Wellness

By Stephenie Craig, Journey Bravely I was stressed and busy. Parenting required more energy than usual. I was irritable and I didn’t realize how I was coming across. I thought I was managing stress well until...

Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) has launched a new brand to continue growth and heighten its impact in the fight to end child abuse and neglect in Walton and Okaloosa Counties. The organization has revealed glimpses of some very...

By Dr. Sheila Mohammed, MD, PhD Prolotherapy refers to a treatment that helps the body heal and regenerate tissues, making them stronger and removing discomfort in the long-term, while doing away with the need for surgery. Injured and worn soft tissues such as cartilage, and ligaments in the spine and...

By Greg Durette, Florida Health Connector This is the time of year when you should review your Medicare options and make important decisions about your coverage for 2025. Right now, we are in the Annual Election Period (AEP) for all Medicare beneficiaries. It is often referred to as the Annual Open...

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 really...

By Dr. Jessica Monteleone PT MS PhD As I was shoreline strolling the beach last week, an elderly woman was being escorted into the water by someone quite younger than herself. The elder appeared fearful and hesitant. Of course, I asked her if she would like my help, and both...

You’ve seen the ads and social media posts from friends and celebrity athletes about cryotherapy. Maybe even done a little research of your own? Maybe you’re even ready to give it a try? CRYO850 Owner, Amy Milligan, shares a little information to better prepare our readers for a visit...

By Dr. Richard Chern, MD I used to get stressed over small stuff. A lack of plans or a last-minute change would make my head spin. Events I had no control over could keep me from sleeping and I struggled to get active. I felt exhausted by the end of...

By Todd Craig, Journey Bravely Self-care has become a cultural buzzword over the last decade. Doctors, therapists and social media influencers instruct us to take time for a spa day, a round of golf, a bubble bath, reading a book or a weekend getaway. While all of these are relaxing,...

By Greg Durette, Florida Health Connector 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...