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New York Post
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Former ‘Days of Our Lives' star Alison Sweeney embraces ‘normal' Arizona life after ditching Hollywood
It's been a few years since Alison Sweeney relocated her family from California to Arizona — and she hasn't regretted it one bit. In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, the former 'Days of Our Lives' star, 48, opened up about her decision to leave Los Angeles and explained why she prioritizes health and wellness over the Hollywood hype these days. 'I mean, no [I don't miss Hollywood],' Sweeney, who has recently partnered with Align Probiotics for their latest campaign, told Fox News Digital. 'I miss my family. I love my family. I go to visit them all the time, but they're not really in Hollywood or whatever. So, no, I am thrilled with my life. I love how normal it is.' The actress made her acting debut at the age of four when she landed a role in a Kodak commercial. From there, she went on to find major success with various film and TV roles, including the role of Sami on the longtime-running soap opera ' Days of Our Lives .' 6 Austin Peck as Austin Reed and Alison Sweeney as Sami Brady embracing at a picnic. NBCUniversal via Getty Images 6 Alison Sweeney as Sami Brady. NBCUniversal via Getty Images In 2019, the former 'Biggest Loser' host told Fox News Digital that being a child actor had taught her 'that there's always someone out there who is prettier and skinnier and fancier.' She said she was able to combat that by gradually learning to believe in herself and what she had to offer, and by figuring out how to 'find that confidence' within herself. And as other childhood stars were succumbing to the temptations of the limelight, Sweeney said her family was really instrumental in helping her to keep her head on straight. 'I was really lucky. I'm from LA, so it wasn't a big fish-out of-water story, and my parents are super grounded and normal and real and tough and strict,' she said. 'I was never left out on my own to figure that out. I was always really guided by my brothers and my parents, who were all very loving.' 6 Alison Sweeney attends the Hallmark Media 2024 TCA Winter Press Tour. Getty Images These days, Sweeney is enjoying normalcy, while continuing to prioritize her health and wellness. 6 In 2019, the former 'Biggest Loser' host told Fox News Digital that being a child actor had taught her 'that there's always someone out there who is prettier and skinnier and fancier.' NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images 'I am a busy mom and I work all the time, and you really don't have a lot of time for your gut health to not be aligned,' said Sweeney, who shares two children with husband David Sanov. 'And so it was a great partnership [with Align Probiotics] because I care about my health. Everything you're reading right now is people trying to be more healthy, people trying to understand their bodies better. And one of the things I learned at 'The Biggest Loser' is that you are getting signs from your body. Your body is trying to communicate with you. It's trying to help you.' 6 These days, Sweeney is enjoying normalcy, while continuing to prioritize her health and wellness. NBCUniversal via Getty Images 'And if you're listening to those signs, you can make a lot of better choices for yourself,' she continued. 'Staying active is very important, I'm not going to knock that, but I do think nutrition is number one for your health, and eating well. I'm not really hip to the Hollywood scene, but what I noticed with moms I'm friends with and just other everyday women is just more awareness … that your nutrition can make a difference in how you feel and your health.' 6 Alison Sweeney as Sami Brady, Christie Clark as Carrie Brady. NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images Sweeney said that getting 'skinny' is not the way to go, but rather striving for 'healthy living.' 'Skinny is really not the right goal,' she said. 'Healthy living is the right goal. It is something to look forward to, something to strive towards. It's a marathon, it's not a sprint. And so, it's really important to look at big picture.' And family is a huge part of that bigger picture. The Hallmark actress, who recently celebrated 25 years of marriage with Sanov, said 'the little things' in life are what matter the most. 'Communication is key,' she said. 'I know that's maybe too cheesy to say, but just staying in contact, talking all the time, checking in on the little things. I used to say that gestures, loving gestures are so important, but it's not romantic. Like, 'Oh, bring me flowers every week.' It's little things like, he charges my phone for me when I can't find it. I make him cappuccino in the morning just to be nice. And then not only doing those things for your partner, but recognizing … and acknowledging them and allowing that to be the sweet care and gesture that it is.' 'Don't take it for granted,' she added. 'Appreciating those little moments are just as valuable.'
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hallmark Star Alison Sweeney and Husband Dave Sanov Have the Sweetest Love Story
Days of Our Lives and Hallmark star Alison Sweeney is married to Dave Sanov. The couple first met as children and later reconnected when they were in their 20s. The duo have been married for 25 years and share son Benjamin and daughter Megan. Whether she's starring on Days of Our Lives or helming the Hallmark Channel with a myriad of different movies, Alison Sweeney is someone many people recognize from over the years. And as she's very much in the public eye, she also keeps folks updated on how much she loves her husband, Dave Sanov. When it comes to the two's road to romance, Alison and Dave's history goes way back. The couple initially met as kids, due to their parents being friends. What's more, Dave's dad and Alison's mom had a unique commonality that only they could relate to. "His dad and my mom play the violin for feature-film soundtracks, so we've actually known each other our whole lives," Alison told Access in 2019. "I totally had a crush on him when we were kids." Eventually Alison and Dave lost touch, when she went to star on Days of Our Lives and he attended college. When they saw each other again at a party both of their parents were throwing, Alison had to invite Dave to her 21st birthday party. As she explained on the Live Your Days podcast in September 2020, they bonded and began dating shortly after that. "We had such a great time, and we had so much fun getting to know each other again as grown-ups," she said at the time, per People. "And the rest is history." The couple wed on July 8, 2000, and have been together ever since. They later welcomed their son Benjamin Edward in February 2005, and their daughter Megan Hope completed their family in January 2009. What's more, Benjamin has gotten a taste of his mom's work by working on her 2023 Hallmark film A Zest for Death: a Hannah Swensen Mystery. Just as Dave is supportive of Alison's ventures in her career, she's equally as proud of his accomplishments. When Dave retired from being a California Highway Patrol officer after 27 years, Alison made sure people knew just how much the moment meant to their family. "It is a big deal to retire," she explained when she appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show in November 2022. "We're pulling people out of the woodwork to come be a part of this event. There's a lot of surprises we've planned for [Dave]. He's so excited." No matter what the couple is doing, it's clear that Alison and Dave are still in love over two decades later. As Alison noted when she celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in July 2025, she adored how they have a plethora of memories together that span many years. "Can you believe it? We're celebrating our 25th anniversary tonight. ❤️❤️," she wrote about their love on Instagram. "Time flies when you're having fun. We had a wonderful dinner sharing memories and telling each other that we look exactly the same. Lol. 😂." We love this for them! You Might Also Like 67 Best Gifts for Women That'll Make Her Smile The Best Pillows for Every Type of Sleeper Solve the daily Crossword
Fox News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Alison Sweeney embraces ‘normal' life in Arizona while prioritizing health over Hollywood hype
It's been a few years since Alison Sweeney relocated her family from California to Arizona — and she hasn't regretted it one bit. In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, the former "Days of Our Lives" star, 48, opened up about her decision to leave Los Angeles and explained why she prioritizes health and wellness over the Hollywood hype these days. "I mean, no [I don't miss Hollywood]," Sweeney, who has recently partnered with Align Probiotics for their latest campaign, told Fox News Digital. "I miss my family. I love my family. I go to visit them all the time, but they're not really in Hollywood or whatever. So, no, I am thrilled with my life. I love how normal it is." The actress made her acting debut at the age of four when she landed a role in a Kodak commercial. From there, she went on to find major success with various film and TV roles, including the role of Sami on the longtime-running soap opera "Days of Our Lives." In 2019, the former "Biggest Loser" host told Fox News Digital that being a child actor had taught her "that there's always someone out there who is prettier and skinnier and fancier." She said she was able to combat that by gradually learning to believe in herself and what she had to offer, and by figuring out how to "find that confidence" within herself. And as other childhood stars were succumbing to the temptations of the limelight, Sweeney said her family was really instrumental in helping her to keep her head on straight. "I was really lucky. I'm from LA, so it wasn't a big fish-out of-water story, and my parents are super grounded and normal and real and tough and strict," she said. "I was never left out on my own to figure that out. I was always really guided by my brothers and my parents, who were all very loving." These days, Sweeney is enjoying normalcy, while continuing to prioritize her health and wellness. "I am a busy mom and I work all the time, and you really don't have a lot of time for your gut health to not be aligned," said Sweeney, who shares two children with husband David Sanov. "And so it was a great partnership [with Align Probiotics] because I care about my health. Everything you're reading right now is people trying to be more healthy, people trying to understand their bodies better. And one of the things I learned at 'The Biggest Loser' is that you are getting signs from your body. Your body is trying to communicate with you. It's trying to help you." "And if you're listening to those signs, you can make a lot of better choices for yourself," she continued. "Staying active is very important, I'm not going to knock that, but I do think nutrition is number one for your health, and eating well. I'm not really hip to the Hollywood scene, but what I noticed with moms I'm friends with and just other everyday women is just more awareness … that your nutrition can make a difference in how you feel and your health." Sweeney said that getting "skinny" is not the way to go, but rather striving for "healthy living." "Skinny is really not the right goal," she said. "Healthy living is the right goal. It is something to look forward to, something to strive towards. It's a marathon, it's not a sprint. And so, it's really important to look at big picture." And family is a huge part of that bigger picture. The Hallmark actress, who recently celebrated 25 years of marriage with Sanov, said "the little things" in life are what matter the most. "Communication is key," she said. "I know that's maybe too cheesy to say, but just staying in contact, talking all the time, checking in on the little things. I used to say that gestures, loving gestures are so important, but it's not romantic. Like, 'Oh, bring me flowers every week.' It's little things like, he charges my phone for me when I can't find it. I make him cappuccino in the morning just to be nice. And then not only doing those things for your partner, but recognizing … and acknowledging them and allowing that to be the sweet care and gesture that it is." "Don't take it for granted," she added. "Appreciating those little moments are just as valuable."
CBC
3 days ago
- Science
- CBC
Jul 19: The science of art appreciation, and more...
Working in the protected reefs of Palau, an island country in the western Pacific Ocean, Alison Sweeney — associate professor of physics and of ecology and evolutionary biology at Yale University — was intrigued by the iridescence of the giant clams. Her team discovered that the giant clams' tissues are optimized to channel sunlight to photosynthetic algae that live inside them. They work like solar panels, but are far more efficiently than the ones we manufacture, providing inspiration for bio-inspired energy technology. The study was published in the journal PRX Energy. Researchers have found a new biodiversity hotspot. Environmental microbiologist Erica Hartmann and her team sampled shower heads and toothbrushes in ordinary bathrooms, and found a host of bacteria and hundreds of previously unknown viruses. But don't panic: much of this new life are bacteriophages — viruses that infect bacteria — which are harmless to humans and could be potential weapons against the bacteria that can cause human disease. The study was published in the journal Frontiers in Microbiomes. 106 million years ago, in what is now South Korea, a bird-like dinosaur with wings ran across a muddy flat and left behind tiny footprints. By reconstructing its stride from these prints, paleontologists have found that it ran faster than could be explained if it weren't using its wings to push it along. Hans Larsson of McGill university says this discovery gives new insight into the evolution of flight in dinosaurs. This study was published in the journal PNAS. Scientists have long known that humpback whales use bubbles to corral and concentrate krill and small fish to feed on. But new underwater cameras and airborne drones have provided an unprecedented view of how this is done, revealing how the whales use complex patterns of bubbles in different ways depending on the prey. Andy Szabo, a Canadian whale biologist and executive director of the Alaska Whale Foundation, said the humpbacks' bubble-nets result in a sevenfold increase in the amount of krill they gulp up per lunge. The study was published in Royal Society Open Science. Recent studies of two of the world's most famous paintings by Dutch artists have provided surprising insights into the depths of their art. A new analysis of the entire sky in Vincent van Gogh's painting, The Starry Night, which includes 14 swirling eddies shows how the artist intuitively understood the nature of turbulence, an incredibly complex phenomenon of fluid dynamics. Francois Schmitt, an oceanographer and research director at France's National Centre for Scientific Research, said the turbulence depicted in the night sky is completely compatible with the Kolmogorov law of large scale turbulence and the smaller scale Batchelor law with van Gogh's brushstrokes. Their research is in the journal Physics of Fluids. To figure out what it was about Johannes Vermeer's painting, Girl with the Pearl Earring, that viewers find so captivating, the Mauritshuis museum where the artwork hangs in The Hague commissioned a neuroscientific study. Andries van der Leij, the research director of Neurensics — a consumer neuroscience company — and lecturer at the University of Amsterdam, said they found that people's eyes were automatically drawn to the girl's eyes, mouth and pearl earring in a way that captured the observers' attention and drew them in for an emotional experience. Their research has not been published, but is described by the Mauritshuis museum.
BBC News
05-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Price rise for Nottingham short-hop tram tickets from machine
Changes to short journey fares on Nottingham's tram network will see one type of ticket rise by a Monday the cost of Short Hop tram paper tickets purchased from a machine will rise by 50p to £2, said Nottingham Express Transit (NET).But contactless Short Hop payments, paid for at "tap on" validators, will remain at £1.50 and all other ticket prices across the board will remain using this fare have also been warned to remember to "tap off" at the end of their journey or they will be charged the full standard adult single price of £3.40. The short journey fare is charged for travelling within one of nine zones which together cover the entire Sweeney, head of marketing at NET, said: "Following the introduction of our "Tap On, Tap Off" Short Hop travel ticket last year, it's been brilliant to see so many of our customers reaping the benefits of the convenience it offers. "Switching to digital tickets offers a more streamlined experience, while helping to reduce waste as it eliminates the need to print off a paper ticket."We hope this new fare change serves as an encouragement to passengers to make the switch to digital tickets."
