Articles from the current issue of HealthLinks Magazine.
Intermittent fasting may support weight loss, metabolic health and lower blood pressure. Those interested in weight loss and improvement in overall health might benefit from intermittent fasting, a pattern in which eating is restricted to a scheduled time window followed by an extended period of not eating. The goals of IF are to accelerate weight … Read more
While we can’t stop time, targeted therapies and lifestyle strategies may help slow biological aging. As people age, it’s only natural that we search for ways to turn back the clock and improve our quality of life as we get older. What we are actually referring to are our epigenetic clocks and aging, meaning your … Read more
Runner’s High in Charleston Charleston is a runner’s paradise, offering everything from straight, paved roads with amazing views to challenging terrain along historical cobblestone streets. Many runners experience what’s called a “runner’s high,” a euphoric feeling brought on by physical exertion. But what exactly causes a runner’s high and is it safe? What Causes a … Read more
Colonoscopies Save Lives: What to know after 45 Colonoscopy at 45 in Charleston Colon cancer is one of the deadliest cancers in the United States, but, unlike many others, it is also one of the most preventable. Precancerous areas can be treated, and, if cancer is found and caught early, there is a high chance … Read more
IEP Advocacy in Charleston When Jennifer Burke looks back on her son Cayden’s earliest years in school, she remembers equal parts fear and determination. Cayden was diagnosed with autism at age 3 and entered the Charleston County School District through Child Find shortly after. Like many parents facing an individualized education program, or IEP, Burke … Read more
Local Sourcing in Charleston Let’s spill the sweet tea: Charleston isn’t just about pastel antebellum houses and carriage rides. This city is the heartbeat of Southern food culture. Nobody does local and seasonal like the Holy City. Forget tired trends and foodie catchphrases – here, “eat local” is more than a trend: It’s a full-on … Read more