Forging a New Path: Foot Print Farms
On a frigid day in December, the slightly warm air inside one of the high tunnels, also known as natural greenhouses, at Foot Print Farms in Jackson contrasts the chilly air outside.
Pretty Holidays
This Christmas, don't forget that your loved ones should feel beautiful and pampered, too. Here are some items from local stores that can help.
Try This at Home
While it's nice to get a facial or a blow-out sometimes, taking care of your skin or hair or nails doesn't always have to be a big deal.
Healthy Tips for Holiday Parties
"I ask my patients to demonstrate thanks for our earthly bodies by attempting to make them healthier."
Our True Mental States
So 18.1 percent of the total U.S. population has a mental illness, and 50 percent of adults are likely to experience some type of mental illness in their lifetime. And yet we don't talk about it. Many of us see mental-health problems as a sign of weakness.
STDs: What You Need to Know
As a primary-care physician, I am commissioned to give advice to adolescents and adults about sexual activity. My core advice is to wait until marriage.
Cycling for a Cure
Lori Newcomb was diagnosed with stage III ovarian cancer in 2013. She says that while stage III is pretty far along to be diagnosed, it is not uncommon among ovarian-cancer patients because the symptoms are difficult to detect.
Nine Rules of Brain-Healthy Eating
Over the years, neuroscientist and brain-imaging expert Dr. Daniel Amen has refined nine rules of brain-healthy eating.
Giving Hope With Hats and Wigs
Just a little ways from the entrance to the Cancer Center at Merit Health Central in Jackson is the Magnolia Garden, a boutique that gives cancer patients a chance to find peace and feel better about themselves.
Why You Should Report Sports Injuries
Underreporting sports injuries can lead to athletes' injuries worsening.
Plan Your Meals
For many people, part of eating healthy means doing a lot of planning, which can seem daunting. Luckily, many apps on the market can help. Here are a few.
Look to Hattiesburg
Jackson is far from perfect, but it’s at least a city that knows things needs to change—and for the most part, it seems to want to.
On Depression and Suicide
Living in a way in which I'm intending to solve my problems instead of succumbing to them puts me in a position to actually affect a positive turnout to the things I don't like about my life.
Hiking and Walking Trails
If you eat right and exercise, the Freshman 15 won't be a problem. Luckily, the Jackson metro area has a few places to walk and hike, so you can get your exercise in.
Help Students Lower Stress
The pressures of school and the associated social life can feel overwhelming to students. I advise parents to spend time with their children, and talk and listen to them.