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On average, the life expectancy is more than five years longer for women than for men in the United States. Is there a reason for this longevity gap? Factors Behind Female Longevity Why do women live longer than men? There are a variety of factors that add up to female longevity – everything from biological … Read more
Local experts provide their best anti-aging tips. Can diet, exercise, hormone optimization and better sleep enhance men’s health and help them feel younger and live longer? Men’s Health Tips to Age Backward Naturally There certainly is no lack of information related to health and wellness, but men can be overwhelmed and confused by the seemingly … Read more
It’s no secret to anyone who has shopped at a grocery store within the past few months that the price of eggs has skyrocketed. The main culprit for rising costs – the average price of a dozen grade A eggs in the United States in January was a record-high $4.95 – is the H5 bird … Read more
Early adulthood is a time of forward momentum, growth and change – time when young adults are deeply focused on advancing their education, building a career and, for many, growing a family. Introducing a major disruption, such as a cancer diagnosis, can bring all of this to a screeching halt and leave you feeling isolated … Read more
When it comes to defining bullying, there is no real playbook, according to Ashlin Blum, owner of Empowered Family Therapy, clinical social worker and board-certified behavior analyst who explained that “Research points to bullying as a learned behavior that starts at home. It can also be school and environment-specific. For example, in one neighborhood, bullying … Read more
The HealthLinks Best in Health edition highlights the winners in all categories, but, along with that, it also points out some important work being done by some important local doctors. Take Dr. Julia Saylors with Best in Health winner Charleston Oncology, for example. She specializes in integrative oncology, which allows her to help people optimize … Read more