By Dr. Matthew Lewis As we head into spring, many people are feeling the effects of inactivity from the winter season and all the good holiday food we enjoyed. The warmer weather and sunshine are calling us outside, and some of us are looking to resume or begin a fitness routine. This can be a […]
Teaching is not for the faint of heart. Most of us would count it among the world’s toughest, but most rewarding, professions. Every day, educators across the Coast mold young minds and fill them with knowledge, giving them a significant role in shaping the future. What makes an outstanding teacher — qualities like empathy, enthusiasm, […]
By Christina Metz We women cherish the power of our female anatomy in our youth. From carrying and delivering babies to regulating hormones, the uterus and ovaries are the stars of the show. However, we tend to neglect other critical components and aspects of our reproductive system during this time. This negligence extends to even […]
Break out the bug spray and sunscreen— summer is on its way! Before you know it, the kids will be out of school, and you’ll face the challenge of occupying and entertaining them all season long. Fortunately, the Coast offers plenty of activities and attractions to keep the little ones busy — including numerous summer […]
Lee A’rie Simms, The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast Youth of the Year, has won state Youth of the Year for Mississippi and will advance to compete at the regional level in June. “I am so excited about the possibility of making it to the national level!” says Simms, who has been a part […]
By Dr. Sidra Khalid April is cancer awareness month for head and neck cancers and esophageal cancer. Lifestyle changes play an important role in decreasing the chance of cancer development. Lifestyle changes can be difficult to implement all at once; plan to reach one goal at a time to achieve results. Join a support group […]
By Amanda Surwillo Are you a busy woman who doesn’t have time to do your makeup in the morning? You’re not alone. Here are some tips to get you out of the house fast while looking flawless. YES, YOU CAN USE YOUR HANDS Contrary to what you may have heard before, applying your foundation or […]
From Memorial Health System “Brittany’s smile could light up the room,” Ellen Duvernay says of her daughter. Brittany was 26 when she was in a golf cart accident and tragically died from a traumatic brain injury. Now, her mother is on a journey to spread awareness about organ donation, the gift her daughter gave other […]
Born and raised in Gulfport, Rebecca Strickland Fairley has worked in retail since she was 15 years old. Now as the owner of Panache Apparel & Accessories in Gulfport, she loves helping customers find something special. Here, she shares the products she trusts to keep her looking and feeling her best. SMELL IS EVERYTHING! […]
By Sarah Hornby Amid the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the rising cost of living and the daily triggers we all face, it’s no wonder so many of us are feeling stressed out. If unmanaged, this stress can lead to acute and long-term mental health impacts like anxiety and depression. Women report stress at […]
