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Healthy Eating Takes Center Stage in Charleston Charleston has always been a food city, featuring Lowcountry classics, seafood straight from the docks and more culinary indulgence than anyone would call “diet friendly.” Now a new chapter has started sparkling in our delicious history: Michelin stars. Naturally, we had to see what all the fuss was … Read more
Inside the Breakthroughs Shaping Care in South Carolina and Beyond I’ve spent my career listening to physicians tout how technology is reshaping medicine. But in the last two years, the medical equipment, biotech, pharmaceutical and software technology has moved forward at the speed of light. From the buzz around artificial intelligence and robotic surgeries to … Read more
Help your senior pet stay mobile despite arthritis and aging joints. When mobility changes Perhaps you’ve seen them at the park – those adorable-looking dogs getting pushed in a stroller. Maybe they’re getting pampered a little, or perhaps they have trouble getting around. Is there an injury or is it old age? There are a … Read more
Why early cardiovascular testing matters Time is precious, especially when it comes to medical treatment. Wasted time waiting for an official diagnosis or treatment plan is like the sound of a clock ticking away. How many times have we heard stories of people who had a sudden heart attack or stroke, whose life could have … Read more
Smoking has declined, but new alternatives still pose health risks. Cigarette smoking rates among both youth and adults are at historic lows, but these trends are not indicators that people are quitting nicotine altogether. On the contrary, newer products such as sleek e-cigarettes, flavored vape pens and nicotine pouches like Zyn have surged in popularity, … Read more
An explanation of why you love some foods others hate. How genetics can shape taste Almost everyone has heard the age-old phrase “you are what you eat.” At first, this sounds like an apt metaphor for the correlation between eating healthy and feeling healthy; however, a person’s unique genetic makeup influences what sort of foods … Read more