheat day” here and there, Johnson said it’s just not worth it in her case. The 27-year-old Ashland woman has celiac disease, a disease in which the […]

ONTARIO — The entities at Oui Integrated Wellness and Yoga Cooperative are separate, but they share the same goal: help improve the wellness of others. Oui is a new member-owned and operated wellness facility opening at the Richland Mall this September. Current members include Lynn Friebel, Tammy Hartman, Deb McDaniel and Amy Wagner, though they […]

ASHLAND — Kailey Bradley-Thomas was just 12 years old when she was diagnosed with a genetic disorder, causing her to experience premature ovarian failure. “It meant that I would never be able to have my own kids,” the Ashland woman said. The weight of this news didn’t start to sink in until her late teens/early […]

MANSFIELD — Tranquil music and bits of greenery greet visitors of Vitality Natural Wellness and Medspa. The soothing ambiance is intentional: “We have created an environment where we want people to come in and feel nourished,” said Dr. Melissa McRae, founder and medical director of Vitality Natural Wellness and Medspa, located at 42 N. Main […]

LEXINGTON — Crossing the finish line of the Subaru Ironman Mont-Tremblant triathlon was the culmination of 40 weeks of training and years of dreaming for Lexington resident Tim Hilterman. The race, which took place Aug. 18 in Mont-Tremblant, Québec, Canada, put over 2,300 athletes’ endurance to test with a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride, and […]

MANSFIELD — Dan Galat isn’t one to stay idle. The 85-year-old Mansfield man has a history of keeping busy, dating back to his childhood and adolescence when he worked at his father’s grocery store. “When I was six years old, I wanted to go and be with my dad, so he would have me pack […]