Health

The Buzz About 'Booch

When Stephen and Summer Kole started brewing kombucha in their kitchen back in 2016, it wasn’t with business plans or branding in mind—it was out of love and curiosity. “We enjoyed drinking it, so we began the journey of self-taught,…

Well-Intentioned Workouts

Holistic wellness is trending in 2026—for the body, mind, spirit, and the home, too. Fitness-minded folk are making room for exercise at home in newly imagined and carefully curated spaces.  “We’re not really calling them home gyms anymore,” says local…

A Healthy Point of View

Nurturing full-body wellness is not a one-size-fits-all approach. And with the constant changes in health and wellness trends, it can be hard to find practices that fit our needs and lifestyles.  In this piece, four contributors from Emerald Coast Magazine…

Dancing Through Life

She is only 9 years old. She progressed to the semifinals of America’s Got Talent at 7. She makes an impact on everyone she meets with her contagious energy and passion for movement. She is Eseniia Mikheeva—an up-and-coming dance star…

The Power of Protein

Whether on social media or in the grocery store, you’ve noticed it: Protein is everywhere. It’s now a featured component in all types of foods, from powders to chips to coffee and more. Unlike many food crazes that come and…

Fit Fashion

With countless ways to exercise by land and sea along the Emerald Coast, paddleboarders to pickleball enthusiasts are seeking the latest and greatest gadgets. From wearable technology to athletic-enhancing accessories, 2026 brings a host of health-oriented, fashion-forward investments.  Omorpho G-Vest …

Strong Vibes

Take a look inside a local gym, and you will likely see a national trend playing out in real time: more women lifting weights than ever before.  In the past decade, a growing number of women have shifted their focus from…

The Sea Cure

Known for their early approaches to spa therapy, ancient Greeks and Romans had an affinity for “taking the waters” in bathhouses, freshwater pools, and sea baths.  Some thousands of years later, the Regency Era revived an ocean-forward approach to wellness…