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    Living with stress

    With the changes COVID has brought to our society, everyone’s stress levels have increased. Being separated from our loved ones, fear of catching this serious illness and even the loss of favorite activities like going to the movies and gathering with friends have created stressful changes in our lives. It’s important to recognize these stresses […]

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    Flip-flop fanatic?

    By Dr. Jess Mullens While flips-flops are a staple in nearly every south Mississippian’s wardrobe, they really should be worn sparingly. Due to the flat, minimalistic design, if flip-flops are worn too often, they can put stress on the toes, arches and heels of your feet, leading to severe foot pain and conditions like tendonitis, […]

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    Managing and preventing osteoporosis

    In 1973, my grandmother slipped on a loose rug in her hallway and fell. Due to osteoporosis, what would have been a bruise for her a decade earlier resulted in a broken hip. At the time, minimal activity was recommended to allow healing. This resulted in her developing bed sores and pneumonia, and within a […]

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    The benefits of meditation — and how to do it

    Are you feeling overwhelmed during these challenging times, trying to make some time for you? Consider joining me in meditation.  While meditation isn’t a cure-all, it certainly can provide some much-needed peace in your life — especially during this pandemic. Sometimes, that’s all we need to make better choices.  “How do I mediate?” you ask. […]

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    Spilling her secret: Tayla McKinney

    Tayla McKinney is an ambitious, up-and-coming 25-year-old who was born and raised in Gulfport. She has achieved many accolades in her young life, including being crowned the 2017 homecoming queen at the University of Southern Mississippi, earning a master’s of art degree in communication sciences and disorders from Louisiana State University and most recently garnering […]

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    Favorite drugstore beauty buys

    As much as I love luxury beauty products, there’s something nice about being able to buy three products for the price of one. Read on to learn about some of my favorite beauty picks from your local drugstore:  E.L.F. PORELESS PUTTY PRIMER ($8, ULTA. COM)  This dupe for the popular (and pricey!) Tatcha Silk Canvas […]

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