Kay Leaman, Health Architect, HealthyDay HealthyLife
Every time I see a bird or discover something I’ve never seen before like the black-winged dragonflies I recently had the privilege of bumping into reminds me how grateful I am for my sight. Caring for our eyes is important especially if you want...
By Lisa Leath Turpin, Health and Wellness Coach
A person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies is a true Patriot! Every U.S. military branch has thousands of patriots physically ready to protect us at all cost. To be able to defend our nation,...
By Krisy Anderson, Owner Beverly Hills Day Spa
It’s really HOT. Experts say slow down and reduce, eliminate or reschedule strenuous activities until the coolest time of the day. Wear lightweight, loose fitting, light-colored clothing to reflect heat and sunlight. Minimize direct exposure to the sun; sunburn reduces your body’s...
By Dr. Richard Chern, MD
Are you seeking to regain your energy, improve your well-being, and reclaim your zest for life? If you’re a man or woman over 40, and some as young as 30, the Hormone Restoration Center in Miramar Beach offers a transformative opportunity through hormone therapy. Step...
By Stephenie Craig, Journey Bravely
Have you ever gone through a day only to realize you interacted with people and don’t remember it? Perhaps you were glazed over as you went through the grocery store checkout or you nodded and talked to your kids while looking at your phone not...
By Lisa Leath Turpin, Health & Wellness Coach
Your “form,” the way you perform each exercise, is very important if you want to stay safe, injury free and improve. Everyone wants to progress in their efforts to be more healthy and fit. That’s the whole point, isn’t it? Exercise is...
By Teresa Halverson, Destination Health & Rehabilitation
Spring is in the air and summer is on the way. As we get out and enjoy the beautiful area that we live, work and play in, accidents and illnesses do happen. As individuals, we all have a right to Patient-Centered Care from...
By Kay Leaman, Health Architect, HealthyDay HealthyLife
Even if you don’t have asthma, having knowledge about it can help someone you know or who you may run into some day.
Did you know that asthma is a disorder of the bronchial airways with no known cure? The airways react to certain...
Throughout the 2022-2023 school year, the Student Services Department and its mental health providers developed a monthly Mental Health Matters focus. Each month the Okaloosa County School District’s (OCSD) mental health team, along with school administration, faculty, staff, and students, focused on one specific component of mental wellness and practiced self-care...
By Christopher Manson
This month, local anesthesiologist and paddleboard enthusiast Ryan Wegner is in the Bahamas for a massive 80-mile, approximately 16-hour paddle event benefiting Piper’s Angels Foundation for Cystic Fibrosis. The Palm Beach Gardens-based nonprofit hosts its 10th annual Crossing for Cystic Fibrosis June 21-25.
Wegner, the father of twin...