Get Active for a Good Cause

Marathons and other races hosted in the community can impact a lot more than just the people that run them. Many put on these races to benefit people in need. Whether it’s raising funds for medical research, helping the less fortunate, or even rescuing stray animals off the street, it is all for a greater purpose. These benefits along with the ones you will receive … Continue reading Get Active for a Good Cause

Going the Distance

All athletes know that stamina is a key to winning. If you can run farther, push harder, climb higher than your opponent, you’ll win. When others give up, winners keep going. Here are a few tips on how to increase your stamina so that you can conquer your competition or sport of choice. Build Cardio and Strength To build your endurance, you need to increase … Continue reading Going the Distance

A Look Inside the Life of an OB/GYN: Dr. Nikki Yarbrough

Southern OB/GYN in Valdosta, Georgia, has always prided itself on treating patients with care rooted in core family values since its establishment in 1955. While working together to bring the latest in technological advancements and care to all their patients, Southern OB/GYN is also a family-oriented work place. Dr. Nikki Yarbrough is a doctor of osteopathic medicine who has been part of the team since … Continue reading A Look Inside the Life of an OB/GYN: Dr. Nikki Yarbrough

What Are Your Chances of Getting Shingles?

Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a painful skin rash that is a reactivated effect of having the chickenpox virus sometime during a person’s lifetime. The reason it is called a ‘reactivated’ virus is that the chickenpox doesn’t actually leave your system. After the chickenpox fade away, the virus still stays in the nerve roots, where it becomes dormant. This means that the virus … Continue reading What Are Your Chances of Getting Shingles?