By Dr. Sidra Khalid The month of July is dedicated to sarcoma awareness. Sarcomas are cancers that can arise from bones, cartilage, tendons, muscle, fat, nerves or blood vessels. They initially may present as slow-growing masses, which can increase in size and become painful. Depending on where the mass is, it sometimes can affect the […]
You never know when a weather emergency will happen and cause you to lose power. Whether due to ice, tornadoes or hurricanes, you potentially could find yourself without power for days — especially during storm season. When severe weather hits, a generator is a very handy. WHEN USING GAS-POWERED GENERATORS, HERE ARE A FEW DOS […]
By Darlene Underwood It’s July in Mississippi, which means our gardens are struggling with heat and potential drought conditions. Vegetable plants either have produced their fruits and are ready to be removed or they have stopped blooming, a form of hibernation, until ambient temperatures cool down in October. The heat notwithstanding, it’s a great time […]
By Carla Biasi The temps are hot, but the swimwear this season is even hotter. When summer arrives, we in South Mississippi live in the water — whether that’s the pool or the beach. So don’t be shy; show off your swimwear in an array of bold colors and prints with accessories to match. Statement […]
From The Mental Health Association of South Mississippi It’s time to “get your sport on” in support of mental health. On July 15, the Mental Health Association of South Mississippi will hold the 15th annual “Don’t Worry Be Happy”event, which kicks off at 7 p.m. at the Biloxi Civic Center; Sponsor VIP hour starts at […]
By Melissa New If you’re skincare savvy, you know that many advanced treatments like laser skin rejuvenation and stronger, more intense chemical peels aren’t always the safest procedures to undergo in the summer months. Such treatments can make skin especially sensitive to the sun’s harmful UV rays and the warmer temperatures we experience from June […]
By Maria S. Barr It’s getting hot in here, so grab a dumbbell! You may find yourself busier than usual this time of year with travel, kids, family, vacations and staycations, but this flexible, portable routine can be done in 10, 15, 20, or 30 minutes. Driving to your destination? Take a dumbbell with you. […]
By Dr. April Ulmer The variety and number of microorganisms that live in the human gastrointestinal tract outnumber the stars. We call this critter conglomeration the “gut microbiome.” Scientists recently have found that the bacteria in our guts determine much more than our pooping habits or how quickly we recover from a stomach virus. In […]
Photography by Tilley Photography “At Gulf Coast Woman magazine, we live and work to create platforms to elevate and celebrate women! We look forward to this annual edition, where we’re able to recognize so many who are successful on the Coast. You deserve to be seen, spotlighted. Your hard work and all the juggling you […]
As president of the Colmer Junior High parent-teacher organization, Judge Sharon Willis Sigalas heeded the principal’s sage advice: “You never know what you can do until you try.” “(It) sounded simple, but for a young woman who was frightened to talk in front of a group of more than three, it was a steep hill […]
