Wellness

By Stephanie Craig A few short weeks ago, I woke up, took a beach walk, got the kids off to school, went to work to counsel people in person, and stopped on the way to a baseball game to pick up a few things from the store including toilet paper...

QUESTION: I’m really worried about Coronavirus (COVID-19). Do you think I should just order all my groceries online, pull the covers up over my head and stay home? ANSWER: The first consideration for each of us is whether you are elderly, or if you have an underlying medical problem (like...

The neonatal intensive care unit has begun caring for premature and critically ill babies at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast. This 10-bed, Level II unit will care for infants born prematurely, up to two months early, who weigh more than 3.3 pounds. The comprehensive group of caregivers includes board-certified...

Dr Richard Chern, MD communicated with several experts and wrote the following statements to let the community know the latest information on ways to combat COVID-19. Highest risk individuals are those who have diabetes, high blood pressure (especially on ACE inhibitors), COPD, cardiovascular disease, age over 65 and males.  Each...

Coronavirus is very similar to influenza and many of my peers have asked,”What’s the hype?  Am I missing something here?” The rate of death from influenza is about 0.5% and the rate of death with coronavirus is about 3%.  This is still fairly low, but there are concerning differences...

By Stephenie Craig, LCSW As you’re driving down the road, your car dashboard tells you your speed, engine temperature, gas level, and oil needs. Maybe you never let your gas dip blow ¼ tank and change your oil every 3,000 miles. Maybe you like to push the limits and see...

By Melanie Stewart Have you ever picked one grocery item over another because of the health claims on the label? You may have been duped. That’s because terms like fat free or all natural are often slapped on a food item that may not be healthy at all. Frustrated? You’re not alone. Nearly 59%...

By Lisa Turpin, Health & Wellness Coach The exercise high that is! Through this column, I have encouraged you to just MOVE. Movement of any kind is beneficial. Even if you have limitations, please try to get moving in any capacity. Exercise is health-enhancing and life-extending, but many think of...

By Hope McCormick and Emily Rose Proctor With Valentine’s Day falling in the month of February, couples may be reflecting on the quality of their relationships and wondering if they can make improvements. Fortunately, there are counselors in South Walton to help couples address any challenges they might be facing....

  Cardiologist Adam Mizeracki, MD, has joined Ascension Medical Group Sacred Heart’s regional network of doctors. Dr. Mizeracki will practice at two convenient locations: Ascension Medical Group Sacred Heart at 30A, located at 12805 US Hwy 98 East in Inlet Beach, and Bluewater Bay, located at 4586 Hwy 20 East...