A Passion for Nourishing Community

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Charleston’s abundant agricultural resources challenge and inspire culinary professionals to create, innovate and elevate the importance of eating healthy and eating local. We spoke with three Charleston-area women food leaders who nourish their community through their passion for cooking. Amy Khan • holistic nutritionist and personal chef Over the past 11 years, holistic nutritionist and … Read more

Pushing the Bounds of Human Longevity

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On June 20, 1785, a farmer named Eilif Philipsen died in his hometown of Kinsarvik, Norway – an unremarkable event except that Philipsen was the first documented human centenarian, dying one day short of 103 years. While Philipsen was something of an anomaly in his lifetime, his achievement has been duplicated so often in the … Read more

Sculpting a New You in the New Year: Female Fitness Leaders Weigh in on Working Out

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As we transition into 2025, people will be making their New Year’s resolutions, and one of the most common goals that individuals aspire to after indulging in all that sweet and savory holiday food is to exercise more. But as female leaders in the local fitness and health and wellness field explained, getting fit and … Read more

Women and Children First – Access to Health Care

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It’s 2025, and society seems to be more advanced than ever. After all, technology virtually gives us the world at our fingertips. But tangible access to things like adequate health care remain out of reach for many. If you live in the hustle and bustle of a well-populated area, most health-related necessities are woven into … Read more

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