by Rebecca Ritchey Christmas break is right around the corner, which means Christmas carols, gifts, memories and the kids home for 10 days. Ten days! Most moms have grandiose plans for the holiday break, but it stays in the plans category. This year, make those plans happen. Here are five things to do to make […]
You may catch a glimpse of the fashion-conscious Jerika Vincent on “Let’s Make a Deal,” “2 Broke Girls,” or the popular teen mystery drama, “Pretty Little Liars.” Those are just a few of the programs this D’Iberville native has appeared on. But after five years in the fast-paced Los Angeles television scene, Vincent has returned […]
by Martha Whitney Butler | photography by Ellis Anderson “Will you take any less for this?” As the proprietor of an antique mall in Bay St. Louis, that question is the bell of my alarm for each day. It’s my sunrise, my coffee, and my morning bike ride. It’s a perfectly legitimate question, but there […]
by Crystal Scretching “Make it all stop.” This was the thought I repeated in my head. The smoke alarm was beeping for a new change of batteries. My son shouted out, “Mom!” for the third time to request another fruit cup. A high-pitched ding sounded with one more e-mail for me to address. It seemed I […]
by Deborah Meza Bio-Identical hormone replacement therapy has been proven to relieve symptoms of menopause in women, restoring lost vitality due to age-related hormone changes. It is designed to replenish the testosterone and/or estrogen that women progressively lose after they hit their mid-40s. Women can benefit from maintaining adequate levels of testosterone, which improves both […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
