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    Women and the opioid crisis

    by Sheryl Egan-Olaivar Know someone struggling with chronic pain? The Center for Disease Control reports opioid prescriptions have quadrupled since 1999, but Americans report the same pain levels. One in four Americans are now addicted. Opioid prescription misuse results in 18 women dying daily, one woman attending the ER every three minutes and a baby […]

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    Strains, sprains and Saturdays down South

    Dr. Jonathon Brown, Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists It’s that time of year again. Chants of “Hotty Toddy” and clangs of cowbells fill the air. Football season is here. High school athletes across the state aim for perfection on Friday nights, and fathers join their young sons in the backyard for a flag football game on Sundays […]

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    Do your locks need some TLC?

    Whether your hair needs a little length, a splash of color or some more thickness, there are a number of salons on the Gulf Coast that can help give your locks some TLC. And there are lots of options for you to choose from when it comes to extensions: taped in, glued, clipped in, etc. […]

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    Breast Cancer: Do you know the warning signs?

    Many of the most important risk factors for breast cancer are beyond your control. However, there are some risk factors you can control. Breast exams, mammograms and other screenings increase the chances of detecting breast cancer early. RISK FACTORS YOU CAN CONTROL WEIGHT. Being overweight is associated with increased risk of breast cancer, especially for […]

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    How to deal with changes pregnancy brings

    Dr. Jacob Lassiter, Gulfport OBGYN Pregnancy can be both exciting and overwhelming even if it is not your first time. You can regain control and decrease stress by using this time to focus on your health, which will improve the outcome for you and your baby. Here are a few steps to get you going […]

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    Is it just the BLUES ?

    by Melody Worsham   Everybody gets the blues now and then. Work, family, finances, politics — it all becomes overwhelming at times and puts us in an emotional state that keeps us from functioning at our optimal level. Eventually, we get through those blue days and continue to work toward our dreams and goals. But […]

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    Quick makeup tips for women on the go

    by Jackie Merlau | jmerlaumakeup.com   Whether going to work or taking the kids to school, you may find yourself negotiating between more sleep versus looking more put together. No worries because I have compiled a few of my favorite tips and techniques to help you apply your makeup in five minutes or less.   […]

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