Articles from the current issue of HealthLinks Magazine.
The concept of eating right and exercising has been around for thousands of years; even the ancient Greeks connected these habits to better health. It’s easier said than done, though, and the quest to lose weight has become a multi-billion-dollar industry. The idea of a “magic weight -loss pill” was once the stuff of dreams, … Read more
With the recent return of the two astronauts who were stranded on the International Space Station for nine months, much of the media coverage has focused on the pair’s physical adjustment to Earth’s gravity. Space travelers often experience problems with their vestibular system, a sensory system within the ear and brain that helps a person … Read more
The city of Charleston can be a challenging place to navigate for runners, walkers and bikers, especially for those wishing to leave from and return to the peninsula by crossing the Ashley River. But after waiting for a decade and a half, outdoor enthusiasts are finally looking forward to using a pedestrian bridge that will … Read more
Dr. Sonny O: Recognized as Best Plastic Surgeon Since 2020 Dr. Sonny O has been chosen by the readers of HealthLinks as the best Plastic Surgeon every year since the Best in Health awards were established in 2020. “It’s a tremendous honor, and the fact that I’m receiving this award again is probably more meaningful. … Read more
Growing up in West Virginia in the 1970s, Harold Moore kept dogs, cats, fish, guinea pigs and even two corn snakes as pets. He fed them table scraps, holiday treats, potatoes and gravy and even bites of cherry pie – but never tomatoes, beans, cucumbers or any other kind of produce. “I didn’t know of … Read more
A few weeks ago, my wife reminds me that it’s time for my Medicare physical – an annual visit to my family physician so he can tell me what I already know: If I don’t eat right and exercise regularly, I might or might not be around for next year’s checkup. My one and only … Read more