By Marge Gross
Tai Chi (pronounced tie-chee) is a graceful, meditative form of exercise involving a series of movements performed in a slow focused manner, accompanied by deep breathing. It has been around for several thousand years and is practiced by approximately 100 million people in China daily. In America,...
By Greg Durette
It’s finally here again…Medicare Open Enrollment or more precisely, the Annual Election Period (AEP). Every year, from October 15th to December 7th, Medicare eligible folks are able to do pretty much anything they want with their coverage. Some of my previous columns have addressed many of the...
By Lisa Leath Turpin, BS, Fitness & Wellness Coach
Here’s great news about the health benefits of our local Gulf of Mexico fish! We’ve all read or heard that fish is healthy for you. But cold-water fish, such as salmon, usually make the healthy headlines. It’s primarily because of their...
By Kay Leaman, Health Architect
The same virus that causes chickenpox, shingles or Herpes Zoster (VZ) is a reactivation of the dormant VZ within the nervous system. This virus can live in the nervous system for years before being triggered. So, if you’ve had chickenpox, you carry the virus.
Shingles begins...
HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital celebrated the completion of the first phase of its $100 million expansion Aug. 30, which includes a new four-story, 95,000-square-foot patient tower and 10,000-square-foot renovated dietary space.
This phase of the expansion adds 10 ICU beds, eight cardiovascular ICU beds and 24 surgical care beds...
By Greg Durette
What could be more simple than picking the right Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement plan for you?! HAH! When you stop laughing (or crying), understand, you are not alone. This is the time of year when you have the opportunity to review your Medicare coverage and make...
Celebrating the 21st year of racing, The Seaside School Half Marathon & 5K registration has begun for the Feb. 17-19, 2023 Race Weekend, one of longest consecutive running events and top grossing fundraisers in Northwest Florida. The charitable cause, which draws participants from all over the country, has helped...
By Kay Leaman, Health Architect
I’ve dealt with sleep issues over the years. What I’ve discovered is that getting quality sleep means developing a routine and sticking with it. I have also found a couple nutritionals that have helped me sleep better. As our lives ebb and flow, so does...
