OutFit – an innovative mobile fitness service bringing convenient, affordable, expertly-led private training and group fitness classes to parks and neighborhoods – celebrates one year of bringing premium outdoor workouts to the West Broward community. As a result of Outfit’s popularity, the company is expanding services to East Broward with the addition of yoga and Zumba® classes. These offerings will round out Outfit’s unrivalled variety of outdoor workouts for all fitness enthusiasts. Founder Randy Hetrick, a former Navy SEAL and Founder of TRX®, launched the pilot program in West Broward in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic when many of the fitness industry’s most seasoned trainers and innovators found themselves out of work and gyms closed everywhere. Hetrick brought together a team of veteran fitness industry executives to form OutFit. The yoga and Zumba® classes are highly anticipated additions to OutFit’s roster of diverse classes including its signature HIIT (high intensity interval training) Strength Circuit, HIIT Cardio Circuit, Total HIIT Circuit, Tabata Circuit, Cardio Line Circuit, Strength Line Circuit, Interval Down Circuit, and 30/30 HIIT Circuit. The OutFit Yoga Flow is a Power Yoga inspired class that promotes both mobility and muscular endurance while Zumba® incorporates different bodyweight movements paired perfectly with the fast and slow rhythms of the music. “Our mission at OutFit is to deliver an inspiring, expertly-led boutique exercise experience that is convenient, fun, and affordable for the Broward County community,” said Hetrick. “With our pilot program, we tested and optimized OutFit’s robust programming and now we’re thrilled to scale it in East Broward. We have added even more classes for everyone of all skill levels to enjoy with the addition of yoga and Zumba® classes.” OutFit delivers large, circuit-style classes that are open workouts conveniently located in beautiful public spaces coined “training grounds.” The 50-minute class provides the perfect blend of strength, cardio, flexibility, and fun. Each class is led by an expertly trained fitness coach, named an “OutFitter in Charge,” who arrives in an on-demand fitness van equipped with TRX® training gear and a heart-pumping sound and light system. Perfect for someone who is results-obsessed but time-challenged, OutFit also offers private training in personal spaces and homes or any place of choice with its premium-level, concierge service. All workouts are booked through the OutFit app that can be downloaded from the Apple Store or Google Play. OutFit’s HIIT classes employ a wide variety of TRX® training equipment such as Suspension Trainers®, kettlebells, strength bands & Bandits®, power bags, Rip Trainers®, jump ropes, agility ladders, and a range of calisthenics, agility movements, and stretches, to challenge members appropriately at all skill levels and make exercise fun. OutFit is accessible to people of all ages, abilities, and fitness levels. The cost of an OutFit membership is a fraction of what most pay for similar services within gyms with trainers of this caliber. All OutFit members receive their first class free once they download the app which is already preprogrammed within the member’s profile. OutFit gives back by providing all municipal First Responders (and their immediate family members) with free, Unlimited Family Memberships. OutFit also offers its members a loyalty program with limited-edition branded swag and promotions which are earned in exchange for class attendance. OutFit provides affordable franchise ownership opportunities to entrepreneurial personal trainers and group fitness instructors seeking to build their own businesses. To learn more about OutFit’s services, subscriptions, and franchise opportunities, visit www.OutFitTraining.com. More on OutFit OutFit is a mobile fitness franchise that delivers expertly led, outdoor fitness services to consumers via a simple and affordable app-based monthly subscription. The company was created by Randy Hetrick, the founder of TRX, as a spinoff venture to serve the exercise needs of the 80% of Americans who do not currently belong to gyms, and to provide affordable franchise ownership opportunities to entrepreneurial personal trainers and group fitness instructors seeking to build their own businesses. OutFit accesses public spaces, neighborhood cul-de-sacs, and other open areas to deliver a variety of outdoor exercise experiences. Customers can join large “Open” community workouts, medium size “Team” group fitness classes, and “Private” individual and small group personal training. OutFit gives back by offering FREE Unlimited Family Memberships to all active duty municipal First Responders (Fire, Police, EMTs) and their immediate family members, in the communities that OutFit serves. To learn more about OutFit’s services and subscriptions, visit www.OutFitTraining.com. For more information on OutFit’s franchise opportunities, contact Anthony Pribonic, Director of Franchise Operations, at (814) 323-6262 or email franchise@OutFitTraining.com. More on TRX ® As the global leaders in functional training, TRX offers the world’s most effective training equipment, training, and education to help everyone, of any fitness level, become a better version of themselves. TRX is also the No. 1 choice of specialized education courses for fitness professionals. They have redefined the application of bodyweight training to enhance human performance and have successfully disrupted the mature landscape of the health club industry. Through a commitment to ongoing research and product development, TRX is changing the way consumers exercise, athletes train for sport, soldiers train for combat, physical therapists rehabilitate patients, and exercise instructors train clients. For more information on TRX, call (888) 878-5348 or email info@trxtraining.com. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Outfit

The CDC recommends the second booster for those over 50 who received their initial booster shot at least four months earlier. Scott Olson via Getty Images News In late March 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized a second booster shot of COVID-19 vaccines for vulnerable populations in the U.S., a move that was soon after endorsed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. People ages 50 years and older and certain immunocompromised individuals who are at higher risk for severe disease, hospitalization and death are eligible four months after receiving the initial booster shot. A second booster shot is equivalent to a fourth dose for people who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna mRNA series or a third dose for those who received the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine. In Israel, people in these same vulnerable categories began receiving fourth doses in January 2022. The U.K. recently started administering a fourth dose for people 75 years and older and coined it a “spring booster.” In Germany, those over 60 years old are now eligible for a fourth shot of the mRNA series. I am an epidemiologist at the University of Texas Health Science Center School of Public Health and founder and author of Your Local Epidemiologist, a newsletter translating the latest public health science for everyday use. The latest recommendations have left many wondering about the importance of boosters for protection against COVID-19. Does the third shot wane over time? Is a fourth dose necessary? What if you’ve had a previous infection? After reviewing the mounting body of research on how the immune system shifts over time following each dose, it is clear that another booster for vulnerable populations has meaningful benefit with very little risk. The FDA’s authorization provides the option of a second booster shot for vulnerable populations, but the agency stopped short of making it a broad recommendation. Vaccine effectiveness following the first booster dose There is clear evidence that a third dose of the mRNA series – or the first booster dose – was and still is critical for ensuring a robust immune response against the omicron variant for all age groups. This is in part because the immune response wanes over time and also in part because omicron has proved to be partially effective at evading immunity from the existing COVID-19 vaccines and from prior infections. But then the question becomes: How well is immunity from the first booster holding up over time? The best real-time data to follow on vaccine effectiveness over time is in the U.K. The U.K. Health Security Agency currently has follow-up data for 15 weeks after the third dose, or first booster shot. In its latest report, the effectiveness of vaccines against infection wanes significantly after a third dose. In the U.K. report, vaccine effectiveness against hospitalization is holding up much better compared to effectiveness against infection. But even protection against hospitalization is slightly decreasing over time. While this data is insightful, 15 weeks of follow-up data isn’t very helpful in the U.S. because many Americans got their third dose up to 24 weeks ago. A recent study assessed the durability of a Moderna third dose after six months. Researchers found waning levels of neutralizing antibodies six months after the booster. The CDC also found significant waning protection against emergency department and urgent care visits five months after the first booster. Vaccine effectiveness against hospitalization decreased a little but largely held up five months after the booster. The studies mentioned above pooled all age groups. But researchers know that older adults don’t mount as durable an immune response as younger people. This explains why breakthrough infections have occurred at a much higher rate among people ages 65 and up. A recent study in the Lancet assessed the durability of a third dose among people ages 76 to 96 years old. Researchers found that the third dose improved neutralizing antibodies, but in the face of omicron, antibodies still dropped substantially following a booster. President Biden gets his second booster shot on camera, and Dr. Anthony Fauci discusses the benefits of a booster. Data on the second booster dose/fourth shot Now that Israel has been delivering a fourth dose for several months, researchers have some data to rely on to assess its effectiveness. There are three studies that have been released so far, one which has not yet been peer-reviewed. In one study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, scientists assessed the rates of infection and severe illness after a fourth dose – or second booster – among more than a million people ages 60 and older in Israel. The researchers found that after a fourth dose, the rate of COVID-19 infection was two times lower than after a third dose. However, this protection quickly waned after six weeks. They also found the rate of severe disease was four times lower compared to those who received only three doses. It’s important to note, though, that hospitalizations among both groups were very low. Importantly, another study assessed the effectiveness of a fourth dose among younger health care workers in Israel. The results confirmed that antibody levels dropped significantly five months after the third dose. Unfortunately, the effectiveness of the fourth dose was no different from the effectiveness of a third dose in this population of younger health care workers. In other words, there may not be meaningful benefit of a second booster of the same formula for young, healthy populations. Researchers carried out a third study, one that has not yet been peer-reviewed, at a large health care system in Israel among people aged 60 to 100 years. Among 563,465 patients in the health care system, 58% received a second booster. During the study period, 92 people who received the second booster died compared to 232 people who had only the first booster. In other words, the second booster equated to a 78% reduction in death compared to the first booster alone. What if you had a COVID-19 infection with omicron? The combination of being both vaccinated and having experienced a COVID-19 infection is called “hybrid immunity.” More than 35 studies have shown that hybrid immunity offers complimentary and broad protection. This is because immunity from the vaccines targets the spike protein – after which the COVID-19 vaccines were designed – and infection-induced immunity aims more broadly at the whole virus. So, it is not unreasonable to skip a second booster with a confirmed infection of omicron. This doesn’t mean that people should purposefully get SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. But it is clear that hybrid immunity is a viable path to protection. In short, there is strong evidence that a fourth dose – or second booster – provides meaningful protection among vulnerable populations, including people over 60. So another booster is reasonable for some groups. And while a fourth dose may benefit a select group, it is far more important that people receive their first, second and third doses. By Katelyn Jetelina Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Images courtesy of Unsplash. Special thanks to The Conversation for republishing rights.

Planning a visit to Miami with your kids? Discover the best things to do in Miami, and the most fun places to stay and eat in this handy guide. Here are some family-friendly adventures, activities and experiences in the Magic City that are bound to please both you and the kids. You can’t go wrong at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park in Key Biscayne. It promises one of the top-ranked beaches in the United States as well as activities that include swimming, hiking, kayaking and biking. - Peter W. Cross OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Beaches Give a kid a sandy beach, a plastic shovel and a few waves, and you’re guaranteed a hit. Miami offers miles of glorious beaches that stretch from Sunny Isles Beach to Key Biscayne, so you have plenty of options for a day in the sun. You can avoid crowds in quaint Surfside, a laidback, family-friendly beach town with a retro feel. Surfside offers free community activities that include beach picnics, wellness activities and standup paddleboard festivals. Another family favorite is Crandon Park in Key Biscayne, which encompasses a stunning two-mile beach famed for its pristine sand and calm water, making it a perfect choice for little ones who are worried about crashing waves. It features a beach playground, snorkeling, hiking, cabana rentals, concession stands, picnic areas with tables and grills, and convenient parking. Make sure to take a seaside ride on the carousal at Crandon's Family Amusement Center. You can’t go wrong at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, also located in Key Biscayne. It promises one of the top-ranked beaches in the United States as well as activities that include swimming, hiking, kayaking and biking. Don’t miss exploring the historic Cape Florida Lighthouse on a tour; kids 42 inches and taller can climb the 112 steps to its top for mind-boggling views. There’s no better place for little kids or toddlers to get in the water than Matheson Hammock Park in Coral Gables, an outdoor paradise festooned with coral rock pavilions, swaying palms and picnic areas. The park boasts a manmade “atoll pool,” a bayfront pool naturally filled by the tides of Biscayne Bay, which is utterly calm and inviting. Check out more information about Miami’s beaches from the area’s visitors services. Meet Animals Check out these one-of-a-kind adventures for animal lovers and their kids. Elephants, rhinos and crocs, oh my! With bragging rights as the only subtropical zoo in the United States, Zoo Miami is home to exotic species you won’t see at your local zoo. Its lush, open-air exhibits showcase more than 3,000 animals, spread across 750 acres. Climb aboard the air-conditioned monorail to discover experiences that include hand-feeding a giraffe, parrot, or even a rhino, cooling off on the Lostman’s River Ride, and learning about animals and the environment through hands-on creative play at the Animal Fun Factory. Could anything be more magical than splashing in the water with an intelligent, friendly dolphin? That’s just one of many unique adventures you and the kids can enjoy at Miami Seaquarium. Interact with penguins, come face-to-fin with a stingray, or dip your fingers into a touch pool. The Sea TREK® Reef Encounter is a must-do; thanks to special helmets that let you breathe freely underwater, your posse can take a stroll through a 300,00-gallon tropical reef. In and on the Water Beat the heat in Miami with these kid-friendly aquatic adventures. Take the plunge in the 820,000-gallon Venetian Pool in Coral Gables, the most unusual pool in the country. Created in 1923 from a coral rock quarry, the pool is filled with fresh spring water from an underground aquifer. It’s a treat for the eyes, bordered by coral rock and graceful palms, two historic lookout towers, a signature bridge and two waterfalls. The kids will love exploring the pool’s cave-like grottos. Children must be a minimum of three years old and 38 inches tall. Everglades National Park is the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States, a staggering 1.5 million acres of coastal mangroves, sawgrass marshes and pinewoods that are home to manatees, crocodiles, Florida panthers, and countless alligators. Miami’s just next door to this ‘River of Grass,’ and you and the kids can experience it on an airboat tour, flying over the glassy, shallow waters. You have an abundance of options for an airboat ride; the Miccosukee Indian Village is one that’s sure to please. This hammock-style camp comes complete with a museum promising visitors a glimpse into the Tribe’s way of life and daily alligator wrestling shows. Afterwards, refuel at its casual eatery, dubbed "Our Little Shack." Offering treats like Spam and eggs and ‘gator bites, it’s hardly fine dining, but it’s all part of the unique Everglades experience. Here are more places to take an airboat ride from the Greater MIami Convention & Visitors Bureway. Both a sightseeing experience and an exciting adventure, Thriller Miami Speedboat Adventures invites you to explore the waterways of Miami aboard a 55-foot power catamaran. You’ll blast through the Atlantic at speeds up to 50 miles an hour, and slow down to glimpse South Pointe Park and the luxurious Fisher Island, with the highest per-capita income homes of any neighborhood in the United States, as well as sites like the Cruise Ship Channel, PortMiami, the US Coast Guard Station, and more. Children need to be three years old or more to participate. Tidal Cove, at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa in Aventura, offers the ride of a lifetime. Parks Aplenty Picnic tables, playgrounds and splash pads highlight many of Miami’s parks, making them a perfect – and economical- choice for a family outing. North Shore Open Space Park, situated on the ocean in North Beach, is a shaded oasis complete with jogging trails, picnic tables and a dog park. For a family lunch that won’t break the bank, try Burgers & Shakes. The burgers are juicy, the shakes are thick, and the sweet potato fries are just salty enough to satisfy. In South Beach, South Pointe Park offers a shaded playground, splash pad, and panoramic views of the Atlantic as well as Fisher Island and Downtown Miami. The kids will love to watch the enormous cruise ships navigating to and from PortMiami. You’ll find 36 acre Flamingo Park in the heart of South Beach, packed with a kids' splash area, zero-entry pool and kids’ water playground. It caters to all kinds of sports, including baseball, basketball, racquetball and too much more to list. Its tot lot/playground includes a rock-climbing wall and choo-choo train from the 1950’s. Toss a frisbee or picnic in Coconut Grove’s Kennedy Park; nestled next to the bay, it promises jogging trails, beach volleyball, and a dog park. If you’re hungry after all that fun, Kush by Spillover is a great choice. Everything is made from scratch from local ingredients, which will keep serious foodies happy, but it’s got a kids’ menu too. Downtown Miami is home to Lee and Tina Hills PlayGround at Bayfront Park. It’s centered around an incredible "play sculpture" that features a dolphin, turtle, and manatee emerging from a rising wave. For more parks in and around Miami, check out Miami-Dade County's lists. Cuban culture is on lively display in Little Havana’s Calle Ocho, its most famous street. Imagine statues of giant roosters, cigar shops, cafes spilling out into the street, and Latin-inspired boutiques--all with Cuban music playing in the background—and you’ll have it about right. - Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau See the Sights Miami neighborhoods are vivid, eclectic, and renowned for their cultural flavor – and your vacation wouldn’t be complete without exploring them with your family. Visit Ocean Drive in South Beach to explore the iconic, pastel-colored Art Deco buildings and hotels that symbolize Miami. Kick back with the kids in a sidewalk café for unparalleled people-watching; pick up a souvenir in a funky boutique; and check out Lummus Park, South Beach’s version of Muscle Beach. Cuban culture is on lively display on Little Havana’s Calle Ocho, its most famous street. Imagine statues of giant roosters, cigar shops, cafes spilling out into the street, and Latin-inspired boutiques--all with Cuban music playing in the background—and you’ll have it about right. Make sure to check out the folks playing dominoes at Maximo Gomez Park, a tradition for over 40 years. For an unrivaled outdoor art exhibit, take a stroll in the Wynwood Arts District, where the walls are vibrant with larger-than-life masterpieces crafted by muralists from around the world. The district is brimming with more than 70 galleries and museums as well as dozens of eateries. Kids love Coyo Taco, a glorified food stand that promises your diet can wait. Once you taste its iconic churros, you’ll understand what they mean. Check out more of Miami’s neighborhoods at the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau. INDOOR ACTIVITIES Fun or Exercise? Let your little ones bounce away their energy at Launch Trampoline Park in Doral; besides trampolines, it features a launch pad, tumble tracks, battle beam, slack line, extreme dodgeball and basketball and an arcade. Ice skating in Miami? Who knew? Your gang can cool off at Kendall Ice Arena while skating to tunes from a live DJ. Try indoor rock climbing at The Edge Rock Gym. Encompassing 15,000 square feet, FunDimension in Wynwood offers an indoor playground, laser tag arena, bumper cars, bungee jumping, virtual reality and arcade games. Its restaurant offers dishes from around the globe as well as wine and craft beer for mom and dad. The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science is a leading science museum dedicated to sharing the power of science, sparking wonder and investigation, and fueling innovation for the future. Located in Downtown Miami’s waterfront Museum Park, Frost Science is divided into four buildings: the Frost Planetarium, Aquarium, and North and West Wings. - Scott Barnett Museums Miami boasts a huge variety of museums catering to all ages and interests. Read on to discover two favorites. Enormous and highly acclaimed, the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science engages visitors with exhibitions that include finding your way through a giant, elaborate mirror maze to discover the numerical patterns that exist in nature. It offers a cutting-edge planetarium complete with surround sound and a vast dome screen to whisk you away to outer space. And its three-level aquarium is a work of art, exploring different levels of South Florida's crucial aquatic ecosystems, from its surface to far below the water. Miami Children’s Museum is designed to ignite kids’ natural curiosity, and it’s wildly successful in its mission. It’s brimming with exhibitions like the Castle of Dreams, a two-story, luminous sand castle that houses a winding slide, and the Sketch Aquarium, an interactive virtual aquarium where your kids’ drawings become an animated, digitized part of the undersea world. Admission is free on the third Friday of the month from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Here are more area museums from the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau. By Lauren Tjaden. Image courtesy of Miami. Special thanks to Visitflorida.org for this story reprint. Top image courtesy of Unsplash

Our cover star, Ashley Haas - a beauty model turned sportscaster - shares her personal story, her breakthrough as a model right here in Miami, and what makes her uniquely talented at predicting NFL football games with high accuracy. Below is what awaits you in this latest issue of Miami Living Magazine: HOME & DESIGN Poliform introduces The Home Hotel collection by Jean-Marie Massaud - a series of subtly elegant elements for your home that are both versatile and elegant. DIOR, the French luxury house, brings elegance to your home with The Blue Mizaultramarine dinnerware set. And to complement your bedroom, Amalia Home Collection brings Shade of Blue, bedding that brings calm and serenity to your bedroom. FASHION Steven Meisel’s photography perfectly captures Alexander McQueen's Spring-Summer 2022 collection with a reimagined black and white campaign. Stella McCartey, on the other hand, presents a collection that celebrates individuality with eco-friendly materials like vegan leather accessories. Lucie and Luke Meier, the couple behind Jil Sander's fashion designs, present us with a sensual and romantic resort collection. To celebrate Giorgio Armani's 40th anniversary, they designed a collection that pays homage to his heritage and history. And finally, Perry Ellis, which has its global headquarters here in Miami, recently unveiled the Cubavera linen women's collection in collaboration with celebrity influencer Migbelis Castellanos. LIFESTYLE The Nautilus Haute Joaillerie is the latest rose gold watch from Patek Philippe to be fully set with diamonds - 2,533 flawless sparkling diamonds to be precise. The Winston Candy collection from the house of Harry Winston explores the candy-colored world of gemstones with stones paired with diamonds and gemstones in complementary hues. REAL ESTATE Step inside these luxury Miami homes for sale, including 1374 South Venetian Way, 1201 North Venetian Way and 5470 Sunset Drive in our luxe real estate guide. The New Flex, Miami luxury condos designed for a younger generation of digital nomads. These new real estate projects, which include The Standard Residences, Lofty Brickell, The Crosby Miami Worldcenter and District 225, focus on flexibility, a variety of amenities and short-term rental options. To help you capitalize on your home investment, we present 3 key home features buyers are looking for. Our guide will help you get the best return on your investment. Real estate advisor Angel Nicolas, founder of The Nicolas Group at Compass, presents us with a guide to Coral Gables - from the best restaurants to outdoor retreats. MOVE First unveiled 3 years ago, the Lotus Evija is a limited-edition electric sports car from British automaker Lotus Cars. The Evija, 130 of which will be produced, costs about $3 million and has nearly 2,000 horsepower. Hills Helicopters claims to revolutionize personal flying with the HX50. The elegant and luxurious helicopter will undoubtedly get you in the air in style. PEOPLE Academy Award winner Geena Davis joins us to talk Oscars, Thelma & Louise and gender bias. Davis has spent decades breaking down barriers for women, with powerful performances on screen that have transcended the entertainment industry and inspired women of all backgrounds. FOOD Get ready for a magnificent culinary event consisting of walk-in tastings, intimate dinners, late-night parties, brunches, luncheons, master classes, wine seminars and more at SOBEWFF. The Food Festival returns to Miami February 24-27, 2022, with over 90 culinary events in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Then join some of Miami's best chefs and your favorite tennis stars at Taste of Tennis Miami on March 21, 2022. Look forward to an evening of delicious food prepared by renowned local chefs while getting up close and personal with the world's top tennis pros. Byblos, Miami's Eastern Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, introduces Afternoon Tea Cocktails, a unique take on the traditional tea service. Enjoy Byblos' Marguerite Spiked Tea and other delicious spiked teas that combine premium spirits with exotic spices and teas. Michelin-starred Chef Michaelidis joins Riviera Dining Group, the hospitality group behind Miami's stylish MILA restaurant. Chef Michaelidis will oversee all culinary directions and menu creations for the Mediterranean and Japanese restaurant. If you missed Chotto Matte's three-day Love Parade of aphrodisiac dishes on Valentine's Day, there is nothing to worry. The posh hip restaurant servers authentic Nikkei (Japanese & Peruvian) cuisine year round. BOOK Photographer Michael Chinnici shares his personal words about his latest work, Vanishing Cuba. The photo book showcases Cuba imagery with intimacy, affection, gentleness and humanity. TRAVEL Hoteliers Ignazio and Maggio Cipriani's newest hotel, Mr. C., makes its mark in Coral Gables as a luxury boutique hotel. Designed by award-winning architecture firm Arquitectonica, the hotel's exterior design is creatively modeled after the pier-like structures of Stiltsville off the Florida Cape. HEALTH We take you back in time to the 1600s to find out how to prepare sustainable, nutritious foods from the past. Here we bring you a salad dish that costs next to nothing, has no carbon footprint, and tastes delicious. Health check! Does green mucus mean you are infectious and need antibiotics? John Turnidge, associate professor of molecular and biomedical science at the College of Adelaide, explains. New technologies are bringing relief to people suffering from chronic nasal conditions. South Florida ENT physicians Andrew Rivera, MD, and Paul Foster, MD, introduce us to the full spectrum of treatment options for these conditions. Diet soda drinkers, beware. Recent epidemiological studies have confirmed that the sweeteners used in diet sodas and other lite drinks increase the risk of diabetes and cancer. We explain everything you need to know about artificial sweeteners. Again, thank you for being a part of Miami Living. Miami Living Team

To celebrate Earth Day, Brickell City Centre has events all month long as part of their Reflections campaign. Reflections stems from Swire Properties’ (the developers of BCC) mission to promote a sustainable lifestyle through communication and engagement. The eco-friendly activities include yoga, happy hours, gardening, cooking classes, and more for the community to enjoy, free of charge. CLEAN BEAUTY HAPPY HOUR X SEPHORA When: Wednesday, April 13 at 5 p.m. Where: Brickell City Centre Level 2, Garden Deck What: Join us for a beauty happy hour featuring clean skincare and makeup brands at Sephora. RSVP GATHER PRESENTS PLANT A SEED WORKSHOP When: Thursday, April 14 at 3 p.m. Where: Brickell City Centre Level 2, Garden Deck What: In partnership La Succulenta, BCC will host a children’s Interactive and sensory workshop on National Gardening Day. The activity will focus on the theme of planting intentions through an educational and artistic activity of creating and planting seed balls. *Age Group 4 years + RSVP DIY FLORALS WITH AESOP When: Friday, April 15th at 4 p.m. Where: Brickell City Centre Level 2, Garden Deck What: An upcycled dried floral workshop where participants will be able to create their own unique evergreen arrangement. RSVP BODYWEIGHT YOGA SCULPT When: Saturday, April 16 at 9 a.m. Where: Brickell City Centre Level 1, C Block What: Challenge your muscles as you strengthen and tone—no weights required. *Bring your own mat. RSVP HAPPY HOUR WITH LUCID AND DR SMOOD When: Thursday, April 21 at time: TBD Where: Brickell City Centre Level 1, A Block RSVP FIND YOUR CENTRE PRESENTS SUNRISE YOGA AND MEDITATION When: Friday, April 22 (Earth Day) at 8 a.m. Where: Brickell City Centre Level 4, A Block What: This Earth Day yoga and meditation class that class centers around our relationship to nature through the lens of mindfulness. This class is open to all practitioners of all experience levels. *Bring your own mat RSVP FYC: EARTH DAY YOGA / MEDITATION When: Friday, April 22 (Earth Day) at 8 a.m. Where: Brickell City Centre Level 4, A Block next to CMX Cinemas What: In partnership with local yoga instructor @where.your.hope.lives, Brickell City Centre will host an Earth Day yoga and meditation class that class centers around our relationship to nature through the lens of mindfulness. This class is open to all practitioners of all experience levels. RSVP GATHER PRESENTS EARTH DAY KIDS YOGA When: Friday, April 22 (Earth Day) at 4 p.m. Where: Brickell City Centre Level 2, Garden Deck What: In partnership with Sprout Yoga, BCC will host an Earth Day kids yoga activity. The outdoor afternoon stretch and flow will center around developmental yoga exercises and playful poses. *Age Group 3 years + *Bring your own mat. RSVP SUR LA TABLE ZERO WASTE COOKING When: Friday, April 22 (Earth Day) at 4 p.m. Where: Brickell City Centre Level 3, B Block What: In this cooking class, a chef instructor will guide you through cooking two low- to zero-waste recipes for a delicious, eco-conscious meal. With only a few staple ingredients, you'll make fresh pasta dough, meatballs and tomato sauce for your main course. Then, you'll use garden-fresh veggies to make a mixed-green salad topped with crispy spiced chickpeas and the ultimate zero-waste food: aquafaba ranch dressing.Where: Brickell City Centre Level 3, B Block This event has a strict RSVP limit. Please note if you register and are unable to attend the class, kindly cancel your ticket so that another participant will be able to join us! For cancelations, please email social@brickellcitycentre.com RSVP BODYWEIGHT YOGA SCULPT When: Saturday, April 23 at 9 a.m. Where: Level 1, C Block What: Missed the first bodyweight yoga sculpt class? Here's your second chance to challenge your muscles. *Bring your own mat RSVP By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Brickell City Centre

Join the off-centered brewery as they ring in the festivities with an exclusive beer collaboration featuring a special performance by Richie Hell, live visual art, giveaways and more! In honor of Record Store Day and Miami Beer Week, Dogfish Head Miami is partnering with beloved Miami record store Sweat Records to host a day full of celebrations showcasing music, art and beer on Saturday, April 23. As the Official Brewery of Record Store Day, Dogfish Head locations across the nation have previously brought together independent beer and independent record stores, collaborating with world renowned artists and bands including Jimmie Allen, Galaxie 500, Grateful Dead, Pearl Jam and the Miles Davis Estate. This year, Dogfish Head Miami will join in the Record Store Day festivities, beginning at noon on April 23, with the launch of a new, Sweat Records-inspired beer, Sweat?...Stout! and celebration of the vinyl release of Richie Hell's exclusive Record Store Day album, Gumbo Limbo Remixes. From 3-7 p.m., music, beer and art lovers alike can catch DJ DISCOSEXO on the turntables. The Record Store Day fun continues with a special performance by Richie Hell with live percussion at 8 p.m. “There’s nothing quite like the full-sensory experience of enjoying an awesome beer while listening to an amazing album on vinyl,” says Sam Calagione, Dogfish Head Founder & Brewer. “The enjoyment of a beautiful beer alongside an amazing album is an exponentially awesome experience, and we at Dogfish take every opportunity we can get to weave together the art of brewing and our love of music.” Dogfish Head Miami’s partnership with Sweat Records spotlights local artists through the Sweat?...Stout! beer release and Richie Hell’s exclusive Record Store Day vinyl drop. The brightly-colored Sweat?...Stout! cans were designed by Francisca Oyhanarte to mirror the iconic album cover and vinyl design. Brewed with Dogfish Head Miami’s friends at Sweat Records for Record Store Day, this tropical stout is inspired by the record store’s hometown, Little Haiti. This sessional and surprisingly refreshing stout is brewed with fair trade Haitian coffee beans, fresh-pressed Florida sugar cane juice and toasted coconut flakes. Fermented with lager yeast, this stout has a clean, crisp finish that will have anyone that imbibes spinning records all night long. The 16-ounce, four-pack cans will be available for purchase for $16. To add to the fun, the first 50 people that purchase a four-pack of Sweat?...Stout! will receive a free poster with art by Francisca Oyhanarte. For more about Dogfish Head Miami, including hours of operation and upcoming events, please visit www.dogfishmiami.com, or follow @dogfishmiami on Instagram and Facebook.

Located in Miami Beach’s South of Fifth Neighborhood, Fratelli La Bufala is dishing out new pizza making classes that locals and visitors won’t want to miss. Known as the first Neapolitan pizzeria in Miami, the restaurant has been a staple in the community for 17 years, offering patrons and newcomers consistently delicious pizzas and traditional Italian dishes. Starting Tuesday, May 3rd, the restaurant will officially launch their instructor-led wood fired pizza making classes, open to the public, and also available for private events. “Lets Dough It” Tuesdays: From 6:30-8:30 p.m., patrons in attendance will receive hands-on instruction by Fratelli’s master pizza maker and learn how to make and stretch their own individual pizza dough with fresh toppings using Neapolitan hand techniques. At $75+ per person, the two hour class will include a complimentary welcome Prosecco at arrival, passed bites, such as cacio & pepe chips, mini meatballs in Marinara sauce and fresh bruschetta, as well as all the ingredients to make a personal 12 inch pizza with desired toppings. During the class, diners can upgrade their beverage experience with a 50% discount on all bottles of wine. After learning the art of pizza making, guests are officially dubbed pizza pros with a Certificate of Completion. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit here. Private Pizza Making Classes: For those planning their next private party, networking or team-building event, Fratelli La Bufala’s pizza making classes are a perfect, hands-on, option. Available for up to eight guests at $100+ per ticket, this interactive class is the perfect group activity to celebrate a special occasion with family, friends or coworkers. At arrival, the group is greeted with a welcome Prosecco and passed bites, including cacio & pepe chips, mini meatballs in Marinara sauce and fresh bruschetta, as they settle into pizza making mode. Led by Fratelli’s head pizza maker, the two hour class will turn everyone into certified pizza pros by implementing expert Neapolitan pizza making techniques into their own personal pizza paired with a glass of wine, complete with a personalized certificate to take home. Custom cooking aprons, embroidered with each attendee’s name, are also available at $20 per apron if ordered at least 7 days prior to the event. During the class, attendees can elevate their pizza making experience with additional food and beverage upgrades including a glass of premium wine, sangria or spritz for $6 or toast with a bottle of Moet & Chandon Champagne for $135. Fried calamari, $10, and finger parmigiana, $8, are also among the extra dishes guests can order to enjoy throughout the class. Please call 305.532.0700 for availability. After winding down from all the fun (and pizza!), guests are welcome to return for their next experience at Fratelli with a 10% discount on their next dine-in. Branded aprons, baseball hats and shirts will also be available for sale. Fratelli la Bufala is located at 437 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139. For more information on the restaurant or classes, visit https://www.flbmiami.com/ or call (305) 532-0700.

Sea Tow, recognized throughout the marine industry as Your Road Service at Sea®, released its findings from its annual member survey. The purpose of which is to collect real time data and provide an accurate snapshot of members’ needs to ensure its best possible services are available to deploy. Sea Tow® Shares Results from Annual Member Survey. Insight & Trends Capture Snapshot of Members’ Preferences and Needs The survey, which generated over 7,800 responses, captured feedback on a variety of topics. Despite the sharp rise in fuel costs, over 50% of boaters reported no anticipated change of their boating season activity due to this current uptick in prices. Results also showed that over 65% of boaters do not plan to make any boat renovations or improvements this year. Sea Tow members prioritize their time spent on the water, with 85% of boat usage identified primarily for fishing and cruising purposes. Additionally, over 51% of boaters surveyed say they either have a vacation by boat planned or are seriously considering it, with only 10% reporting fuel costs as a deterrent. After past seasons of uncertainty, members are ready to get out and resume travel activities through boating. The survey also showed that of Sea Tow’s services, over 56% of members ranked free boat towing as the most valued aspect of membership services, in part correlating with members’ greatest concern of engine failure. These concerns along with other valuable feedback help Sea Tow best tailor its services, resources and education to both new and longstanding members. “At Sea Tow, we value our members’ feedback and with this valuable insight, we can better target our services while continuing to provide a superior level of customer service,” said Sea Tow President Kristen Frohnhoefer. “Our member survey has proven to be an effective way to communicate with members and allows us to best anticipate these needs now and into the future.” With a Sea Tow membership, boaters pay one annual rate and receive the most comprehensive member benefits available in the market. Sea Tow has boats on the water to service with 24/7 dispatch. Sea Tow offers its members free boat towing in their home area, unlimited dock-to-dock towing on all boats, alternatives to towing such as battery jumps and fuel delivery, nationwide offshore coverage, and can provide other on-water services including boat salvage and recovery, vessel for hire, and more. Sea Tow has been on the forefront of on-water assistance since 1983, with more than 500+ ports nationwide including the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The member-driven, franchise-based concept, coined by Captain Joseph Frohnhoefer, was established in Southold, NY, when the United States Coast Guard ceased response to non-emergency assistance calls. Today in addition to on-water assistance, the franchise network handles salvage and recovery missions, and responds to natural disasters, environmental hazards and oil spill cleanups. Sea Tow Services International Inc., better known as Sea Tow®, has been the innovative and premier leader of on-water assistance since 1983. Servicing the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, members are provided with a 24/7 direct connection with Coast Guard-licensed captains. The pioneering concept, founded by Captain Joseph Frohnhoefer, was established in Southold, NY when the United States Coast Guard ceased response to non-emergency assistance calls. In addition to on-water assistance, the franchise network handles salvage and recovery missions, and responds to natural disasters, environmental hazards and oil spill cleanups. Visit seatow.com to learn more. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Seatow

Miami born artist Haiiileen, real name Aileen Quintana, debuts her first collector’s item: Aura Mirrors on Monday, May 3rd. Haiiileen is known for using light to transform large venues into spaces for artistic expression and social engagement. What makes Haiiileen’s practice so intrinsically distinctive is her synesthesia, a rare sensory condition which transforms everything she hears into visual imagery. For her, it is essential to explore emotional language and self-evolution, driven by a never-ending curiosity. This has led her to study physics, she is able to grasp a full understanding of how sound, light, and color all interact with one another. Her immersive environments and installations have been featured in the Frost Science Museum, the Bass Museum as well as ARTECHOUSE, to name a few. Haiiileen continuously exhibits her ability to create thought-provoking material that provides a deep expression and experimental approach to the environmental perceptions and conventional ideas of reality through her work. During the isolation period of the pandemic, Haiiileen began experimenting to create a formula that transfers color into mirrors. Using color theory to refract light and color, the chemical mixture features a marble-like appearance creating a seamless gradient of colors. Through this process, her first limited edition item was born: Aura Mirrors. “When people look at themselves in these mirrors, it's like they are able to look within themselves and see their internal light and love in the colors of their auras,” says Haiiileen. “The colors of the auras are a self-reflection of how you might perceive yourself on the inside, now projected back to you from the reflection in the mirror.” The hexagon shaped mirrors (Width: 13″ Depth: 1.5″ Height: 15″) represent the center of universal coherence, tying everything together and linking everything back. 50 mirrors, all made by hand, will debut on her site, on Monday, May 3rd, priced at $2,250 ea. See your inner light and love in the colors of your auras. The concept of nurturing connections through art grounds all her projects, including HaiiiLabs, a nonprofit that provides supplies and offers workshops for fellow artists and art organizations. As a first-generation Cuban American, she appreciates the immigrant-driven hustle behind South Florida’s art scene and the challenges these creators experience in bringing their work into the spotlight. As for her, fostering art wherever it emerges is both a social and aesthetic call to action. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of Haiiileen

On Sunday, April 10th, OutFit – an innovative mobile fitness service bringing convenient, affordable, expertly-led private training and group fitness classes to parks and neighborhoods – celebrated one year of premium outdoor workouts in the West Broward community. Over 100 guests joined CEO and Founder Randy Hetrick for a birthday party at the OutPost at Westfield Broward Mall. The free event was open to the public and featured a special hour-long workout to highlight a sample of OutFit’s class offerings led by “Outfitters in Charge” along with a live DJ. Hetrick welcomed guests and then participated in the workout. The birthday party class incorporated OutFit’s roster of diverse classes including its signature HIIT (high intensity interval training) Strength Circuit, HIIT Cardio Circuit, Total HIIT Circuit, Tabata Circuit, Cardio Line Circuit, Strength Line Circuit, Interval Down Circuit, 30/30 HIIT Circuit and Zumba®. The class concluded with a Yoga Flow and stretching. Founder Randy Hetrick, a former Navy SEAL and Founder of TRX®, launched the pilot program in West Broward in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic when many of the fitness industry’s most seasoned trainers and innovators found themselves out of work and gyms closed everywhere. Hetrick brought together a team of veteran fitness industry executives to form OutFit. OutFit is a mobile fitness franchise that delivers expertly led, outdoor fitness services to consumers via a simple and affordable app-based monthly subscription. The company was created by Randy Hetrick, the founder of TRX, as a spinoff venture to serve the exercise needs of the 80% of Americans who do not currently belong to gyms, and to provide affordable franchise ownership opportunities to entrepreneurial personal trainers and group fitness instructors seeking to build their own businesses. OutFit accesses public spaces, neighborhood cul-de-sacs, and other open areas to deliver a variety of outdoor exercise experiences. Customers can join large “Open” community workouts, medium size “Team” group fitness classes, and “Private” individual and small group personal training. OutFit gives back by offering FREE Unlimited Family Memberships to all active duty municipal First Responders (Fire, Police, EMTs) and their immediate family members, in the communities that OutFit serves. To learn more about OutFit’s services and subscriptions, visitwww.OutFitTraining.com. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of OutFit

Being involved in a car accident in Florida may be stressful and overwhelming. Florida is a no-fault state regarding auto accidents, meaning that all drivers must carry their insurance to cover the costs of their medical bills in case of a car accident. Personal injury law is complex, so you should consider seeking legal assistance from a personal injury lawyer. Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Insurance Pays Medical Bills After a Car Accident All Florida drivers must carry Personal Injury Protection Insurance (PIP). A Personal Injury Protection (PIP) car insurance policy can cover up to 80% of the medical bills and 60% of the lost wages up to $10,000. As stated by Florida's No-Fault Auto Insurance laws, all drivers must have a minimum of $10,000 of PIP coverage to register and operate a vehicle. Suppose you are heading to the emergency room, then the hospital will first bill your PIP insurance and then go for other insurance sources. Even more interesting is that the PIP insurance does not just cover the person listed as a driver on the insurance policy. But it also covers any family members that live in the house. Someone injured in a car accident can look to other household members to check whether the PIP coverage can step in for their medical bills. There are still some exceptions where PIP insurance does not apply, such as passengers in buses and public transport or passengers in taxis or ridesharing. However, while PIP insurance may be efficient for those not having permanent injuries or pain, PIP is not equipped to handle significant trauma. Other Options Available to Pay for Your Medical Costs Aforementioned, your PIP insurance will be billed first before looking for other sources of insurance. If you are at fault for a Florida car accident, there are several options available to pay for your medical costs, such as: MedPay Medical Payment Insurance Coverage or MedPay is an optional benefit that can help cover your Miami car accident costs. Depending on your selection coverage, MedPay can cover expenses PIP insurance does not reimburse. Moreover, MedPay covers your PIP's co-pay for up to $2,000. This insurance consists of additional coverage to pay for any medical bills. MedPay covers 100% of your medical bills, while PIP covers only 80%. Health Insurance If your medical bills exceed the total amount of your auto insurance, learn that you can submit a claim to your health insurance providers at this stage. However, you may need to exhaust as much as possible through your car insurance before heading to health care benefits. Medicare and Medicaid Medicare and Medicaid are federal programs that may help you pay for your medical bills if you are involved in a car accident. You will, however, be asked to reimburse some or all of these costs. Workers' compensation Suppose you have been involved in a car accident while performing your job-related duties. In that case, your employer's workers' compensation coverage must pay all your medical bills and deductibles (co-pays, transportation expenses, and the like). What Losses Will My Insurance Cover If I'm at Fault? If you are at fault for a car accident, learn that you can be sued for damages if the victim has sustained significant scarring, disfigurement, permanent disabilities, loss of body function, or if someone has died. Additionally, you can be sued for damages such as: Medical bills and expenses (therapy costs, long-term personal care, in-home health care) Loss of quality of life or enjoyment of life Loss of income and benefits Physical pain and suffering Emotional distress and mental anguish Travel costs to and from medical appointments The personal injury claim's value typically depends on many factors, including the type of injury, the severity of the injury, or total financial losses. Regardless of who was at fault in Miami, Florida, all drivers turn to their PIP insurance. The insurance will pay for your medical bills and other injury-related losses after a car accident. However, PIP insurance usually does not cover your car repairs or further property damage, so you may need to purchase collision coverage in addition to PIP. Being in a no-fault state may have more significant advantages, as you will receive your compensation faster. You won't need to prove fault to receive your benefits because each driver or victim will file a claim with the PIP insurance company to get coverage. By ML Staff. Image courtesy of George Milton/Pexels

Even though when you bought your new AC equipment, you promised to take care of it faithfully, or whenever your AC technician comes by to service your unit, you get chastised for not changing your filter often enough, you may still be putting this task off simply because it’s out of your mind. So, before your AC system suffers a breakdown, let’s find out how often you should change your home’s merv 8 air filters. It may be more or less frequent than you think. Some factors that impact how often you need to change your air filter in Miami are: The number of people living in the home – This means that a family would need more frequent air filter changes than someone living alone. The number of hours the system is used – If you leave the unit on all day, even when nobody is home, you will need to change your filter as often as once a month. If this is a second home or if you turn it off during the hours when everyone is either at school or work, you may get away with changing the filter less often. Your pets – If there are pets in the home, don’t allow more than 60 days to go by without a filter change. Adding extra pets means that the filter may have to be changed even more often. The type of flooring in your home – If there is carpeting, fibers from your floor can end up in your air conditioning filter. This is not the case if your floors have wood or tile, which would allow you more time between filter changes. If you or someone else in your household smokes – Smoking fills up your filter much faster, calling for more frequent filter replacements. This also applies to people who are habitually burning candles in their homes since candles also generate smoke that can clog air filters. The respiratory conditions of those who share the home with you – If there are people with asthma or other respiratory ailments in your home, you want to give them the cleanest air possible. Change your filters every month. The size of your filter – Generally, home air conditioning units use 20 x 20 x 1 filters. If your unit requires a smaller filter, it will fill up much faster and require more frequent changes. The type of filter you use – There are several types of air conditioner filters on the market today. You may buy a pleated filter with a larger surface area to capture particles or go for a tackified or ring pad filter that gets filled up much faster. Review the recommendations of the manufacturer of your equipment or ask your AC technician to tell you what filter will work best, considering the above points and the level of humidity in your area. The age of your HVAC system – You may notice that your AC does not give you the cool air you have become accustomed to. This may be because the filter is clogged and needs to be changed and because you have an old system that is not as efficient as it used to be. If you suspect that this is the case, call an AC professional to assess the situation and determine whether the time has come to buy a new unit or if the problem is something much simpler, like a filter needing to be replaced. Ultimately, you want to have a clean filter as often as possible since this will make your equipment work better and give your loved ones cleaner air. By ML Staff. Images courtesy of Unsplash