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 […]
Health
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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 […]
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As we say goodbye to summer, I hope you all have embraced our beautiful Coast and soaked up all the fun the season has to offer. Summertime also brings extra temptations, especially while on vacation, and we may let our guard down when it comes to our eating and fitness habits. It’s OK to have […]
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Got varicose veins?
Nobody wants them, but 40 million adults in the U.S. have them: varicose veins. Many believe those purple, often bulging, lines in legs and ankles are an unfortunate, yet normal, part of the aging process. They may be common in older adults, but they aren’t inevitable. The Vein Institute’s full-time, board-certified vein specialist Dr. Keith […]
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It’s September, and there’s no sign of the hot temps and extreme humidity letting up anytime soon. Even if your face is not generally oily, you still may have an oily T zone and enlarged or clogged pores this time of year. An overabundance of oil can result in enlarged pores, shiny-looking skin and blackheads. […]
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Navigating the baby formula shortage
Over the last several months, you undoubtedly have heard about, or been directly affected by, the infant formula shortage. One of the most common questions I get is, “Why did this happen?” That’s a bit of a loaded question, but here goes: It appears that a combination of factors caused the shortage. In the face […]