By Dr. Olivia Hightower Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, excluding skin cancers. About one in eight U.S. women — approximately 12 percent — will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime. Early detection is key to improved survival rates. Annual mammograms and self-exams are important components of finding the disease […]
By Gary Porter What’s a nurse practitioner, or NP? Many people don’t understand what these skilled professionals do, or how they are different from other health care providers. ’60-80 percent of primary and preventive care can be performed by a nurse practitioner.’ The basic answer: A nurse practitioner is an advanced-practice registered nurse who has […]
By Trina Cuccia Building your dream home can be a very exciting option if the existing home inventory and the cookie-cutter tract homes you’ve seen are not what you and your family are looking for. But like many people, even if you’ve been a homeowner before, you probably have never had to hire a builder, […]
BEFORE OUR TRANSFORMATION Shane and I have always been overweight. We have struggled through years of keto, intermittent fasting, calorie counting, macro counting, etc. We have lost weight, then gained it back plus more. Together, we were at our heaviest in January. Our reason for changing our lifestyle was our children. Our boys, Ben (5) […]
By Katie Aime A simple yet significant renovation homeowners and flippers can make is painting dated exterior brick. Paint for bricks has come a long way, and it’s now available for DIYers at big box stores and local hardware stores near you. Here’s the steps to ensure a successful project: • The first step to […]
Joyce Philippe is a journalist with a passion for telling stories that inform and inspire others. During her time as a reporter with WLOX, she’s dived into her geeky side as she developed a love for technology and business developments on the Coast. To stay sharp and camera ready, Philippe relies on a combination of […]
BLUE DOG SALAD Recipe serves one 2 cups 50/50 mix of arugula and spinach 6-8 pieces of sliced strawberries blueberries 2 tablespoons goat cheese crumbles 1 tablespoon candied pecans 1 tablespoon balsamic marinated onions 2 ounces raspberry vinaigrette – Top with a piece of grilled chicken or fresh salmon for that something extra. Josh Lord […]
By Ryan Labadens Service is one of the defining merits associated with military men and women. Those in the Armed Forces often hear, “Thank you for your service,” from people voicing their appreciation. For Deborah Brockway, Morale, Welfare and Recreation director at Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, serving those who serve — and taking care […]
Torche’ Nash is a mom, lifestyle blogger and owner of beingecomomical.com. As a full-time work-from-home and homeschooling mom, she’s navigating her way through life as she sees fit and inspiring others to do the same — no matter what that may look like. Aside from blogging, she can be found exploring coastal Mississippi, traveling and […]
BEFORE MY TRANSFORMATION I recently had relocated to the Gulf Coast area and was hired for a new position as an office administrator. I was excited about the new job but just really had lost my self-confidence. I was not comfortable with the weight that I had gained, especially around my midsection. I was wearing […]
