Spring is typically a busy season for outdoor socializing. And for adults, festive gatherings often include alcohol. As temperatures

  THE FLAW: Gluten is the protein most commonly found in breads and grains. “While eliminating breads, cereals, pastas, etc.

Photograph by Samantha Jean Becker Pan-seared pork tenderloin with steamed shrimp dumplings and a baby greens salad Tucked in the

“When symptoms start showing up, you have to respond immediately,” says local stroke survivor Ron Brinson, pictured here with his

Written by Lauren B. Johnson Photographs by Sarah Westmoreland Embrace it! Longer days and mild temps are enticing us all

Written By Molly Ramsey Roper St. Francis Healthcare affiliated psychiatrist Dr. Sarah Coker shares the importance of taking time away

Written by Kinsey Gidick Step aside, diamonds. When it comes to health and wellness, a trusted OB/GYN is a girl’s

Just in time for the peak of cold and flu season, a Roper St. Francis Healthcare affiliated family medicine doctor

This year we’re saying down with the fad diets once and for all and instead are pledging allegiance to a

(Top Right) Power Greens Salad with falafel and a Great Grains Bowl with chicken and grilled vegetables; (Bottom Left)  Great

THE FLAW: “Many patients ask for across-the-board recommendations for macronutrients, like how many grams of carbohydrates or fats food items

Unpacking the many health perks of massage By Molly Ramsey Many of us would classify massage as an indulgence: A

Less than two years after a car accident that shattered her lower limbs, Johns Island resident Lynn Green—pictured here at

Spaghetti and meatballs, Alfredo and lasagna—many of our favorite comfort foods involve pasta noodles. And while no one’s touting them

Juicy turkey dressed with gravy and cranberry sauce. Creamy, garlic mashed potatoes, decadent chocolate treats, and your grandmother’s famous buttery,

Far more than feeling guilty, shame can be a debilitating condition that manifests in myriad ways, says a Roper St.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare affiliated dietitian Erin Castle walks us through a nutritious lunch or dinner order for two at

Fall is football season, and, for many, chicken wings are a requisite for a proper tailgating spread. Chicken is often

Photograph by Voyagerix THE FLAW: Reducing your consumption of foods high in calories, saturated fats and simple carbohydrates is indeed

Every Second Counts. Know the Signs of a Stroke. It’s summer time, which hopefully means more time to sit back,

At the Roper Hospital Cardiac Wellness & Rehabilitation Center, we work with patients recovering from heart attacks or help them

Not all breasts are created equal. Girls learn this at puberty, and women re-learn it all the time, thanks to

Every season should be sunscreen season, according to Dr. Marta Hampton, a Roper St. Francis Healthcare-affiliated dermatologist. “Wearing sunscreen is

A coffee with all the fixings on your way to work (100 calories), a 20-ounce soda at lunch (240 calories),