Nobody wants them, but 40 million adults in the U.S. have them: varicose veins. Many believe those purple, often bulging, lines in legs and ankles are an unfortunate, yet normal, part of the aging process. They may be common in older adults, but they aren’t inevitable. The Vein Institute’s full-time, board-certified vein specialist Dr. Keith […]
It’s September, and there’s no sign of the hot temps and extreme humidity letting up anytime soon. Even if your face is not generally oily, you still may have an oily T zone and enlarged or clogged pores this time of year. An overabundance of oil can result in enlarged pores, shiny-looking skin and blackheads. […]
Meghan Butterfield will never forget her very first customer at the Radish Loft gift shop and boutique in Gulfport. “They loved how comfortable they felt shopping with us,” she said. “It’s definitely stuck with me and plays a major role in how we do business to this day and how we strive to make every […]
Our kiddos are going back to school, and whether it is their first day or fourth year, it may not feel easy. Separation anxiety is a real thing that impacts many of us and impacts most of our little ones. It can lead to tearful, loud, intense and sometimes even traumatizing moments. Knowing this will […]
Ira Fay Tremmel thought she’d go to work at Merit Health in Biloxi on Aug. 3 and spend the day, like she does most others, fulfilling her role as the employee health nurse. Instead, friends and family surprised the 46-year medical professional with a celebration to mark her 30th anniversary at Merit Health. Initially, Tremmel […]
