Healthy Aging
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
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
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,