by Deborah Meza Bio-Identical hormone replacement therapy has been proven to relieve symptoms of menopause in women, restoring lost vitality due to age-related hormone changes. It is designed to replenish the testosterone and/or estrogen that women progressively lose after they hit their mid-40s. Women can benefit from maintaining adequate levels of testosterone, which improves both […]
by Sheryl Egan-Olaivar Know someone struggling with chronic pain? The Center for Disease Control reports opioid prescriptions have quadrupled since 1999, but Americans report the same pain levels. One in four Americans are now addicted. Opioid prescription misuse results in 18 women dying daily, one woman attending the ER every three minutes and a baby […]
Dr. Jonathon Brown, Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists It’s that time of year again. Chants of “Hotty Toddy” and clangs of cowbells fill the air. Football season is here. High school athletes across the state aim for perfection on Friday nights, and fathers join their young sons in the backyard for a flag football game on Sundays […]
Whether your hair needs a little length, a splash of color or some more thickness, there are a number of salons on the Gulf Coast that can help give your locks some TLC. And there are lots of options for you to choose from when it comes to extensions: taped in, glued, clipped in, etc. […]
Many of the most important risk factors for breast cancer are beyond your control. However, there are some risk factors you can control. Breast exams, mammograms and other screenings increase the chances of detecting breast cancer early. RISK FACTORS YOU CAN CONTROL WEIGHT. Being overweight is associated with increased risk of breast cancer, especially for […]
Dr. Jacob Lassiter, Gulfport OBGYN Pregnancy can be both exciting and overwhelming even if it is not your first time. You can regain control and decrease stress by using this time to focus on your health, which will improve the outcome for you and your baby. Here are a few steps to get you going […]
by Adrienne Elliott It’s a well known fact that many of our best memories happen right in our own home. Since the kitchen is considered the heart of where we gather with family and friends, it’s so important to think about the best functionality when it comes to designing this special space. Today, many families […]
by Melody Worsham Everybody gets the blues now and then. Work, family, finances, politics — it all becomes overwhelming at times and puts us in an emotional state that keeps us from functioning at our optimal level. Eventually, we get through those blue days and continue to work toward our dreams and goals. But […]
by Andrea Yeager Now that the kids and teens are back in school, their activities most likely have altered the family schedule. With not a lot of time to spend in the kitchen, how does a family avoid eating fast food every night? Microwaves make meals in minutes and slow cookers have dinner waiting when […]
by Tori Bishop, Director of Resource Development and Marketing According to afterschoolalliance.org, 88,960 kids in Mississippi leave school with nowhere to go. They risk being unsupervised, unguided and unsafe. Boys & Girls Clubs fill the gap between school and home. We provide welcoming, positive environments where kids and teens have fun, participate in life-changing programs, […]
