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Nurse Earns Scholarship
In May, when Peace Roseau graduates from MUSC College of Nursing as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, she will continue her lifelong commitment to heal and serve others, especially youths who live in rural areas where access to mental … Read more
Medications and Bone Density
It’s so easy to forget that our bones are comprised of living tissue forever in a state of change as we age. The simple act of growing another day older can decrease our bone mass, making us more prone to … Read more
Back Alignment Matters
Back pain has become a silent epidemic that transcends age, occupation and lifestyle. According to health experts, poor back alignment is a major contributor to this pervasive issue. With many jobs tethering individuals to desks and screens for prolonged periods, … Read more
Beyond Treadmills and Dumbbells
As the fitness landscape evolves, gyms are no longer just a realm of treadmills and dumbbells; a new breed of fitness classes is reshaping exercise routines and creating a sense of community while sculpting bodies, building stamina and offering lots … Read more
Dance To Better Health
For the past 17 years, Greenville resident Anna Stankiewicz has given dance lessons to more than 2,000 people. She routinely sees youths and adults for many kinds of dances such as jazz, tap, ballet and Irish. But lately she has … Read more
Mighty Magnesium Hype
A quick scroll through TikTok or Instagram reveals a host of people touting the benefits of magnesium — from bettering health to warding off a variety of ailments. While people should all be leery of online health information, there is … Read more
Facing Fentanyl Reality
(Editor’s Note – This story is the first of a three-part series about the fentanyl crisis in our community, our state and our country.) It happened the week after he got home from a six-month stint overseas in the U.S. … Read more
Fore! Watch That Golf Swing
For most people who play golf recreationally, a bad day on the course nearly always beats a good day at the office. But sometimes even leisure activities can cause us to develop nagging aches and pains that can worsen over … Read more
Misinformation and Mental Health
Name the day, and a new trend will sweep the nation. Whether the trend is a Stanley cup, Starbucks’ olive oil coffee or Taylor + Kelce hype, something is always buzzing on late night talk shows and social media. Social … Read more
Superstar Chefs Cooking Tips
As winter turns to spring, we all want to start this new season fresh, starting with the foods we eat. Charleston’s culinary professionals make extraordinary food for people to enjoy, but when they’re cooking at home, they usually want the … Read more
Beyond The Winter Blues
Once the ornaments are boxed up and the holiday tablecloths are put away, there might be a feeling of relief that the chaos of November and December are behind us – even a chance to look forward to spring just … Read more
Healthy Smiles Start Early
One Saturday in 1965, 4-year-old Louie Lewis got in the car with his father, left his home in Taylors, South Carolina, and headed to a small brick building 3 miles away that he had never been to before. His father … Read more
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Senior Health
Embracing the Joy of Senior Living at South Bay at Mount Pleasant: Celebrating Holidays in Style
As the holidays approach, South Bay at Mount Pleasant and Shem Creek Health Center at South Bay come alive with festive decorations, twinkling lights and the unmistakable sound of laughter. For residents, it’s a time to cherish the company of … Read more
Mount Pleasant Gardens: We All Want to Belong
Mount Pleasant Gardens is a stand-alone memory care facility that strives to meet the unique needs of its residents. Through its commitment to both the residents and their families, Mount Pleasant Gardens focuses on enriching residents’ lives with opportunities to … Read more
Kid’s Health
Too Much Screen Time
We live in an age in which texting, messaging apps and social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook allow us to share every movement and every moment of our lives. While this connectivity is now firmly woven into the … Read more
Every Moment Matters: Eli Clark’s Story, Part Two
The Clark family was enjoying life in their new Mount Pleasant home after moving in 2015. Eli Clark “seemed to be doing really well,” according to his mother, Stephanie Clark, in the wake of his kidney transplant. But during the … Read more
Diabetes Health
Preventing Diabetes: Changing Your Lifestyle Can Delay or Prevent Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a serious disease caused by an excess of sugar in the blood because the body is unable to make or efficiently use insulin, a hormone created by the pancreas that helps turn glucose from food into … Read more
Diabetes: Changing the Course from a Lifetime of Illness to a Better Life
We are experiencing a health epidemic – an avoidable one at that. Diabetes is categorized as a group of metabolic diseases in which the body either does not respond to insulin or simply doesn’t produce enough insulin. There are different types of diabetes, and all of them impact glucose levels. Type 2 diabetes is typically […]
Cancer Health
Survivors Thrive at MUSC Strength Camp
The Medical University of South Carolina Wellness Center is improving the lives of prostate cancer survivors 10 weeks at a time through its Prostate Cancer Survivors’ Strength Camp. Participants begin each 90-minute session with educational briefings from experts in their … Read more
Alala: A Valuable Resource in the War Against Breast Cancer
Breast cancer can be exhausting, and the toll of navigating the ins and outs of what insurance may or may not cover can overwhelm patients to a point where they may miss out on resources available to them. Alala is … Read more
Alternative Health
Zelda Fosters Care
The new Medical University of South Carolina Children’s Health employee walked into the clinic wearing her employee badge proudly. She had completed a rigorous education program and was confident and composed. Her colleagues welcomed her warmly and were excited to … Read more
Healing Sound: Could Sound Therapy Be Right for You?
Ancient holistic approaches to healing the body and mind have always existed, quietly closeted under the nebulous label of alternative medicine. Sound – or vibration therapy – dates back to earliest recorded times. Jubal, the “father of those that play … Read more
Women’s Health
Good Bye Birth Control
For women, menstrual health and overall health are interconnected. Hormonal birth control is both a popular method of controlling the health of the menstrual cycle and eliminating the potential of pregnancy. In fact, “the pill” is the method of choice … Read more
Breakthrough Pill For Postpartum Depression
After giving birth to her oldest daughter 11 years ago, Charleston County resident Elaine DeaKyne went through “pretty severe postpartum depression” – to the point of needing support from Postpartum Support Charleston, where she serves as executive director. Zurzuvae – … Read more
Men’s Health
Men Who Battle Aging and Andropause
When women go through menopause, it’s characterized by the time in life when the woman stops having a menstrual period. Therefore, menopause is somewhat predictable and there’s an end in sight. Men, on the other hand, may go through a … Read more
Truths About Men’s Depression
The statistics about men and suicides are alarming: Though men comprise 49% of the population, they account for 80% of all suicides. Women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with depression, but men die by suicide three times more … Read more
HEALTHLINKS CHARLESTON MAGAZINE
Inside This Issue
- Fore! Watch That Golf Swing
- Physical Therapy Boom
- Superstar Chefs’ Cooking Tips
- Misinformation and Mental Health
- Beyond Treadmills and Dumbbells
- Wearables Ease Pain
- Mighty Magnesium Hype
- Alignment Matters
- More…
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