Melissa Erickson

FORT MYERS, Florida (WBBH) -- Water officials are tackling toxic blue-green algae coming down the Caloosahatchee River.

While most people think of a stroke as affecting the brain, it can also affect the eye. Sudden, painless vision loss can be an eye stroke called central retinal artery

No longer are decks just a rectangle off the back of the house. Today’s design trends make it an extension of the home to maximize living space.

/PRNewswire/ -- A live-streamed fund-raising concert set for Sunday, March 14, will be raising urgently needed money for Times Square and New York big band...

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There’s more to learn about Martin Luther King Jr., a towering figure in American history and an icon of social justice. As the nation celebrates his birthday, a national holiday

This article appears in Winter Boomers magazine.

It’s easy to forget how to keep grandchildren safe from potentially dangerous, everyday household items like cleaning supplies.

The following names and charges appeared in the Butts County Jail Logbook for the period of Nov. 9-16, 2020:

JUN 14, 2021 - Looking to get healthy or stay healthy, about one-third of Americans take multivitamins, according to the National Institutes of Health. Americans spend upwards of $30 billion on vitamins, supplements and other wellness products annually. For most people taking a multivitamin “is like…

JUN 15, 2021 - We’re all in this together, and most of us don’t care for wearing masks. But while there is no vaccine yet for COVID-19, the best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to it. Wearing masks is essential, but what can you say to a friend or a family member who refuses to wear…

Advancements in medicine and technology mean breast cancer patients are living longer, and many cancers are now treated as chronic illnesses rather than terminal diseases. Life expectancy, even for multiple stage 4 cancers, has risen.

While learning about complex math, foreign language and how to take a bus to school, middle schoolers also are refining the soft skills that will help them in school and in everyday life.

JUN 17, 2021 - Soul searching empty nesters suffering through subpar marriages find that divorce after 60 can be an improvement, especially if they realize they can’t stand the person they’re married to. “People are living longer. Women are living longer, and they’re earning their own money,” said R…

With the right guidance an exuberant toddler who declares “I did it all by myself” can grow into a self-sufficient...

JUN 16, 2021 - Virtual visits have become a more familiar part of American health care. While doctors and patients may miss the face-to-face interaction, telemedicine options allow people to confer with physicians and clinicians over the phone, tablet or computer. “Virtual visits are an efficient an…

Pesky little creatures, ants will take any opportunity to come into your home looking for food and water, and because they’re social...

A classic recipe may stand the test of time, but kitchen trends come and go. To find out what’s lost its...

Homeowners turn to their garages when the need arises for extra storage space, but the garage can be so much more...

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