It often starts as something small: a spot you didn’t notice before, or a mole that looks slightly different. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, but also one of the most preventable and treatable when caught early. That is why May — Skin Cancer Awareness Month — is the perfect […]
Bob and Joy were having a normal day as they prepared to go to the grocery store. “Bob was sitting at the computer, and I told him, ‘Okay, come on,’” Joy recalls. “He stood up and spoke some words I couldn’t understand.” Bob tried again to tell her something was wrong, but his words came […]
We all have that one restaurant—a place where the lighting is perfect, the service is seamless and the first bite of your favorite dish feels like a warm hug. Often, we save these spots for “someday,” fearing that a single meal will derail our financial goals. But here’s a secret: You don’t have to choose […]
Perimenopause is a natural phase of life, often marked by subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) shifts in your energy, mood, sleep habits and metabolism. Your doctor is the best resource for diagnosing perimenopause and guiding you through these medical changes, but don’t overlook the role that nutrition plays in helping to manage your symptoms. Perimenopause is […]
By Dr. Taylor Hairston For many women, stress is a persistent and recurring state shaped by professional demands, caregiving responsibilities, hormonal fluctuations and societal expectations. Although stress-management strategies commonly emphasize relaxation techniques or taking time off, neuroscience research points to daily routines as another effective and accessible tool. Rather than being rigid or monotonous, routines […]
Women are seeking out places where they can spend meaningful time together, whether it’s over coffee, cocktails, movement or shared activities. From new openings to growing social trends, here are a few of the places and experiences shaping how women are gathering right now on the Coast. WHISTLE & SIP COCKTAIL BAR Now open […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture The loss is still very fresh, as I started writing this just two weeks after momma passed away. However, I have been grieving my mother for several years — since the major stroke that probably started her dementia journey. Momma made great progress after her stroke and even learned how […]
Leanna Garcia is a local artist and homeschooling mom of five. You’ll usually find her in the studio with a baby on her hip, running kids to practices or having date nights with her husband on their back porch. MY HEALTH CHALLENGE I was almost 39 weeks pregnant and having a “normal” labor at the […]
By Cheyenne Underwood We’ve all heard the phrase, “It takes a village,” but no one really prepares you for what it feels like when you must build that village yourself. When we moved to the Gulf Coast as a military family, I wasn’t just adjusting to a new house or a new city; I was […]
Shellie Davis is a mortgage underwriter and owner of a wedding venue, Cottonwood Manor, which allows her to be part of two of the biggest milestones in people’s lives. Q: Tell us about yourself and the impact you are making. A: On one side, I help couples build the foundation for their future through homeownership, […]
