Sleep apnea affects more than 30 million Americans, and many may be unaware that they suffer from the condition, according the American Sleep Apnea Foundation (ASAF).
Of the three main types of sleep apnea, the most common type is obstructive sleep apnea. April Merrill, APRN-CNS, with INTEGRIS Sleep Medicine in Oklahoma City, says obstructive sleep apnea is characterized by a...
With a new year comes new resolutions – and a common one is a commitment to healthier eating.
It’s obvious to most that planning ahead can be an effective tool when it comes to what we consume in a day. Even so, a few tips from a professional dietitian can help the process go more smoothly as you venture into...
At more than six million acres, Denali National Park and Preserve in south central Alaska is a wilderness three times as large as Yellowstone and home to glaciers, boreal forests and the highest peak in North America – formerly known as Mt. McKinley and now called Denali.
Meaning “the great one” in the native Alaskan dialect, Mount Denali towers 20,300...
Ask the veteran Tulsa broadcaster Mel Myers what he’s doing in his recently acquired gig as the morning man for radio station KBEZ (92.9 FM), aka The Drive, and he’s likely to tell you that he’s selling memories.
“On the surface, that sounds kind of cold and mercenary – the selling part,” he says. “But what I’m delivering, I hope,...
On May 10, Tulsa will have yet another reason to be dubbed a cultural mecca. That is the date the Bob Dylan Center will open – with over 100,000 pieces collected over several decades by the esteemed musician and his management team.
“We hope visitors will be inspired by unprecedented access to the creative process of one of America’s foremost...
At just five years old, Debby Hampton’s love for the United Way began.
Her father worked for a company that donated frequently to one of the nonprofit’s campaigns, and he had earned a pin for his donation. Hampton, in turn, fell in love with that pin, so her dad had her complete some chores to earn it. Thus, her life’s...
Smart Financial Moves
Every generation, from Gen Z to the baby boomers, have some savvy financial maneuvers at their disposal to potentially reap major rewards in the future.
Sean Kouplen, chairman and CEO of Tulsa-based Regent Bank, says that “for these generations, the key is to pay down debt and diversify your investments. I always recommend six months of income...
If you go to Calvert’s website, you’ll begin to see a clearer picture of how plant people really feel.
“At Calvert’s, our mission is to beautify your space with tropical plants for your home, office and everywhere in between,” the site reads.
According to Victor Goetz, owner of Calvert’s in OKC and Cohlmia’s in Tulsa, the businesses bring in plants from...
Many families have quilts that have been passed down through the years. Sometimes, there’s a story attached to the quilt, while other times it’s a total mystery. But Martha Ray, retired director of historic homes with the Oklahoma Historical Society, couldn’t let those fables go untold.
Ray was part of the restoration process at homes all over Oklahoma. She “got...
Despite being a landlocked state, Oklahoma offers plenty of recreation options on its numerous lakes. Along with fishing and boating, scuba diving is a well-liked water activity that has increased in popularity over the past few years. There is a perception that scuba diving is strictly ocean-based, but freshwater diving in Oklahoma is a growing segment of outdoor recreation.
Danny...
