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Summer Skin: From Sunburns to Acne, Summer Can Wreak Havoce on Our Skin Summertime in Charleston means playing at the beach, taking the boat out or relaxing at the neighborhood pool – anything to stay cool while enjoying a Lowcountry summer. All that time spent in the sunshine and in the water makes for a […]
Stress is the result of the demands placed on us and our ability to deal with them. These demands can come from many places and can affect people of all ages. From preschoolers to high school graduates, the pressures often added by family, friends, school and extracurricular activities can eventually weigh down the most balanced […]
Backaches seem to be as common as the cold. They can be disabling, causing you to miss work and to be absent from your own life. Sometimes the cause is obvious, such as an injury. Other times, the cause is mysterious and the cure is elusive. Anyone, even children – think about those heavy book […]
Once no more than a distraction during activities such as hiking, kayaking and bonfire-filled nights, mosquitoes are now taking a big bite out of summertime fun. In fact, they have become a source of global concern and diligent surveillance, especially in the Charleston area, where lazy rivers, creeks, swamps and marsh serve as a fertile […]
In South Carolina, the Department of Health and Environmental Control offers numerous services to its residents. From health screenings and immunizations to medications and support for lower-income families, the Health Departments in South Carolina are something all residents should be aware of. DHEC’s Lowcountry region serves 1.2 million residents with 20 clinics in 11 counties […]
Stem cells. Just about everyone has heard of them, and many are aware of the great promise they hold for better health and the elimination or cure of everything from damaged tissue to chronic neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. But how much do we really understand about what they are and how […]