Wellness

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...

Did you know that grip strength is one of the biggest indicators of longevity in life? Grip strength can show a few important health factors in an individual, such as the ability to fight infection, can be an indicator of chronic disease and is directly correlated to a healthier...

By Stephenie Craig “We are limiting screen time because future research is going to show negative impacts of screens and social media on developing brains.” Insert eye roll from 3 boys who sometimes wish I wasn’t a therapist. Kids born in 2007, the iphone release year, are now 17 and...

By Kay Leaman, Health Architect, HealthyDay HealthyLife Vegetables. We all know we’re supposed to be eating more of them. A salad a day or veggies as the main with meat and starch as sides is a new goal for many. The thing we don’t think about is how to prepare...

By Kim Wonsick, J&B Medical, Inc. It’s officially hurricane season. Are you prepared? Preparation for a major weather event (or any type of emergency) can look different for each family. For example, preparations in a household with babies or young children will likely look very different than in a household with...

If you’ve never attended or participated in a Dragon Boat Race – THIS IS YOUR CHANCE! In last year’s inaugural event, nine teams of 21 people raced for the win in the Bring HOPE Dragon Boat Race held at The Gulf Restaurant on Okaloosa Island. The City of Fort...

By Dr. Jess Monteleone, PT MS PhD Sun is up, and time to finish that morning 8 oz. of water as I slip on some comfortable clothes and supportive walking shoes. It’s that hour for my morning brisk walk. As soon as I snatch his leash, my walking partner, Toby,...

By Stephenie Craig Do you ever notice you aren’t behaving consistently with the person you want to be? Maybe you want to be honest, but you find yourself lying. Maybe you want to be patient, but you find yourself being irritable with those around you. Maybe you want to be...

By Doug Stauffer Grant Williams, owner of the Niceville Hearing Center, is a testament to the perseverance, commitment and compassion for those he serves. This establishment is more than just a hearing aid practice—it’s a beacon of hope and transformation, symbolizing Grant’s unwavering dedication to bettering the lives of those...

At the new CRYO850 Performance and Recovery Center Performance Lab, you can now train with VisionBody Wireless EMS. Train your neuro skills like never before. From reaction time, inhibition, mental flexibility, eye-hand coordination and anticipation, immerse yourself in the future of training and elevate your performance with Reflexion. With...