Wellness

Why You Should Add One to Your Healthcare Team By James B. Cox, PT, CEO, Therapy1One Rehabilitation Center With health in sharp focus as a result of the pandemic, now may be a good time to look at the team of experts you have in place and see if there...

By Dr. Richard Chern, MD I used to get stressed over small stuff. A lack of plans or a last-minute change would make my head spin. Events I had no control over could keep me from sleeping and I struggled to get active. I felt exhausted by the end of...

By Michael Roth It is 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 can do pretty much anything they want with their coverage. I have addressed many of the details of those...

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...