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“WHAT’S IN THAT?” It’s a question commonly uttered by infatuated foodies at barbecues, potlucks and Thanksgiving dinners as a query into the contents of a dish. For those more health conscious, the question takes on an alternative meaning as consumers look to see what artificial ingredients inhabit their food. Whether it is to increase the […]
Both Kids & Adults A variety of things come to mind when you hear the words inhaler, heaving, gasp and wheezing. Many people think of asthma as a problem that primarily affects children. But, in fact, asthma is a chronic disease that plagues both children and adults, and its symptoms or triggers are so varied […]
Will WestEdge be a magnet for innovative companies that find it convenient to be within shouting distance of downtown Charleston’s Medical District? Is it destined to create a vibrant urban environment where residents can live, work, eat, shop and enjoy an active and healthy lifestyle? Is it going to have the potential to keep talented […]
You’re approaching the age of 65, and though you might be dismayed by the vast number of candles on your birthday cake, at least your health care costs are about to drop in a dramatic way. From now on, your medical costs will be covered by the Medicare program. There are some basic facts you […]
In May, my husband and daughter gave me an Apple Watch for my birthday. It has all sorts of bells and whistles, including a built-in app that reminds me to breathe. Seriously? I’m running a business stacked with client needs and deadlines. I have a husband, a daughter, three dogs and volunteer responsibilities. I’m up […]
Hospital volunteers are often referred to by staff as the heart and soul of the operation. Nurses, doctors and hospital administrators lean on their volunteers for more than just simple tasks. They bring a ray of light to dark moments in patients’ lives, and they enrich the hospital’s environment by being helpful and caring to […]