By Dr. Richard Chern, M.D.
The Women’s Health Initiative Study (WHI) was started with the goal to prove that synthetic hormones worked as well as bio-identical hormones. Unfortunately, the results of this study were announced in a way that scared most women and physicians into stopping hormones of any kind...
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 addressed...
By Jamie C. Williamson, PhD
The secret to long-lasting romance in marriage is surprisingly simple, inexpensive, and fool proof.
It isn’t a candlelit dinner on your anniversary. And, unless you learn this simple secret, it won’t be your long-anticipated romantic get-away, either.
Events designed to be romantic flop when you aren’t already...
By Jamie C. Williamson, PhD
Couples who play together, stay together, but that doesn’t mean you should treat your marriage like a game. If you treat your marriage like a game, you’ll get played and lose every time.
Couples who “play together” by engaging in fun, novel activities grow closer to...
By Dr. Richard Chern, M.D.
Men eventually go through ANDROPAUSE which is basically male menopause. This typically occurs between age 35 & 55 but can occur earlier. This process occurs slowly and symptoms creep into our lives unnoticed until they begin affecting those around us. Symptoms include weight gain, lack...
PCB Chamber New Member Spotlight
Welcome to Tranquility By The Sea Massage and Spa! This small local business is owned and operated by Nicole Leonard and Nicki Crawford, here to provide an escape from the noise of everyday busy life. Tranquility By The Sea is conveniently located at The...
By Cindy Mulla
Perfect climate conditions and outdoor natural spaces in the Florida panhandle create opportunities for a variety of year-round exciting outdoor adventures for locals and visitors alike. The buzz of seasonal excitement is always present in the air of Northwest Florida.
As you embark on your next outdoor excursion,...
By Dr. Richard Chern, M.D.
The most basic definition of menopause is 12 months with no period. There is no mystery here. All women will eventually experience menopause and most see menopause as an event you must go through and once the hot flashes or other symptoms end it’s over.
Unfortunately,...
Lauren Moon, closing assistant at Setco Services LLC, has joined the Alzheimer’s Association as the 2021 Walk to End Alzheimer’s event chair for the Emerald Coast. The event is scheduled for Nov. 13.
“When my grandmother, Ivie, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in the early 2000s, my family became involved with...
