By Kay Leaman, Health Architect, HealthyDay HealthyLife
Some of us have sedentary seasons, others have sedentary jobs and others have sedentary lifestyles. The definition of sedentary is settled as in non-migratory, not physically active or permanently attached like the barnacles on a boat or the couch showing visitors exactly where...
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital recently commemorated a half-century of service to our community with a grand celebration marking its 50th anniversary! Since its founding in 1974, the hospital has provided optimal healthcare services while evolving alongside the vibrant community it serves.
Zach McCluskey, chief executive officer at HCA Florida...
By “Doc Doug” Stauffer
Did you know Florida Panhandle counties have the number one per capita drug overdose death rate? So, something needed to be done to intercede on behalf of those caught up in the cycle of addiction.
Now, a collaborative effort to combat the opioid epidemic is underway in...
By Kim Wonsick, J&B Medical, Inc.
It’s officially hurricane season. Are you prepared? Preparation for a major weather event (or any type of emergency) can look different for each family. For example, preparations in a household with babies or young children will likely look very different than in a household...
By Kay Leaman, Health Architect, HealthyDay HealthyLife
LAUGH: To express certain emotions, especially mirth or delight, by a series of spontaneous, usually unarticulated sounds often accompanied by corresponding facial and bodily movements.
People bring laughter into their lives in various ways. From watching comedy, to animal videos, telling jokes, listening to songs,...
By Stephenie Craig
After three years of talking about moving to Florida, we listed our house thinking it might sell in six months to a year. Twelve days later we were thrust into disruption when the house sold and the reality of a cross country move set in. In some...
Locally owned and operated Run With It in Fort Walton Beach has been supplying our community with high quality running and walking gear since 2008. Run With It supplies top of the line technical running and walking shoes, apparel and accessories for any running or walking need.
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If you’ve never attended or participated in a Dragon Boat Race – THIS IS YOUR CHANCE! In last year’s inaugural event, nine teams of 21 people raced for the win in the Bring HOPE Dragon Boat Race held at The Gulf Restaurant on Okaloosa Island. The City of Fort...
By Kelly Stalnaker, J & B Medical
Having easy access to home medical equipment should be a priority for everyone. You never know when an accident, injury or emergency medical situation will occur. No one is protected against a stroke of bad luck. There might come a time that an injury...
By Kay Leaman, Health Architect, HealthyDay HealthyLife
To every mom: Thank you for everything you do. Moms wear many hats—housekeeper, teacher, counselor, nurse, chef, chauffeur, time management guru, investigator and wife. I know this doesn’t cover it all, but the sacrifice, rewards and love amounts to a life filled with...