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With the COVID-19 pandemic beginning to recede and many of its restrictions being limited, people are planning trips once again, whether for long-postponed vacations or simply to visit with friends and family they’ve been separated from for two years or more. Of course, these very same families are pet lovers as well, and they understand … Read more
Residents of Johns Island, Kiawah Island and Seabrook Island will soon have a lifesaving emergency medical facility right in their own community, thanks to the Medical University of South Carolina. Construction is expected to start in August on a new free-standing emergency department and medical office building on Seabrook Island Road near the Bohicket Marina. … Read more
Running is a great way to stay in shape as you age; it’s one of the best things you can do for your cardiovascular health. In fact, runners lower their chances of dying from heart disease by half. And hitting the pavement improves longevity. One study found that runners had a 30% lower rate of … Read more
What is choking? Choking is when food or another foreign object becomes stuck in the airway. Choking prevents oxygen from getting to the lungs and the brain. Signs of someone choking: A person is not coughing. A person is unable to speak or breathe. A person is signaling for help, typically by holding their hands … Read more
It’s estimated that at least 2.2 billion people around the world suffer from some type of vision impairment. This issue affects people of all ages, although it is much more common in people over the age of 50. But vision impairment doesn’t have to be entirely debilitating. With help from an occupational therapist, people with … Read more
Silent diseases are medical conditions that are not visible to others, including the medical professionals who often have difficulty diagnosing them. Silent conditions include lupus, multiple sclerosis, Crohn’s disease and fibromyalgia. Because these conditions are invisible, those coping with them often face frustration and discrimination as a result of the impact the diseases have on … Read more