The Hardest Conversation

Talking to kids about divorce By Jenny Peterson Few conversations feel heavier for a parent than telling a child their family is changing. No matter how common divorce has become, hearing “Mom and Dad are getting divorced” can feel like the ground shifting beneath a child’s feet. Even with books, TV shows and open conversations … Read more

Unequal Birth

Why are so many Black mothers dying from pregnancy-related complications? By Jenny Peterson It’s a question that echoes through OB-GYN offices across the country, surfacing in quiet waiting rooms and lingering long after appointments end. Why are so many Black mothers dying during childbirth and in the year after from pregnancy-related complications? The answer, despite … Read more

Stop a Stroke Before It Strikes

By D.J. Thatcher, RN, NRP May is Stroke Awareness Month — here’s the latest science, smart prevention strategies and simple habits that can lower your risk A stroke is a brain attack, in which blood flow to the brain stops or bursts, resulting in death of brain cells and, potentially, permanent neurological deficits such as … Read more

Success on a Fasting Journey: Intermittent Fasting in Charleston

Intermittent fasting may support weight loss, metabolic health and lower blood pressure. Those interested in weight loss and improvement in overall health might benefit from intermittent fasting, a pattern in which eating is restricted to a scheduled time window followed by an extended period of not eating. The goals of IF are to accelerate weight … Read more

Aging Backward

While we can’t stop time, targeted therapies and lifestyle strategies may help slow biological aging. As people age, it’s only natural that we search for ways to turn back the clock and improve our quality of life as we get older. What we are actually referring to are our epigenetic clocks and aging, meaning your … Read more

From Burn to Bliss: The Chemistry Behind a Runner’s High

Runner’s High in Charleston Charleston is a runner’s paradise, offering everything from straight, paved roads with amazing views to challenging terrain along historical cobblestone streets. Many runners experience what’s called a “runner’s high,” a euphoric feeling brought on by physical exertion. But what exactly causes a runner’s high and is it safe? What Causes a … Read more

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