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Health & Wellness

Writing on health and wellness with a focus on fitness and healthy living.

villagelivingonline.com • November 30 2022

Former NBA player shares his story of addiction, recovery

Former college and professional basketball player and motivational speaker Chris Herren brought his powerful and deeply personal message of addiction and recovery to Mountain Brook on Thursday, Oct. 27.

Sponsored by All-In Mountain Brook, a civic organization purposed with protecting the community’s youth, Herren appeared three times at the Mountain Brook High School auditorium, speaking to the high school and middle school students, and addressing a mixed crowd of adults and teenagers.

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Discover St. Clair • October 26 2021

Biking With Bo

Pell City resident Charles Browning cycles with Bo Jackson to raise money and awareness for tornado-ravaged parts of Alabama.

Moody Magazine • October 6 2016

Boundless Fun

Moody's many recreational activities have a little something for everyone.

Portico Magazine • May 1 2021

Portico Magazine - Women In Medicine Special Issue

Special issue of Portico Magazine featuring the top women physicians from the Mountain Brook and Homewood communities of Birmingham, Alabama.

Birmingham Magazine • May 11 2019

Warrior Women

Meet eight women who have found exercise, confidence and friendship in the athletic activities they love.

Birmingham Magazine • June 1 2014

Sherry Colgin's Second Act

After a health scare forced her to retire from her career as a successful hand surgeon, Sherry Colgin discovered her true calling isn't in the operating room.

Y Life Birmingham • November 1 2012

Change Today For A Healthier Future - Y Life Birmingham

November is National Diabetes Awareness month, not that any of us in Birmingham need to be reminded of the effects the disease is having on our community.

Portico Magazine • December 25 2017

Fit at 40

Fitness fun doesn't end at 40. WIth tailored programs and a little motivation, even the most sluggish boomer can discover the energy and physique of youth.

Portico • December 25 2017

A Survivors Story

Education, early detection lead to improved cure rates.

Portico • December 14 2017

Pedal Pushers

After the tragic hit-and-run death of Carol Johnson, local cyclists and community leaders come together to help make Birmingham a safer and more vibrant city.

B-Metro • December 12 2017

The Truth About Diabetes

One man shares his family’s struggle with the most common chronic disease in America. It’s a normal Monday night in late April at the McIntosh household when the doorbell rings....

Portico • December 25 2017

Path To Good Health

Three keys to making Birmingham a healthier place to live.