By Cathy DeLozier  Photos by Jordan WaldUnlike the famous quote from the 1999 movie Fight Club, “The first rule of fight club is: you don’t talk about fight club,” the PD Fight Club’s rule is: “HAVE FUN!” says Martin Juarez, owner and coach at Juarez Boxing in Irondale. During six weekly classes, more than 100 Parkinson’s boxers—deliberately not called … [Read more...]

Hello! This is Chris Swicord DMD your local Dentist, located in Homewood at Smile Craft Cosmetic and Family Dentistry!It’s the Season to get healthy, and I’d like to share some life changing tips for your oral health. Did you know? That it isn’t just sugar that causes cavities. Sugary drinks and sugary foods leave sugar on your teeth. Bacteria stick to the … [Read more...]

By Lee HurleySo much attention has been paid over the last two decades to the concept of aging in place. That is, rather than moving our seniors out of their homes into facilities, many new products and services have been created to help seniors age gracefully in the comfort of their own home. And yet, in-home care is not only relevant for our seniors, it’s also relevant … [Read more...]

When Dr. Jerry Kitchens’ father was diagnosed with Dementia almost seven years ago (he passed away from the disease in August 2024), Kitchens quickly became frustrated with the expensive and seemingly ineffective treatments available for the disease.        On the recommendation of a friend, Kitchens began reading Dr. Dale Bredesen’s New York Times … [Read more...]

By Carmen Shea BrownIt’s that time again, when we resolve to “lose weight and get in shape...” for good this time. But with medications like Wegovy and Ozempic offering the promise of quick fixes, consumers are often left confused and broke. And despite the popularity of these medications, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that 70 percent of … [Read more...]