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Once upon a time, Dr. Duke was a Californian with a love of relaxing on a quiet beach right around Malibu. It was on a normal sunny Saturday when I made that trek in the company of a few close friends, including one guy I’ll call Jake. He was a bon vivant as well as … Read more
As the summer sun begins to heat up in South Carolina and humidity rolls in from the coast, expanses of green plants begin to crawl out of hiding – and so do skin issues of summer’s past. Indigenous people have relied on the innate healing properties of plants for centuries, and many of the essential … Read more
Erin Jones was raised in St. Louis, Missouri, but she and her family spent summer vacations on the beaches of Hilton Head. After graduating from the University of Missouri-Columbia, she accepted a Clemson University job offer in Summerton. Eventually, she responded to the ocean’s call, relocating to Charleston in 2003, where she became a mental … Read more
“Put me in, coach!” A 2011 Associated Press story revealed that more than half of professional football players said they’d hide a concussion just to be able to keep playing. And, since not all concussions are evident immediately, they can get away with it, although the long-term consequences of brain injury can be devastating and … Read more
It’s impossible to hide from the sun, especially when there are multiple benefits to being outdoors, including encouraging movement, boosting mood and reducing stress. Unfortunately, however, sun damage is a concern for many Americans, especially those over 50. Changes in pigmentation such as age spots, liver spots and freckles, along with wrinkles and other signs … Read more
We are excited to present the first ever HealthLinks Women in Health edition. On the following pages, you’ll find some of the most influential local women in health care. It was an honor speaking to them and learning about each of their unique journeys – including why they entered the health care field, who inspires … Read more