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Chronic lung disease linked to greater risk for falls

By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – Older people with a common lung disease are more likely to suffer from falls if they also have other medical problems, previous tumbles or a longer history of smoking, a recent study suggests. Researchers focused on 41 people around 71 years old with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a condition that makes it difficult to breathe. Past research has linked COPD to an increased

Givenchy aims for product longevity with anniversary lipstick case

Givenchy’s limited-edition lipstick case French fashion house Givenchy is celebrating a decade of beauty with an exclusive offer through Net-A-Porter. Ten years ago Givenchy launched its Givenchy Beauty range which offers couture-inspired cosmetics alongside its fragrance offerings. As an extension of runway fashion, having a beauty line allows an aspirational consumer to actively pursue a brand even if its wares are out of her price range. A case of the birthdays  Givenchy

Millennials’ wealth management preferences differ from boomers: report

Image courtesy of Michael Kors Millennial investors have different preferences compared to their baby boomer parents when it comes to wealth management, according to a new report by Luxury Institute. While baby boomers and older generations prefer to work with full-service brokerage firms, wealthy millennials and members of Generation X are showing an increased preference for working with private advisors. Independent financial advisors can offer a more individual approach that