By Emily Williams-Robertshaw Alabama tops the country for cervical cancer deaths and comes in third for the rate of cervical cancer diagnosed in patients, according to a new, Birmingham-based nonprofit organization, Vax 2 Stop Cancer. Organization founder and Executive Director Barbara Schuler believes those numbers can be lowered significantly. It all starts with a … [Read more...]
Find Your Strength: Local Fitness Coach Publishes Book to Provide Long-Term Roadmap to a Healthier Lifestyle
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw Taking control of your health and fitness doesn’t have to be miserable, according to local fitness guru Susan Finley, owner of the fitness coaching studio TrainSmarter in Crestline Park. In her recently published book, “The Smarter Way: To Exercise Eat Move Think Live,” Finley strives to debunk myths that surround the notion of what it is to live … [Read more...]
One in 26: Epilepsy Foundation of Alabama to Stream 50th Anniversary Event
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw The Epilepsy Foundation of Alabama logs in to host its 50th birthday party via livestream on Jan. 26. It’s an important date, chosen to represent the statistical prevalence of epilepsy. According to the foundation, 1 in 26 people will develop epilepsy in their lifetimes. It’s a large portion of the population, said Garland Stansell, who serves as … [Read more...]
On a Roll: Experienced Rebels Enjoying Bounce-Back Season
By Rubin E. Grant As the Vestavia Hills boys basketball team entered the middle of January, it already had surpassed the number of victories it had during the 2019-20 season. The Rebels finished 14-14 last season but started play this week with an 18-2 record. Vestavia Hills opened the season with eight consecutive wins before a 62-56 loss to arch-rival Hoover. Since then, … [Read more...]
Hoover High Sophomores Create Seasonal Coding Camp for Elementary Students
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw Over the summer, Hoover High School sophomores Shaams Nur and twin brothers Leo and Victor Song hosted HooverCodes, the first iteration of what is now HooverCamp. The three close friends came up with the idea in the fall of 2019 during their freshman year while eating lunch. They remember the conversation down to the snacks they consumed – … [Read more...]