By Mavis A. Creagh I laid my head on my desk and began to weep as tears streamed down my face. I was strong and fearless — but extremely tired. I was signed up to do just about everything, putting in 14-plus hour days on top of being a full-time single mom. However, this year, […]
By Kay Daneault We live in a rapidly changing world that can be complex to navigate. About half of Americans can remember a time when we were not constantly connected and could more easily tune out the noise of the world, while the younger half can’t imagine life without the internet. Modern life can significantly […]
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MY HEALTH CHALLENGE In October of 2021, I found a lump in my left breast via a self-examination. I was 38 and had been diligent about my yearly gynecological exams, but I was two years shy of the recommended age to begin mammograms. By November of 2021, I had my first mammogram, and I was […]
If you or someone you love has fought a mental health battle, you know medications don’t always bring relief. But for those who are struggling with serious depression, obsessive compulsive disorder and other conditions, Gulf Coast NeuroSpa offers hope. With locations in Gulfport and Ocean Springs, the mental health clinic opened in 2020 and is […]
May is National Women’s Health Awareness Month — an opportunity to encourage women to prioritize their wellbeing. Often overlooked, proper vein health can contribute to the satisfaction women feel with their overall health. Studies estimate that 40% of the U.S. population has chronic venous insufficiency, which occurs more frequently over the age of 50 and […]
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Sherri has a bubbly and nurturing personality, but these qualities were dimmed for years due to a crippling pain for which she was continually misdiagnosed. After a decade of discomfort, she finally received the correct diagnosis for what was keeping her from sleeping, eating, drinking and even hugging her grandkids comfortably: trigeminal neuralgia. WHAT IS […]
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By Dr. Brian Pitre As the saying goes, prevention is better than a cure. Regular checkups and screenings are important parts of everyone’s preventive care. They are key for maintaining good health and reducing your risk of serious health conditions. Two of the most important screenings for women are for breast cancer and colorectal cancer. […]
