By Lori Leath Smith
In 2018, Kristyn Szala’s youngest son, Asher, was given a life-limiting diagnosis. Kristyn was only halfway through her pregnancy. “We were told that he would either pass away before birth or shortly thereafter,” she said. “You imagine you’re going to have a lifetime with your child...
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MATTIE KELLY ARTS CENTER AT NWFSC
Who’s ready to kick off another exciting Savor the Sound concert fundraiser, but in cooler weather and with an outstanding guest speaker? The Taylor Haugen Foundation has announced that Sammy Lee Davis, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient...
By Kay Leaman, Health Architect
From commercials to magazine ads, it’s all about collagen. But what is it and why do we need it?
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. It has an adhesive quality that is only matched by its ability to provide connection, structure and strength....
By Lisa Leath Turpin, Health & Wellness Coach
Everyone wants a strong and sexy back, but all too many times your back – especially the spine – takes the brunt of weakness and improper lifting. The back has different muscle groups that work together to allow movement. Some have multiple...
By Lisa Leath Turpin, Health & Fitness Coach/Consultant
Happy to introduce the second in a series of tips to effectively and safely exercise various areas of the body (Check out June edition: “Core/Abs”).
There is a lot going on in the lower body. That old song (hip bone’s connected to the...
By Kay Leaman, Health Architect
Do you know what the two most toxic plastics are that can be found in most kitchens today? Wait for it… plastic wrap and silverware.
How many plastic storage containers do you have and how many of them come from restaurant leftovers, the deli or the...
By Hannah White
Local resident Butch McKay has witnessed first-hand the consequences of stigmas and misconceptions about Alzheimer’s, a progressive and fatal brain disease affecting more than 580,000 Floridians.
When Butch’s partner of 40 years, Darrel, became lost and confused after dropping Butch off one day, Butch began to suspect something...
By Kay Leaman, Health Architect
Summer is here. You can feel the humidity thicken and watch traffic double. Sunscreen sales increase as we hit the beach, go camping, work in the yard, etc. Many of us look over the myriad choices focusing on SPF numbers rather than ingredients.
The benefits of...
By Dr. Richard Chern, MD
Hormone therapy has many benefits and I’ve written about these for several years now. Hormones can, however, have some unexpected effects and I have seen these effects firsthand in our clinic. I’ve informed prospective patients for years that hormones are not just for libido and...
