What makes a great doctor? Excellent credentials and training. Vast knowledge of his or her specialty, maintained with continual study. Genuine care and compassion for patients and their families. Most would agree these attributes belong on the list. Then there’s that certain something – a undefinable mix of intuition, ingenuity and persistence that is the […]
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Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Their specialties range from dentistry to optometry, but the five physicians gracing the cover of our October issue have several things in common — passion for their field, commitment to continuous learning and dedication to their patients. Meet Dr. Randy Buntyn, Dr. Johneen Gilich, Dr. Richa Gupta, Dr. Pam Tuli […]
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From Memorial Health System The human heart normally pumps a strong and steady beat – more than 100,000 heartbeats each day. However, if you’re suffering from atrial fibrillation, the heart doesn’t always beat or keep pace as it should. Most people suffering from this condition say they can feel their heart racing, fluttering or skipping […]
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The science behind seizures
Our brains work by a carefully orchestrated system of neuronal communication. Neurotransmitters, such as dopamine, serotonin, and cannabinoids, regulate how these communications occur. Seizures happen when there’s a malfunction of this system, causing a lot of neurons to fire — a cascade of sudden, excessive and uncontrolled electrical signals. Everyone has a potential to have […]
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Melanie Robinson is a music and theater instructor at Rock U 2 in Ocean Springs, a proud military wife to her husband, Clark, and the reigning Elite Mrs. Mississippi. She will compete at the international Queen of the World Pageant in March 2023, where is she proud to represent as a curvy 52-year-old. She writes […]
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Not sure where to start after you signed up at a new gym? Lack the budget for a one-on-one coach or personal trainer? Not to worry! Here’s a great place to start for an upper-body-focused routine using a few of my favorite gym machines. Machines are a great introduction for beginners. One purpose of machines […]
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It’s important to remember that a backpack likely will be the hardest-working item among your child’s supplies, as it’s used every day to carry things to and from school and will need to withstand the daily wear and tear that comes with the territory. Some of the important features of a backpack include making sure […]