Oct 22, 2015
Halloween tricks for your pets
Nothing is quite as comical or cute as your pet in a Halloween costume. And there is no reason to keep your pet from participating in the celebrations, but common sense and caution should be applied. To ensure a fun and safe holiday for you all, consider these tips:
Oct 22, 2015
100-mile hike promotes Florida National Scenic Trail
For more than a decade, the Panhandle Trace Hike along the Florida National Scenic Trail has taken place each fall thanks to the efforts of the Western Gate Chapter of the Florida Trail Association.
Oct 22, 2015
Timberlake Pond closure
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Timberlake Pond is closed for recreation and fishing while being renovated with a new dam structure and spillway.
Oct 22, 2015
Super Vitamin D?
Women with breast cancer who have high levels of vitamin D in their blood have significantly higher survival rates than women with low levels, according to researchers who analyzed five studies with thousands of patients.
Oct 22, 2015
Breast Cancer Treatment, No Chemo Required?
Chemotherapy is one of the most dreaded aspects of breast cancer treatment, but according to a new study, there might be a way to treat some women without chemo. An article published by “The New England Journal of Medicine,” suggests that women with a “low risk score” may receive hormone-blocking treatment instead of chemotherapy.
Oct 22, 2015
5 All-Natural Ways To Lower Blood Pressure
A recent study conducted by the Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, found that lowering a person’s target blood pressure could be lifesaving. High blood pressure was defined as a systolic pressure of 140mmHg (millimeter of mercury) or greater, and the heart produces systolic pressure when it contracts. However, the study suggests that the target should be lower.
Oct 22, 2015
Women’s Expo exceeds expectations
The theme of the 2015 Navarre Women’s Expo was Women Empowering Women. And the presenters of this event, Cherie Rice of Coldwell Banker United Realtors and Sarah Hasty of New York Life Insurance company lived up to the theme.
Oct 22, 2015
Wildfire closes Garcon Point toll bridge
A wildfire burning on the south side of the Garcon Point toll bridge temporarily closed the bridge to traffic due to heavy smoke in the area.
Oct 22, 2015
Ex-Republican Gov. Crist running for U.S. Congress as a Democrat
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Former Republican Gov. Charlie Crist will once again try to revive his political career as a Democrat, with an announcement Tuesday that he will run for Congress after losing his last two statewide elections.