Wellness

By Stephenie Craig The holidays are over and New Year messages are here. Change yourself. Change your life. Lose weight. Earn more money. Look younger. Do more. Take better trips. Buy better stuff. Eat differently. You and your life aren’t enough. Spend money to be a better, more acceptable version...

By Kenneth Books Sometimes, putting one foot in front of the other is the best way to move forward. For those trying to recover from addiction, mental preparation can also be key. Because resources are limited and the lure of drugs and alcohol can be so overwhelming, it can be...

By Dr. Richard Chern M.D. Intimacy over 50 remains a topic shrouded in unnecessary mystery. As age encroaches, couples often retreat from discussing or embracing their changing sexual health needs. Dr. Richard Chern, MD, situated in the heart of Miramar Beach, Florida, is championing a new narrative – that intimacy and...

J & B Medical: The Solution to All Your Home Medical Equipment and Supply Needs Local owners Jim and Kim Wonsick say coming up with the name of their business was easy, J - Jimmy (31) and B - Brandon (28) are their children who are now grown and actively...

By Stephenie Craig This time of year can bring uncomfortable feelings and can exacerbate pre-existing mental health struggles. While some people are decorating and celebrating, others are experiencing loss, depression, loneliness, anxiety and even suicidal thoughts. When someone you care about is struggling, it can feel difficult to move toward...

By Kay Leaman, Health Architect, HealthyDay HealthyLife What a great topic for the holidays! This is the time of year we escape from the disciplines we’ve created. The family recipes, the cookies, pies and beverages flow. And, depending on our emotional state during all the busyness and possible drama is...

By Greg Durette Now that the Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP) is over (ended December 7th), you can finally take a breather from all those ads, phone calls and mailers. Come January 1st, you will have a chance to try out your new Medicare Advantage, Supplement and/or Prescription plan. If you...

By Stephenie Craig When did you last feel genuinely happy? Was it an ideal vacation, a family event where everyone behaved, the day your team won the big rivalry, a day at the beach when conditions were just right? The bar for happiness can feel high and difficult to obtain...

By Dr. Richard Chern M.D. Sleeping through the night seems like an impossible task for many of us. Waking up at three or four in the morning can be an everyday ordeal for many as we age. You should already know sleep is one of the most important tools to...

We all know the destruction overindulging can do to our bodies, both visibly and silently. However, the holidays can be challenging. Bay Life’s Fitness and Wellness Coach, Lisa Leath Turpin, offers tips on how to not over-indulge too much, but instead being able to enjoy the fun, holiday season....