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Wow, this is the year I turned the big 4-0! It’s one of those milestones that provide an opportunity to reflect on the past decade and look forward with excitement. When we reflect on our past, we tend to have that 20/20 vision. It’s in looking to the future that our vision blurs because we […]
Whether you are a senior struggling with mobility or a corporate leader who spends her days at a desk, adding some movement into your routine can boost your health and wellness. In fact, people of all ages and abilities can benefit from chair yoga, which offers the advantages of yoga while being easier and more […]
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By Chelsey Windham Summer in Coastal Mississippi means more time in the sun. Use these tips to stay safe while enjoying the extra hours of sunshine. 1. Learn the signs of heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Unfortunately, higher temperatures can lead to some concerning conditions. Here is the difference between heat stroke and heat exhaustion: […]
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For decades, the standard treatment of varicose veins had been vein stripping. Yes, it sounds rough (and it was as bad as it sounds). With vein stripping, the affected veins were completely removed with surgery, i.e., “stripped” out. This procedure was performed under general anesthesia in a hospital so, as you might imagine, it required […]
Although we don’t like to talk about it, we should. Incontinence is an almost taboo subject, but it poses a challenge for many caregivers of the elderly, physically challenged and medically disabled. So, let’s talk about it. I am the primary caregiver for my elderly parents, who have dementia, and both have experienced some incontinence. […]
By Memorial Health System Derick Hall’s path to the NFL Draft is one that couldn’t have been predicted in 2001. Before he was a top-150, 4-star recruit out of Gulfport High School and a captain of the Auburn Tigers Football Team, his mom, Stacy Gooden-Crandle, was fighting for her 2-pound, 9-ounce baby boy born four […]
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When Dr. Nar’Cissa McDonald and Carissa Bolden, NP-C bet on themselves and created NuCare Medical and Weight Loss Center, they also bet on the Gulf Coast community. And when the Biloxi center opened just over a year ago, McDonald and Bolden knew one thing for sure: They wanted a compassionate primary care facility that did […]
