By Dr. Christopher Palmer For many young athletes, school sports are a year-round commitment. Whether they’re juggling multiple sports or aiming for college athletics, the drive to train often extends far beyond a single season. As more students engage in competitive sports each year, we’re seeing a corresponding rise in overuse injuries. An overuse injury […]
There’s something about sharpened pencils, new backpacks and back-to-school photos flooding our feeds that makes this time of year feel like a second New Year. The return to school routines brings a sense of structure and fresh energy — and that’s something we adults can tap into, too. Here’s how: 1. Revisit your goals Take […]
When Emily Bodin and Jacob Stringer met on a dating app in 2022, they weren’t just looking to swipe right. “It was about finding someone whose values, humor and aspirations resonated with our own,” says Emily, an oceanographer at Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, based at Stennis Space Center. “What started as a digital […]
Breastfeeding is natural — but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy. Some estimates suggest that around 70% of women experience breastfeeding challenges, particularly in the first month, including issues like pain, latch problems and concerns about milk supply. Here, lactation consultant Sandra Johnson and Jill Stephens, Memorial’s first neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) lactation consultant, […]
More than just twins, Blair Strong and Brittany Cornfoot have walked through life side by side as teammates, confidantes and best friends. The 38-year-olds, who were raised and still reside in The Bay, say their favorite thing about sisterhood is having someone who truly “gets” them. “She’s the one person who’s seen me at my […]
By Katrina Currie When Ashley and Russell McKeithan learned they were expecting their first child, their hearts overflowed with joy and anticipation. Every ultrasound, kick and milestone brought them closer to a brand-new chapter of life. With their baby’s arrival approaching, those feelings of excitement only intensified — along with an overwhelming list of things […]
As we approached retirement age, and after my husband, Chuck, had spent 35 years opening and closing his business, Compton and Son Appliance, we were so excited about the adventures ahead. We dreamed of traveling, of staying away for weeks or even months at a time and finally embracing the freedom we had worked so […]
