Healthy Aging
When to talk to a doctor about hearing loss Written by Kinsey Gidick The winter holidays mark a time for
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month but taking control of your breast health is more than a one-month commitment. While
Want to live a longer, healthier life? A regular checkup with your doctor will help. Read on to see if
Let’s be honest: A trip to the doctor’s office doesn’t top anyone’s fun list. But, regular well visits are key
Recognize the Signs to Find the Relief You Need Women often dread or fear menopause. But for many, it can
A Roper St. Francis Healthcare affiliated dietitian shares senior-specific nutrition tips Written by Dustin Waters While we can’t redo health
Going the Distance New research suggests how much you walk may be more important than how hard you hustle If
Summer’s here and we’re all heading outside to soak up that sunshine. You’ve likely considered sunscreen (we hope!), but make
How much do you know about your skeleton—the framework that carries you throughout your days? Here, get schooled on how
Why you should get over your dread of the doctor right now Unlike women, who are often referred to a
If you are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease, you know that the experience is both a gift and
Written by Lauren B. Johnson Photographs by Sarah Westmoreland Embrace it! Longer days and mild temps are enticing us all
Committing to healthy habits can be hard, especially since some of the weightiest rewards of eating well, exercising regularly, watching
Written by Dustin Waters Retirement provides ample opportunity to pursue your passions, which can yield big benefits for your health
Written by Kinsey Gidick Step aside, diamonds. When it comes to health and wellness, a trusted OB/GYN is a girl’s
Mention going to get a colonoscopy to a friend or loved one and you’ll likely get either a grimace or
Aches and pains are largely considered a rite of passage as we age. Certain discomforts, however, warrant prompt treatment By
Less than two years after a car accident that shattered her lower limbs, Johns Island resident Lynn Green—pictured here at
The instances of dementia are on the rise along with the frustration levels of their caregivers. Here a Dementia Dialogue
Current and former smokers have 25 times the risk of developing lung cancer compared to non-smokers. The good news is
How a senior self-defense class is giving people confidence in the face of danger Written by Kinsey Gidick Earlier this
We all have memory slips and occasionally misplace our keys, and that tends to happen more often as we get
Sexual function is a vital part of men’s health, and for those suffering from erectile dysfunction, life can be frustrating
Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones, making them thin and porous. It’s caused by the body breaking down bone