Weight Loss

Everyone goes shopping for groceries, most of us at least once a week. We cruise through the aisles past an abundance of appealing food items, loading our carts with everything from Almond Joy candy bars to zucchini. But do we ever give more than a passing thought to what we are doing and why? That’s … Read more

Fads come and go: the pet rock, the hula hoop and diets. And, after the holiday season, it might be tempting to consider burning off some of those festive calories with a “fad” or “crash” diet. But are these sometimes exotic eating regimens good or bad for you? HealthLinks asked the experts to review a … Read more

The Sweatbox gym in West Ashley is just what it sounds like. If you walk in and see a “Think Boxing” trainer practicing drills with a private student, you’d be right in assuming it’s a sweaty, heart-pumping and powerful workout. What you might not guess is that it’s also a form of mental health therapy … Read more

It’s widely accepted that we tend to gain a bit of weight during the colder months of the year; earlier sunsets and cold winter evenings call for stick-to-your-bones dishes, and, of course, the onslaught of company parties and holiday gatherings are surefire culprits. But there’s another source for weight gain that often flies under the […]

Looking for a local weight loss or wellness program? Look no further! Here is a list of some local health and wellness programs for adults and children. MUSC WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS There are nine different MUSC Weight Management Programs from which to choose. The website even offers a “program matching calculator” to help you choose […]

It’s torture. You’re dining out and you’re determined to be healthy, but – oh! – look at that bread basket, and – c’mon! – surely you’re not going to have to settle for a salad on this special night out? It is possible to dine out in a healthy way, said Dr. Will Bulsiewicz of […]