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

Nothing makes you want to get outside quite like a sunny spring day. But even a leisurely stroll down the

Studies done by Roper St. Francis Healthcare show that patients in our area have fallen far behind on the nationally

Of all men who undergo the “turn your head and cough” exam, 27 percent will be diagnosed with a hernia

Like more and more colorectal cancer patients nationwide, Mount Pleasant resident Marielle McLeod was young—she’d just turned 36—when she had

Unfortunately, peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is not on the minds of many people, and that’s not good. PAD affects more

Twisting, turning, standing, sitting, jumping, dancing, bending, walking….We can be hard on our joints, especially pivotal weight-bearing ones like knees

If you’re training for an athletic event, you probably think twice about what you eat to properly fuel a long

Even the least clumsy among us ends up with an inexplicable black and blue mark once in awhile. And if

The hustle and bustle of the holidays are upon us, and your to-do list is probably twice as long. But,

Here’s why it’s so important to find the right OB/GYN. Women are busy, and they’re also smart. Which means women

Opthalmologist, Dr. John Kulze discusses the changes you can expect from your eyes as you age. It happens all of

As you age, many health factors begin to affect your sex life, from heart problems to ED. This post shares

The staff at Roper St Francis provides tips and resources for choosing the right home-care-providers, whether it’s for yourself or

In Part 1 of this series, we discussed how making healthy diet and lifestyle choices can affect how we age

If we’re lucky enough, we will experience the aging process –it’s a fact of life. And if we’re proactive enough,

If you’ve had a heart attack and/or heart surgery you know it’s a frightening experience. So, what can you do