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Children of depressed mothers at risk for behavior problems

By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – Children are more likely to develop behavioral or emotional problems if their mothers are chronically depressed, even if symptoms aren’t severe, a French study finds. While previous research has linked clinical depression in mothers to mood disorders and other health problems in their children, the current study is among the first to make this connection even when mothers have milder symptoms that might not

Mikimoto and Ladurée offer pearl-inspired macaroons

Ladurée and Mikimoto Japanese jeweler Mikimoto has teamed with French patisserie Ladurée to create a gift box representing both brands. Ladurée locations in New York will host the special box and Mikimoto’s store in the city will feature the macaroons in its window displays. Mikimoto will continue Ladurée’s collaborations with fashion brands, and Ladurée’s presence in Mikimoto’s windows will drive attention to its collections. Edible collaborations From April 24 until

Food Lover's Guide to San Juan

With its Spanish, African, Taíno (Native American), and French influences, the food of Puerto Rico, or cocina criolla, has always been an adventure for the taste buds, one that utilizes the island’s natural gastronomic bounty. In the past few years, however, forward-thinking chefs have redefined the boundaries of their culinary traditions, merging new techniques with local flavors to ensuring that the traditional food of their land becomes neither lost nor stagnant. Below are just a few of

Europe's 10 Most Gorgeous Places to Shop

Fashion Week may be over in Paris and Milan, but there are still plenty of opportunities to find style inspiration in both cities and beyond. Inside Europe’s historic department stores and gallerias, amazing architecture blends with today’s hottest fashions. The French use the expression lèche vitrine (literally, “window-licking”) to refer to window-shopping, and a visit to these stunning spaces will make you understand why. Here are Europe’s most magnificent places to

In Depth: Apple Watch heart rate sensor: everything you need to know

How it works and user compatibility If you peel back the layers of the Apple Watch, tossing its premium look and features like the Force Touch screen and the Digital Crown to the side, you’ll eventually be left with one piece of tech that’s par for the course in most of today’s smartwatches: a heart rate sensor. Not to be outdone by the Microsoft Band, Basis Peak and other competition