The instances of dementia are on the rise along with the frustration levels of their caregivers. Here a Dementia Dialogue Trainer and caregiver to a sister with dementia provides realistic…

With school back in session, back-to-school germs tend to spread. It’s the time of year when fevers, runny noses, coughs and even rashes are commonplace. Small spaces — like classrooms…

The kids are back to school and Fall has returned to the Lowcountry…well sort of. As Halloween approaches, we want to provide some safety tips to prevent any unexpected boo-boos:…

October may be Breast Cancer Awareness month, but taking control of your breast health is more than a one-month commitment. The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that one in eight…

“My hands and feet feel numb,” Jonathan told his wife in March 2019. Over the course of a week, his energy had been sapped, his legs felt weighted, his muscles…

On October 4, Roper St. Francis Healthcare opened a brand-new boutique hospital, bringing hometown healthcare to Berkeley County Written by Lauren Johnson Photography by Scott Henderson In 1923, Maude Callen…

A round up of the latest studies on health, wellness, and disease prevention, plus tips for boosting well being Image by Flamingo Images/Shutterstock Do Tunes Tune You Out? A study…

The HPV vaccine guards against the human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted infection that can lead to six different types of cancer later in life. When it hit the…

Photograph by Monkey Business Images Fall is a fast-paced, festive time of year with Halloween, Thanksgiving and a hefty portion of the holiday season all included. With sweets at every…

The power of immunization: a pillar of preventative health that saves an estimated 2.5 million lives each year. Get the facts.