Wellness

The Number Every Pet Owner Needs to Know By Joanne MacPhee If you have or have ever had, a pet, then you get it. They are a loved and cherished member of your family and you will do almost anything to make sure they are provided for, safe, and healthy. So,...

By Stephenie Craig Even if you highly value optimism, 2020 is giving you a run for your money. As we sit six months into the pandemic, Hurricane Sally has pummeled the Panhandle, and we all know someone impacted by Covid, fires, racial tensions, not to mention the upcoming election discussions....

By Dr. Richard Chern, MD Last month we discussed our quick weight loss program. This month I will discuss how even mild thyroid dysfunction can cause weight gain over months and years. And this weight gain is nearly impossible to lose and keep off without getting the thyroid optimized. The thyroid...

By Michael Roth, Florida Health Connector Happy with your Medicare benefits? Not interested in making changes for 2021. Great! You do not have to do a thing! However, if you are ready to make a change, the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) runs from October 15, 2020 to December 7, 2020...

#Crushingadhd is a social media site on Instagram and Facebook that was formed by local resident Sandy Boswell in 2017, to educate and support adults with ADHD and their loved ones. Sandy considers herself an ADHD, mental health advocate and an ‘encourager,’ often sending materials out to followers around...

Michael Roth, is a local representative for Florida Blue, specializing in Medicare products for seniors in Panama City Beach. Roth explains that this is the time of year when you should review your Medicare coverage and make important decisions about your coverage for 2021. One piece of advice he offers...

By Dr. Richard Chern, M.D. Diet and exercise have always been at the core of weight loss. These sound so simple and easy but for many of us, no matter what we try, it seems like we cannot succeed at either of these. Little things sneak into our lives to...

By Stephenie Craig There’s no way around it. 2020 has been a difficult year. Anxiety is a consistent companion. Even previously fun things like planning a vacation now require intentional thought and consideration. News, social media, conversations with friends, and every day decisions invite stress. We are walking through unprecedented...

By Dr. Richard Chern, M.D. Thinking FDA approved means safe and non-FDA approved means unsafe is absolutely untrue? Did you know that over 20% of medications prescribed in the United States are non-FDA approved. So, if your doctor does not support a treatment for the simple reason that “it is...