By Kay Leaman, Health Architect, HealthyDay HealthyLife
I don’t know of anyone who doesn’t know someone who is either pre-diabetic or diagnosed with type II diabetes. I decided to write about it in hopes of equipping people to take charge of their health and be equipped to support those they...
By Stephenie Craig, Journey Bravely
Do you ever find yourself exhausted, irritated and resentful when a person in your life won’t start or stop certain behavior? Maybe they don’t take care of themselves as you think they should or they won’t stop a habit you think is negative. Maybe you want...
By Dr. Karen DeVore
Aging is a privilege, but how we age is largely within our control. While genetics play a role, lifestyle choices and proactive health management significantly impact our vitality, mobility and overall well-being. The good news? You don’t have to accept aches, fatigue and chronic diseases as...
By Maggie Dawson, Activities Director
Westwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fort Walton Beach
By the end of this decade – which, after all, we’re halfway through – 1 in 4 of our fellow Floridians will be 65 or older. Our state will require more and more people to meet the...
By Kassia Garfield, Owner, MaxStrength Fitness, Niceville
Thermoregulation is the body’s ability to maintain a stable internal temperature, which is crucial for overall health and comfort. As we age, the body’s natural ability to regulate temperature becomes less efficient, putting older adults at higher risk for heat-related illnesses or hypothermia....
By Bobby Parker
As the seasons change and the air gets crisp, so does the likelihood of sniffles, sore throats and seasonal viruses. The Tortoise Clinic, located in Santa Rosa Beach, believes in blending Eastern and Western medicine to support the immune system naturally. Their medical-grade dispensary, open to the...
By Kenneth Books
The Ground Up Project, an organization designed to find homes for adults who have autism, plans a unique event in February to raise funds to further that goal. And it promises to be a “wacky” and “crazy” time.
“This is our inaugural marquee event,” said spokesperson Lisa Pitell....
By Wendy Rudman
Ten years ago in January, four swimming enthusiasts sat around a kitchen table in Fort Walton Beach brainstorming on how to bring community pools and competitive swimming opportunities back to the area. The last publicly accessible pools had shut down overnight in October of 2014, leaving swim...
By Dr. Karen Devore
As the calendar turns and the holiday festivities wind down, many of us feel the pull to reset, refresh, and refocus on our health. Detox and weight loss are two of the most common New Year’s resolutions, sparking motivation to shed holiday indulgences and kickstart healthier...
By Dr. Karen Devore
In the story of the tortoise and the hare, there’s a lesson we often overlook—the power of steady, patient progress over quick, short-lived victories. True wellness, much like the journey of the tortoise, is about a measured approach. Acupuncture, which has been practiced for thousands of...
