Wellness

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...

ECCAC calls on community to pave the way to ending child abuse and neglect The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) invites the community to become champions in the fight against child abuse and neglect by contributing to the creation of a new symbolic tile Wall of Champions in the Julie Sacco...

By Melissa Fertitta February marks the 20th anniversary of the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women initiative. Started in 2004, Go Red for Women prioritizes educating women about their risk for cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women, taking a life every 80 seconds, according to the AHA. Each...

By Stephenie Craig The holidays are over and New Year messages are here. Change yourself. Change your life. Lose weight. Earn more money. Look younger. Do more. Take better trips. Buy better stuff. Eat differently. You and your life aren’t enough. Spend money to be a better, more acceptable version...

By Dr. Richard Chern M.D. Sleeping through the night seems like an impossible task for many of us. Waking up at three or four in the morning can be an everyday ordeal for many as we age. You should already know sleep is one of the most important tools to...

By Stephenie Craig This time of year can bring uncomfortable feelings and can exacerbate pre-existing mental health struggles. While some people are decorating and celebrating, others are experiencing loss, depression, loneliness, anxiety and even suicidal thoughts. When someone you care about is struggling, it can feel difficult to move toward...