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Senior softball gives Lowcountry men a reason to keep moving By Jenny Peterson The ball flies into the outfield with a crack, impressive for any hitter, and even more so considering the age of the batter who hit it â 79 years old. At a weekly practice before the season, cheers, good-natured teasing and encouragement … Read more
Alvin Zakâs Medical Journey By Wendy Swat Snyder It began as an ordinary day. A softball game in Park Circle. A haircut, and then home. But Alvin Zak never made it home, and remembers nothing about the event that came close to being terminal for the 77-year-old. âHe had a widowmaker,â said his wife Florence … Read more
Recognizing perimenopause requires more than a blood test By Jenny Peterson Nicole, 43, knew something was off. Irritability, brain fog, selective anger and mood swings â it was a first in her normally even-keeled existence and had become a regular occurrance. Then she experienced the more mainstream symptoms often depicted among women of a certain … Read more
How a new generation is redefining community & connection at The Village at Summerville By Tess Farmer Retirement is changing. Todayâs older adults arenât necessarily looking for a quiet place to slow down; theyâre looking for a place to keep going. At The Village at Summerville, a Life Plan Community for adults 62 and over, … Read more
Tips for prevention, treatment and knowing when to seek medical care By D.J. Thatcher, RN, NRP As temperatures drop, respiratory viruses make their annual visit. Cold and flu season runs from October through April, according to The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), peaking from December through February. The common cold and flu are both … Read more
When it comes to choosing the people and businesses you rely on, excellence matters. That is why HealthLinks is once again proud to present its Best of Healthcare section, a guide highlighting the communityâs most respected healthcare professionals as voted on by our readers. This list includes leading physicians and medical practices, wellness experts, mental … Read more