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Orthopedic specialists can’t say for certain what causes a painful and lingering condition with the ominous appellation of frozen shoulder, but they agree that the nagging problem can take up to a year or more to go away and that there’s a decent chance that it eventually will return. Also known as adhesive capsulitis, frozen … Read more
When exploring the beauty of the Palmetto State, it’s easy to forget how vulnerable it is to climate change and the impact that adverse weather can have on local communities. As an effort to bring awareness to the changing climate and its effects, The South Carolina 7, also known as SC7, designs family-friendly expeditions and … Read more
Have you ever wanted to make someone’s wish come true? South Carolina women have the opportunity to do just that by signing up to be members of the W.I.S.H. Society. W.I.S.H. stands for Women Inspiring Strength and Hope, and that’s exactly what these women do, explained Crystal Alifanow, director of communications at Make-A-Wish® South Carolina. “Each of … Read more
By early 2020, longtime Botanist April Punsalan had already spent more than 20 years studying the use of plants in healing but wanted to impart her knowledge and experience to a wider range of people. So at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, she founded and opened the Yahola Herbal School in Charleston – not … Read more
Your frisky kitten suddenly slows down. You notice around her mouth a bit of drool. Your faithful old dog vomits, refuses food and possibly exhibits tremors or twitching. What’s going wrong with your pets, and what, as a responsible owner, should you do? “Get them to your veterinarian as quickly as possible,” counseled Shannon Graham, … Read more
When Antonio Vivaldi wrote his classic concerti, “The Four Seasons,” back in the early 1700s, he broke new ground musically to represent the unique aspects of winter, spring, summer and fall. Each movement captured the arrival and the “feelings” we experience as we move through the annual cycle. Of course, Vivaldi had never heard of … Read more