GULF ISLANDS WATERPARK With its slides, water rides, pools and other attractions, Gulf Islands Waterpark is an ideal way to spend a sweltering summer day. Adventurous kids can grab a mat and challenge each other on the Riptide Racer, undertake a 400-plus foot rafting adventure on the Camille Cutter or brave the Deer Island Express […]
By Dr. Tamara W. Harper The saying “There is nothing new under the sun” also pertains to childhood diseases and infections. Through time, we have seen many illnesses eradicated. Others are harder to eliminate, but physicians, and the healthcare industry in general, have been effective at decreasing the cases that can cause serious damage. They […]
By Cathy Pitalo Parents are the No. 1 influence on their teens, even more so than peers, and they must keep talking — even if they think their teens aren’t listening or are going to drink anyway. Make it clear that underage drinking is not acceptable — and definitely don’t enable it on your property. […]
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By Rob Stinson My wife, Paige, and I have been married for 25 years. In today’s stressful world, our marriage has faced many challenges. I believe the essence of a successful, long-term relationship is what I call C and C: Compromise and Communication. My father always told me, “Never go to bed with an argument […]
By Leah Rodgers Have you noticed how radiant people look when they are at peace, happy or doing well? There is a reason for that. Emotional and mental distress can speed up cellular aging, even impacting our DNA. According to Psychology Today, “The long-term effects of chronic stress, anxiety and depression shorten DNA telomeres. The […]
By Kate Magandy Holzhauser Alexis L. Williams lost the color in her world when her daughter, Lauren Taylor, died shortly after birth. The Air Force veteran had been stationed in Hawaii, amid the beauty of paradise. However, the world appeared black and white while she grieved her daughter. Slowly, however, the color returned. Life came […]
By Ryan Merrill Much like fashion fads, hair crazes come and go. We’ve seen so many trends through the years, ranging from thick highlights to baby lights. For those who like to keep their approach to hair fresh and modern, here’s what’s popular right now: LOW MAINTENANCE IS KEY Balayage with some baby lights, all-over […]
BEFORE MY TRANSFORMATION Before my transformation, I was a very depressed, miserable woman with low self-esteem in an unfulfilling marriage. Although I didn’t show it publicly, privately I was struggling. I thought I had a cute face, but I didn’t like how big I was. People always would say, “You wear your weight well!” (I […]
By Marian Bosarge Springtime brings warmer weather — along with lots of outdoor recreation and lawn care “honey-do” lists. These activities increase the risk of injury, and some people are more susceptible to acquiring wounds that heal slowly — and sometimes not at all. I have been a nurse for 29 years, working in various […]
