Charleston Health Articles
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Listen To Your Skin
Spending time in the sun isn’t necessarily a bad thing. However, you should pay close attention to what might be happening with skin conditions that could be the result of too many hours under a sunny, Lowcountry sky. Skin Health Risks From Sun Exposure You’ve likely done it a thousand times – spent hours on … Read more
Believe This or Don’t – But You Need to Read It
The internet was an incredible invention. On a personal note, I rank it right up there with the Keurig machine and three-on-three overtime ice hockey as innovations that have made our lives more fun, more interesting and more meaningful. The major issue with the online behemoth that has captured the unbridled interest and imagination of … Read more
The Truth Behind the Magic: Trust Medical Experts for Successful Weight Loss
GLP-1 Medications and the Truth Behind the Hype Summer in the Lowcountry is synonymous with bathing suit weather and, for many, a jarring reminder of unattained fitness goals and weight-loss dreams. In a world chasing quick fixes and overnight transformations, GLP-1 medications, semaglutides and tirzepatides have skyrocketed in popularity as the latest weight-loss craze. When … Read more
What is the Pelvic Floor, and Why Does It Matter?
Pelvic floor health impacts women throughout their lifespan, but most people aren’t sure what it means or how it may apply to their daily lives. Two Charleston area physical therapists weigh in on when to seek help and provide pelvic exercises that can make a difference. What Is the Pelvic Floor? Caitlin McCurdy-Robinson, PT, DPT, … Read more
Prostate Cancer Is on the Rise.… but
More men are being diagnosed with prostate cancer, but, thanks to greater awareness of the disease, early detection through screenings has led to fewer deaths. Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer in men – an estimated 1 in 8 males at some point will have to deal with the malady. … Read more