Lifestyle

Adapting a plant-forward way of eating is a lifestyle change, not a just a monthlong resolution.

Five generations of the Buchanan family recently posed for a picture together. Standing are grandfather Christopher Buchanan and great-grandmother Kitty Buchanan. Seated are great-granddaughter Courtney Elsass, great-great-grandmother Ruth Long and great-great-grandson Cole Anthony Elsass. Share your photos at http://j.mp/limaphotos.

Indulgence is practically expected during the holiday season, from food and drink to presents for the kids. But all that indulgence comes at a cost. Finance website Brankrate predicted that the average American family would spend $1,455 on food, presents, travel and other holiday expenses. More than a quarter said holiday spending would create a strain on their budget.

I continue to be amazed at the pace at which nutrition science continues to evolve — and get more complicated. Along with that thought comes this question from David P. in Tucson, Arizona:

When it comes to pushing away the potato chips and picking up the walking pace, it’s easier said than done. Dr. Donald Hensrud, a Mayo Clinic physician specializing in nutrition and editor of “The Mayo Clinic Diet,” often hears from patients that they don’t have the willpower to undertake weight management.

HPV plays a role in causing most cervical cancer. Cervical cancer occurs in the cells of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Mike Thomson’s friends refuse to stay over at his house anymore.

FINDLAY — An indie folk duo will make an appearance at Findlay’s Marathon Center for the Performing Arts and it should be a unique performance.

A Year in the Life

LIMA — A popular monthly art event will return Friday for the first time this year.