A few months ago, I noticed I was urinating more than usual and starting to lose weight. Although otherwise healthy, trim and a regular exerciser, I’d come down with diabetes. It’s a scary diagnosis, as diabetes is the number-one cause of kidney failure, lower-limb amputations and adult blindness. Although I didn’t have other signs, for […]
Anne Gillam is an international best-selling author, consultant, and commercial lines executive producer at Southgroup Insurance Gulf Coast, as well as an active leader in her faith-based community — championing many causes close to her heart. She also has a reputation for looking fabulous, which is where these favorite, go-to products come in: […]
With the holidays in our rearview mirror, how do we adjust our fashion choices to reflect the new year? After glamming it up in red and green for a while, transitioning can be tough. Like many people do this time of year, I decided to make a change by focusing on health and wellness in […]
Many of us have looked in the mirror at some point and wondered about funny-looking skin bumps, tiny red spots or little bits of skin that seem to grow out of nowhere on the face, neck or chest. What are they? They’re not pimples. They’re not moles. And no, they are not some kind of […]
We asked you to share photos of your furry friends, and once again, you overwhelmed us with adorableness. Here are some of the standouts from the dozens of entries in our Coast Cutest Pets Contest 2023: KREWE OF BARKLOXI ROYALTY Jimmy Suckow and Bella Pappas reign as the 2023 king […]
There are many reasons to celebrate a new year, and one thing to be thankful for are a few tax changes that may benefit you in 2023. The IRS will raise the “brackets,” the top amounts in all seven federal income tax brackets, in 2023, which means workers will see more of their earnings taxed […]
By Paige Ryan Heitzmann “Play and fun should be serious priorities throughout life.” “When little things feel extra hard and big things feel impossible, it’s often a sign that you need a vacation,” suggests psychotherapist and author Charlotte Fox Weber. This winter, you probably could stand to get out of town, whether that’s for a […]
In observance of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we speak with Sharon Robbins is a survivor, public speaker, public educator, spiritual life coach and founder of Jubilee Havens, an organization that provides a safe haven for human trafficking victims while bringing a holistic approach to healing. WHAT DOES JUBILEE HAVENS DO? Jubilee Havens […]
This year, we are bidding adieu to the minimalist style and saying hello to the “maximalist.” Everything from colors to patterns to textures, and even appliances, will make a dramatic statement. How can you incorporate this concept into your home? Here are some pointers to get you started: • Let’s start with the latest color […]
Looking for the perfect place to catch your favorite sporting events on big-screen TVs while enjoying tasty, scratch-made food prepared with fresh ingredients? Your search ends at Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux in D’Iberville. Walk-On’s opened in September and quickly has gained notoriety as a great place to have family dinners, date nights and cocktails with friends […]
