Fore! Watch That Golf Swing

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For most people who play golf recreationally, a bad day on the course nearly always beats a good day at the office. But sometimes even leisure activities can cause us to develop nagging aches and pains that can worsen over time if left untreated, and golf is no exception. A 2019 study published in the … Read more

Misinformation and Mental Health

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Name the day, and a new trend will sweep the nation. Whether the trend is a Stanley cup, Starbucks’ olive oil coffee or Taylor + Kelce hype, something is always buzzing on late night talk shows and social media. Social media blasts a formidable amount of trendy information about health as well — forest bathing, … Read more

Superstar Chefs Cooking Tips

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As winter turns to spring, we all want to start this new season fresh, starting with the foods we eat. Charleston’s culinary professionals make extraordinary food for people to enjoy, but when they’re cooking at home, they usually want the same things you do — flavorful, healthy meals. We asked a few to share their … Read more

Beyond The Winter Blues

Once the ornaments are boxed up and the holiday tablecloths are put away, there might be a feeling of relief that the chaos of November and December are behind us – even a chance to look forward to spring just around the corner. For some people, however, the winter months, coupled with feelings of sadness … Read more

Our Senses: More Than Five – and Counting

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“Our ability to use all these senses is a gift,” Eatough said. “Imagine what life would be like without even one of them.” In the summer of 1985, Greenville County resident Tommy Lewis Neal was playing outfield on his softball team when a batter hit the ball in the gap. He raced to prevent an … Read more

Deep Brain Stimulation Revolutionizes Treatment

ILLUSTRATION: Deep Brain Stimulation

In the summer of 2011, when U.S. resident Yoheved Hasson began feeling involuntary shaking in her left leg, she soon learned from a local neurologist that she had Parkinson’s disease. Several years later, after trying prescription medications and other treatments to no avail, she was told by doctors that her only hope for recovery was … Read more

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