Wellness

While many locals set their Thanksgiving Day alarm in time to put the turkey in the oven, a growing number are instead putting on their running shoes. Thanksgiving Day has become the most popular running day in America, and when it comes to running locally, the 30A 10K race in...

Feb. 17th - 19th, 2023 in Seaside, Florida Benefiting Public Charter Seaside School Celebrating the 21st year of racing, The Seaside School Half Marathon & 5K kicks off registration today, August 25th, 2022 for the February 17th through 19th, 2023 Race Weekend and cements its spot as one of longest...

By Kay Leaman, Health Architect From commercials to magazine ads, it’s all about collagen. But what is it and why do we need it? Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. It has an adhesive quality that is only matched by its ability to provide connection, structure and strength....

Last week care teams at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast completed their first Inspire procedure. Inspire is an FDA approved treatment option for people living with sleep apnea who struggle to use or get benefit from CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) therapy. Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast is the...

By Todd and Stephenie Craig Last month, our son Will, age 10, shared his experience living with ADHD. This month we are sharing our parent lessons navigating ADHD in our home. Neither of us are diagnosed with ADHD. What are the positives of navigating ADHD in your home? Our son sees the...

By Dr. Richard Chern, M.D. How are you handling life’s little frustrations?  I know this article goes outside the immediate area but I would bet everyone reading this article knows exactly how life in Destin has changed in the last ten years.  I know for me, if there’s a bridge,...

By Kay Leaman, Health Architect Do you know what the two most toxic plastics are that can be found in most kitchens today? Wait for it… plastic wrap and silverware. How many plastic storage containers do you have and how many of them come from restaurant leftovers, the deli or the...

By Mary Chris Murray Alaqua Animal Refuge and Healing Hoof Steps have established a partnership to provide equine-assisted therapy to individuals struggling with mental health issues in our community. The partnership is an extension to Alaqua’s Equine Interactions program, which has been used to help children and adults with emotional...

By Julie McConnell, UF/IFAS Extension Bay County Other than moving to the Arctic, how can you minimize the risk of being attacked by blood feeding insects this summer? Understanding the habitat needs and behavior of mosquitoes, yellow files, deer flies, and horse flies is key. Mosquito control does a great...

Ascension Sacred Heart is opening a new Women's Diagnostic Center that offers 3D mammography. The center also features a breast health navigator who provides support, from diagnosis to treatment, for new patients newly diagnosed with breast cancer. This is Ascension Sacred Heart’s third women’s diagnostic center of its kind...