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Hearing aids might help increase memory, reduce anxiety and increase social interaction among dementia patients, local health experts say. "Whether you have dementia or not, you need to hear," said Ronna Fisher, audiologist and founder and president of...

Chicago police shot and killed a man in the city's Beverly neighborhood who they said turned toward them with a weapon in his hand, officials said this morning. The shooting happened around 11 p.m. Monday near West 95th and South Wood Streets,...

Some couples never want their wedding celebrations to end — but a morning-after brunch can be the best way to bring it to a close while extending the fun. Although some newlyweds opt for an after-party following their reception, a laid-back brunch...

Think about it, fellas. How many times are you stopped on the street by a complete stranger who tells you you're looking great. Never, you say? Put on a distinctive hat this summer and I guarantee you'll acquire an instant fashion fan club. "Wow, cool!...

This post has been corrected. See the note at the bottom for details. Steven Arroyo, one of L.A.'s most ubiquitous restaurateurs, has just opened a new taqueria called Escuela. The diminutive 25-seat restaurant will serve a rotating menu of about......

Older people who face a challenging personal situation can find emotional comfort and practical advice at local support groups. Paul Slosar attends a support group for those caring for a relative with memory loss. The support group meets at Smith...

Happy Valentine's Day! On the most "romantic" day of the year, you might refer to Zagat's 2011 Los Angeles edition of "The Essential Dating & Dumping Guide" (hopefully, for the dating and not the dumping), subtitled "Restaurants & Nightspots: Where......

The sweet potato, sometimes mistakenly referred to as the yam, may have a lovely name but it is not an object that inspires immediate ardor. It is a homely, even ugly, food item, lacking the robust color of tomatoes or the sculpted beauty of broccoli....

One of Italy's tastiest exports is heading for Malibu. Grom, the upscale Italian gelato chain, seems to have finished conquering New York and has turned its delicious attentions toward the West Coast. According to the company's website, Grom will arrive...

Inside the Top Notch Beefburgers diner on 95th Street, things haven't changed much for decades. Owner Diran "Speedy" Soulian no longer flips hamburgers with the verve that earned him his nickname, but at age 80 he still runs the show. He still makes the...

Fisker took a major step toward its goal of putting the Karma, its 100-mpg plug-in electric hybrid, onto 40 dealership lots by the end of June. The green automaker has named 32 North American retailers that will sell and service......