Physical Health
Food Freedom & Body Image Support with Brittany Braswell
Healthy Living Are you a Christian woman who struggles with body image and food restriction issues? Brittany Braswell is a registered dietitian who is passionate about helping women find freedom in these areas. “One of the things that I love when it comes to food and nutrition is that it’s so practical. It’s something that …
Fitness Fueled by Faith: Iron Tribe’s Jamie Warren
Cover Story Jamie Warren has made a career getting and keeping people in shape on their health and fitness journeys. The CEO of Birmingham’s Iron Tribe Fitness runs a business that has a model that treats those customers like important individuals and close friends. Ultimately, that philosophy–and Iron Tribe’s success–stems from Warren’s Christian faith. “As …
Holiday Season ER Tips from Baptist Health
Healthy Living The holiday season is a time we all get to enjoy being with family and friends, giving thanks for our blessings and indulging in our favorite holiday treats. While you are celebrating, please be aware of the most common types of holiday injuries and how you can protect yourself and others from a trip to the …
Prescription Drugs & the Teenage Brain
Healthy Living Brought to you by: Community Partner COMPACT, compact2020.com Did you know that the younger the brain when drugs are first tried, the greater the risk from moving from drug use to drug addiction? According to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse, 15% of high school students have misused prescription drugs in …
The Risk of UTIs As You Age
Here’s to Your Health UTIs are the most common type of bacterial infection in adults over age 65-especially in women. “UTIs are a common problem seen in most medical practices, especially in older patients,” said Gerald Oldham, MD, a geriatric medicine physician with Banner Health Center in Peoria, Ariz. “They seldom occur between ages 15-50, …
Updates & Expansions at Brookdale University Park
Senior Scene Brookdale University Park Clare Bridge Crossings Brookdale University Park Clare Bridge Crossings is a stepping stone between home or Assisted Living and Clare Bridge Memory Care. It is designed to support those living with early-stage Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Clare Bridge Crossings is based on a growing body of research that …
Fitness with a Flair
Healthy Living Shoulder rolls, hip swivels, and wrist twirls are some of the fun moves in the Foundation Fitness class happening in Valleydale Church’s gym on Mondays and Thursdays. The class, taught by Gina Howell and Kathy Raymond, combines exercise, fellowship, and lots of fun. Ladies (most of whom are not members of Valleydale) meet …
What to Expect at Your First Gynecologist Visit
Healthy Living presented by: Henderson & Walton Women’s Center, P.C. To those of you who have not made a trip to a gynecologist, the very thought of it probably makes you feel uncomfortable. Most of us are not even comfortable with looking at our own bodies, so baring it all in front of a physician …
Mobility & Accessibility Solutions from 101 Mobility
Special Feature Regaining vertical mobility has never been easier in this day and age, and with a stairlift installed into your home you or a loved one can be on the fast track to independence. A question that is commonly asked amongst individuals looking for a stairlift is, “Can I rent or buy this life-changing product?” The …
The Neighborly Way to Wellness: Mills Pharmacy
Healthy Living There are many pharmacy options in and around Birmingham. What makes Mills Pharmacy different? “We simply strive to treat our customers like people we genuinely care about. In a business where most of the volume is dominated by publicly traded companies who are concerned with stock prices, that sets us apart,” says Josh …
