Jessica Shops Pick of the Month Fur-Friendly DealsGive your pets the love they deserve and yourself the perks of being a smart, stylish animal owner with some of my favorite finds for pet products and services this season.  Reward your pet or give a gift with Taj Mahound’s “Treat of… Read more...

Oprah & O You! Event Comes to Atlanta Join Oprah and a distinguished panel of experts at the 2011 O You! Event on October 15 at the Georgia World Congress Center. Special speakers like Gayle King, Suze Orman, Dr. Oz and Nate Berkus will be on hand for a memorable… Read more...

When world-champion swimmer Sabir Muhammad set out to write an autobiographical account of his fear-turned-fascination with water titled Born to Swim, he had one thought in mind: to help kids. “I want to share my passion for swimming with parents and kids and describe the benefits every person realizes when… Read more...

When you think of solid, long-lasting relationships, one of the key elements is a healthy sex life. When former therapist and singer, Carolyn Evans found this element in her marriage taking a downward turn, she knew she had to do something to change that. On her husband’s fortieth birthday she… Read more...

At the peak of summer, families across the country are preparing for beach trips, sunny outings and excursions in the great outdoors. While protecting the skin against harmful UV rays may not make the top of the packing list, it’s certainly something to take into consideration. Skin cancer is the… Read more...

In Georgia, there are approximately 200,000 people with Alzheimer’s and the population of caregivers more than doubles that number.  Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia that gradually deteriorates the function of the brain. Although there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, there are ongoing efforts to help people who have… Read more...

Jessica Shops Pick of the Month Shop ‘til You Drop Boutique shopping is the perfect way to get outdoors while cooling off with some retail therapy!  So, head out to your favorite neighborhood and make a day of shopping and dining on a dime. Little 5 Points: My favorite stops… Read more...

Whether they’re donating their time to charity, helping out friends and family or just enjoying time with loved ones, these 40 amazing Atlantans are tireless in their efforts to improve themselves, others and the world around them. We received numerous nominations from friends, admirers, co-workers and family members who were… Read more...

The gift of life came from an unlikely source for Donna Burchfield, who was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease in 1998. Color technician Brittany Reed first heard of Burchfield’s need for a kidney transplant in November 2009, as Reed was applying Burchfield’s hair color at Buckhead’s Carter Barnes hair salon.… Read more...

When was the last time you gave thought to your health, or for that matter gave thought to your kidney health? In the United States alone, more than 26 million Americans – that’s one in eight adults – battle chronic kidney disease (CKD), with 20 million more at an increased… Read more...