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Assisted living communities provide the additional assistance residents need, while understanding independence is still a very important part of an individual’s life. Choosing a new home in an assisted living community is a daunting task. Comparing the options of rooms, amenities and food, anticipating what level of care is required now and in the future, […]
More than 30 percent of people 55 and older must deal every day with a high-pitched ringing sound that never stops. This condition, known as subjective tinnitus, can keep you from focusing, falling asleep or even holding a simple, back-and-forth conversation. The ringing is always there, fighting for your attention. Dr. Beth Alberto, an audiologist […]
Being a woman is complicated. From hormones to pregnancy to weight loss, our bodies are always a work in progress. Helping women through various stages of life is a mission for Dr. Loren Frankel of Palmetto Women’s Health. A mom of three, Dr. Frankel understands the work/life balance. A decade ago, she opened her own […]
A common misconception is that orthodontic care is not necessary at a young age. “Not true,” said Dr. Kathryn Stroud Bullwinkel, a doctor at Summerville Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. “If you don’t seek treatment early, you could lose the opportunity to easily and effectively fix a problem. When you are young, you are moldable and […]
Aging begins at birth. Every stage and age of life has a unique set of physiological and psychological needs. For optimal health and contentment in life, it is important to respect each step of the aging process and to continually redefine the areas in your life that impact healthy aging. Sometimes we get stuck in […]
Right after I started the new sugar-free diet that my good friend Katie recommended, I noticed I was no longer spitting blood into my bathroom sink after brushing my teeth. Perhaps that seems like too much information, but, trust me, there’s a lesson to be learned here. What we eat affects our oral health, and […]