Wellness

By Lisa Leath Turpin, Health & Wellness Coach The exercise high that is! Through this column, I have encouraged you to just MOVE. Movement of any kind is beneficial. Even if you have limitations, please try to get moving in any capacity. Exercise is health-enhancing and life-extending, but many think of...

By Kelly Stalnaker Falls within the home are the leading cause of hospital visits for older adults. But, there are tools and products available to help prevent falls and fall related injuries. For example, Golden lift chairs help individuals with mobility issues to safely sit down or rise from a seated...

The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) is putting on its annual signature Gala & Golf events this year March 8 and 10. The Gala features a cocktail hour starting at 5:30 p.m., with dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, March 8, at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort...

By Greg Durette, Florida Health Connector As many times as I have said the term “age-in” to folks when discussing Medicare, it has never failed to elicit a visceral response such as, “What do you mean with this age-in thing?!” or “I don’t feel aged-in!” The fact of the matter is,...

Grab the girls and customize your spa day with the Galentine’s Day Package. The luxury spa welcomes your girls with a tranquil pampering experience featuring 10 spacious and well-appointed treatment rooms, a coed relaxation lounge, private locker rooms and relaxation areas, a hair and nail salon and a retail boutique. From...

By Lisa Leath Turpin Here we are starting a new year and making new resolutions to encourage ourselves to strive to be the best version of ourselves. We’ve been through a lot the past four years, but I am ready more than ever to pump up my health and STRENGTH!...

By Dr. Richard Chern M.D. Intimacy over 50 remains a topic shrouded in unnecessary mystery. As age encroaches, couples often retreat from discussing or embracing their changing sexual health needs. Dr. Richard Chern, MD, situated in the heart of Miramar Beach, Florida, is championing a new narrative – that intimacy and...

By Krisy Anderson, Owner, Beverly Hills Day Spa Is your New Year’s resolution to exercise more for health reasons, alleviate pain, destress and relax? One of the most beneficial ways to do this is through massage—especially when increasing your work outs! And it’s not just for women; men, you deserve...

J & B Medical: The Solution to All Your Home Medical Equipment and Supply Needs Local owners Jim and Kim Wonsick say coming up with the name of their business was easy, J - Jimmy (31) and B - Brandon (28) are their children who are now grown and actively...

By Greg Durette Now that the Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP) is over (ended December 7th), you can finally take a breather from all those ads, phone calls and mailers. Come January 1st, you will have a chance to try out your new Medicare Advantage, Supplement and/or Prescription plan. If you...