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John Thornton had some serious chops when it came to playing his axe. In his case, that means he was a great trumpeter. He played in local jazz bands and in bands for well-known singers and groups like the Four Tops and the Temptations. He even taught at the Charleston Jazz Academy. Then, in 2022, … Read more
According to the National Institutes of Health, lack of access to regular dental care can result in ineffective and expensive overuse of emergency departments. North Charleston Dental Outreach provides access to basic dental care for low-to-no income, uninsured individuals in the Chicora-Cherokee community who cannot afford treatment at private dental offices. Services include dental screenings, … Read more
“It’s in your genes” is a common expression often used to describe a person who shares a personality trait or profession in common with a parent. These are typically innocuous familial connections that may help explain the origin of an individual’s passion or talent in a particular pursuit, but we can also inherit harmful genes … Read more
It doesn’t take long to discover when a good thing should keep going – just ask the team of experts at the Medical University of South Carolina Wellness Center. During the earliest weeks of a pilot pickleball program called Pick It Up for Parkinson’s, all signs signaled success. “I was nervous about the program,” confirmed … Read more
If we could all set realistic goals, stick to them and learn the art of patient and diligent effort, we would likely all be at our ideal weight, be devoid of chronic health issues, manage stress well and have our dream job. But achieving this self-made utopia is unrealistic at best – otherwise we would … Read more
Sometime after he turned 45, Louie Lewis of Taylors, South Carolina, went to see the dentist. He had been going since age 4, but this day would be a new experience. “I was expecting the same dental routine I had known since 1965: plaque scraping with a pointed metal object, teeth cleaning with a whirring … Read more