Nearly one in 10 Americans age 12 or older struggle with substance abuse involving alcohol or illicit drugs (1). When you look around our community, it’s unfortunately not difficult to wrap your mind around that statistic. Addiction is a bondage that destroys lives, families, and communities and there are...
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has teamed up with the NFL Inspire Change Initiative to draft the next class of mentors who will empower today’s youth. We are excited to share that across the nation, we have recruited over 5,000 prospective Bigs since we launched the 2023 Big...
By Jamie C. Williamson, PhD
Being lucky in love is more about action than chance.
Whether you are searching for your first love, building the courage to start a new relationship, or trying to get that “lucky in love” feeling back with your current partner, keep these two important actions in...
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,...
The Arby’s Foundation has committed $500,000 to support every community where Arby’s has a restaurant, including Northwest Florida. The Northwest Florida-area Arby’s team is proud to have selected Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida (BBBSNWFL) as a recipient of a $13,900 grant to support its mentoring programs from...
By Jamie C. Williamson, PhD
Romantic love involves both the experience of affectionate feelings and the outward expression of those feelings. No matter how deep your feelings of love are, your partner can only know that you love them if you frequently, openly express that love.
And if you want your...
By Dr. Karen Devore
As the calendar turns and the holiday festivities wind down, many of us feel the pull to reset, refresh, and refocus on our health. Detox and weight loss are two of the most common New Year’s resolutions, sparking motivation to shed holiday indulgences and kickstart healthier...
By Cindy Mulla, Public Relations/Education, Beach Mosquito Control District
Spring has sprung, summer is around the corner, and we all will be spending more quality time enjoying northwest Florida’s great outdoors. Enjoying picnics, sporting events to evening outdoor concerts but... are you prepared for the crescendo of Mother Nature’s symphony...
