From Memorial Health System The first week of August is World Breastfeeding Week, and many new moms have a breastfeeding story. Maybe they intended to exclusively breastfeed for the first six months or the first year or two, but a roadblock obstructed that goal. If you need support, many resources can help you get back […]
IN YOUR 20s Kathy: • Start saving and planning now. • Take advantage of retirement savings plans offered by your employer, and contribute as much as it will match. If one is not offered, start your own. • Purchase your own life insurance while you are young and healthy, even if you don’t have children or […]
A woman who is self-made has achieved wealth, status, etc., through personal effort and hard work rather than by accident of birth. Through sheer will and grit, she has risen to financial and social prominence. According to some experts, women now own over one-third of the world’s private wealth — which is increasingly self-generated. Here […]
Wherever you stand on the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe vs. Wade, there’s no question the ruling has implications for women in Mississippi and throughout the nation. Here’s what you need to know about the decision and its impact. MISSISSIPPI PLAYED A PROMINENT ROLE. A 2018 Mississippi law, banning nearly all abortions in […]
By Dr. Lainie Jorns “Organized chaos” is how Dr. Lainie Jorns describes her typical work week of juggling family activities and busy schedules. She is a wife, mother and family medicine doctor who, like most women, must find ways to manage multiple roles and responsibilities. As a physician, “I love getting to know people and […]
By Dr. Sidra Khalid The month of July is dedicated to sarcoma awareness. Sarcomas are cancers that can arise from bones, cartilage, tendons, muscle, fat, nerves or blood vessels. They initially may present as slow-growing masses, which can increase in size and become painful. Depending on where the mass is, it sometimes can affect the […]
You never know when a weather emergency will happen and cause you to lose power. Whether due to ice, tornadoes or hurricanes, you potentially could find yourself without power for days — especially during storm season. When severe weather hits, a generator is a very handy. WHEN USING GAS-POWERED GENERATORS, HERE ARE A FEW DOS […]
By Darlene Underwood It’s July in Mississippi, which means our gardens are struggling with heat and potential drought conditions. Vegetable plants either have produced their fruits and are ready to be removed or they have stopped blooming, a form of hibernation, until ambient temperatures cool down in October. The heat notwithstanding, it’s a great time […]
By Carla Biasi The temps are hot, but the swimwear this season is even hotter. When summer arrives, we in South Mississippi live in the water — whether that’s the pool or the beach. So don’t be shy; show off your swimwear in an array of bold colors and prints with accessories to match. Statement […]
From The Mental Health Association of South Mississippi It’s time to “get your sport on” in support of mental health. On July 15, the Mental Health Association of South Mississippi will hold the 15th annual “Don’t Worry Be Happy”event, which kicks off at 7 p.m. at the Biloxi Civic Center; Sponsor VIP hour starts at […]
