Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture As a high school junior and aspiring cheerleader, Maria Scafide Barr dreamed of doing back handsprings across the gym and wowing the whole school. “Little did I know that those back handsprings would turn into group fitness classes, and that my reach would go way past the school gym and […]
From Memorial Hospital Feeling under the weather but unsure what ails you? Common illnesses often can act alike, and as we enter the season of mass gatherings, it’s important to be able to distinguish among a cold, the flu and COVID-19. Read on to learn the sometimes hard-to-miss differences, and be sure to follow tips […]
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Where my heart was concerned, I thought I’d held up my end of the bargain. I’ve always been aware that my faulty aortic valve needed regular monitoring. When I was 8, I’d undergone balloon valvuloplasty to widen my stiff, narrowing valve, and while I had only a vague grasp of what was done and why, […]
Staying healthy during the holidays — oh, the struggle! Everyone feels overwhelmed by the pressure to be a social butterfly and purchase the perfect gifts for their loved ones. Sound familiar? The holidays are the busiest time of year for most people, which can make it hard to stick to your health and wellness goals. […]
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Everyone has his or her own energy level. We’ve all known people who eat a lot and never gain weight, or, conversely, eat little but easily put on pounds. Perhaps you’ve known those who seem to jitter around and others who move like sloths. While a myriad of factors influence how we act, from genetics […]
BEFORE MY TRANSFORMATION Before starting on my journey, I was at a low point in my life. I had no motivation at all. I really just gave up on myself. When I decided to join a local fitness studio, I knew I needed to change. I hated everything about myself, the way I looked in […]
One in three people is affected by addiction or mental health issues, and a new, free resource is now available to those who are struggling and their loved ones. Caesars Foundation and Harrah’s Gulf Coast have gifted Mental Health Association of South Mississippi with a user-friendly website: justfive.org/mentalhealthassocsms/. People of all ages can benefit from […]
