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It’s a game of numbers that begins with one basic starting point: One gram of dog waste (equivalent to the weight of a small paperclip) contains 23 million fecal coliform bacteria. That’s nearly twice as much as human waste! Read More …
The start of a beautiful Saturday has all the elements for a perfect weekend at the 6th Annual Melbourne Botanical Festival held on the 5th of March. Read More …
Women wear many hats every day. That’s especially true for women juggling families and careers. Chauffeur, negotiator, advocate, moderator, mom, wife, and employee are just some of the titles that apply to modern women. Read More …
There he is, he’s always there, I thought. If you have driven down Harbor City Boulevard (Route 1) in Melbourne, you may have seen a man holding an American flag. I have seen him almost every time I drive by. Read More …
The pelvic floor is made up of tissue that forms a sling across the bottom of the pelvis. This sling supports and keeps our pelvic organs in place (bladder, uterus, intestines, colon, and rectum). When abdominal pressure increases the sling stretches or lowers to allow space for the expanding abdomen. Read More …
Brandy Crisafulli founder of Life Recaptured, has always had a heart for hurting women, she has worked for the last twenty years helping women who needed physical and mental healing, but until her younger sister who had been a victim of sex-trafficking was taken from this life did Brandy realize that she needed to do something to help these women who are entrapped escape the grasp of their traffickers. Read More …
A Holistic approach treats the whole person taking into account the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being. As outlined above, the treatment of disease is complex and includes a variety of prescription treatments as well as physical and emotional therapeutic modalities. Read More …
Santino Supremo Coffee was born out of the quest to brew a great cup of coffee at home.
I’m the first generation of Sicilian-Italian immigrants. Breakfast was coffee with a homemade cookie or biscotti.
Early on, I drank the same supermarket coffee Mom and Dad drank but came to realize after traveling to various counties that the coffee I brewed in my kitchen could not compare. Read More …
Helping Seniors is introducing a new program called Staying Connected to reduce isolation in Brevard’s elderly population. The idea for the program comes from work we did at the Alzheimer’s Foundation in the late 1990’s. Each day, two volunteers from AARP called 20 people who Read More …
If you are going to be reading this article, congratulations and welcome to the taking back of your life. Read More …
One year ago, I wasn’t much interested in winged creatures and I certainly didn’t see myself as a birdwatcher. Read More …
Top self-defense tips for personal safety Read More …
Chronic diseases pose a significant threat to the general public. It can be easy for adults in the prime of their lives to overlook the danger of chronic diseases, especially if they feel good and aren’t exhibiting any symptoms to suggest their health is in Read More …
Diana Adams was appointed as the Executive Director of the Brevard Heart Foundation, a not-for-profit corporation whose mission is to improve and promote quality healthcare for Brevard County citizens through programs that target identified community needs. Read More …
Safeguard My Biz / launches their new product, an Acrylic Wheelchair/Rollator Protection Barrier Read More …
Yes, this public health crisis is unnerving.
But you have the tools you need to boost your mental wellness right now. Read More …
Divorce Meet Up / Round Table for Women on Zoom August 19th Read More …
Serving families affected by COVID-19 / Kiwanis Club of Melbourne Florida Read More …
A home is supposed to be a safe haven for its residents. But dangers lurk in nearly every room of a home. Parents may be quick to safeguard against burn risks, electrical outlet exposure and even common household items that can prove poisonous if ingested, but it’s easy to overlook the potential hazards posed by furniture. Read More …
When I was a young child I remember my babysitter would watch a soap opera called “As the World Turns”. Several years later, on a holiday break my mother and I were watching television when that very show came on. I was surprised when Mom told me she used to keep up with her favorite show the best she could for a working girl until real life became more dramatic than the plot twists on the show. Read More …
Supermarkets and other food merchants are allowed to stay open as “essential” retailers amid the mass shutdowns prompted by the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Along with banks, gas stations and takeout restaurants, supermarkets are among the few places that people are allowed to visit to procure the necessities of everyday life. Read More …
Beware of skimmers and shimmers. Personal safety refers to physical and mental well-being, but individuals also must take steps to safeguard their financial well-being. Read More …
You are sitting in the car, just having seen your doctor. He or she just gave you the diagnosis. “I’m sorry. You have diabetes”. Your eyes pop wide open. You are staring at that big D. You’re looking at the lab reports. Then you wonder, what do these all numbers mean? Your doctor quickly says, “Well, your A1C’s high, your cholesterol is high, you really need to do something about it and you need to lose weight. I may have to put you on this medication and that medication.” Your head is still swirling around that diagnosis, diabetes with a big D. Read More …
Allergies can mean discomfort for asthma sufferers, both during seasonal allergy season and whenever allergens are encountered. For people who already have complications due to asthma, allergies can be especially problematic — even triggering asthmatic episodes. Read More …