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By Kathryn Varnes Philadelphia really is the “City of Brotherly Love.” On a recent visit, I was struck by the genuine friendliness of the people, Uber drivers, hotel employees, historic area workers and people on the street. My husband even witnessed…
Hi everyone! As we kick off a month dedicated to celebrating moms across the area, I can’t help but feel sentimental as I look back on past memories with my wonderful mom. In my opinion, Mother’s Day shouldn’t be just…
By Jessica Kane Staying active, eating right and taking care of your physical health is crucial to having a good quality of life. Don’t forget about your mental health. It’s just as important staying healthy on the inside too. One…
By Judy Piersall Many of us either work for, or have spouses that work for, companies who offer preventive health “reward dollars” for hitting certain numbers every year as a part of annual physicals. BMI, cholesterol, A1c or glucose, and…
Last month, I asked everyone a simple question, “What will inspire you in 2018?” For me, it was a breezy afternoon remembering to the days of gardening with my mom, which then sparked the interest to start my own potted-plant…
By Mallorie Ann Ingram Let’s talk about laser hair removal. Ouch right? Not if you’re visiting Jeanne Whitman’s Achieve Beautiful Skin Medi-Spa in Viera. “We are the only ones in Brevard County with this type of treatment,” Whitman says. “It’s…
For the third consecutive year, Dr. Clevens is among the few doctors nationwide to receive the prestigious Compassionate Doctor Award presented annually by Vitals. Winners are selected based on reviews from actual patients and other quality metrics. “This great honor…
By Allison Kimmey Once upon a time there was a girl that didn’t quite fit in, no matter how hard she tried to be like everyone else. She worshiped gossip magazines, did all the celebrity diets, cut out pictures of…
by Meaghan Branham As May begins, I think it’s safe to say that we are finally out of the woods when it comes to those early spring bursts of cold weather, and officially in the season of barbecues, bonfires and…
By Judy Schrader, LMHC I recently saw a couple, who I’ll call Bob and Jane, came for marriage counseling. They were already planning their separation. Bob was unsure he wanted to stay married, he was having an affair that he was…
WHAT: Participants unite for the annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life of South Brevard to celebrate people who have been touched by cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action for lifesaving change. The Relay For Life movement is…
BREVARD COUNTY, FL – Eastern Florida State College has again been named among the top community colleges in Florida, this time in a study by Schools.com that cited its affordability and high graduation rates. EFSC ranked second among the 28…
Many parents find the idea of deviating from the traditional punishment and reward system a bit difficult to navigate. After all, how can we reinforce boundaries without them, what are the alternatives and how much more effective can they be?…