This isn’t news: Wash your hands. Social distance. Wear a mask. We’re all weary of hearing about all of this. But the longer it takes for everyone to follow the guidelines, the longer it’s going to … Continue Reading...
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Upstate, SC Health & Wellness Articles
Overcoming Childhood Cancer
Think about most first graders you know — chances are, they have abundant energy. But when Hope Blackwell was starting school as a 6-year-old, adults soon realized that something was amiss. Hope would … Continue Reading...
Unfortunately, Cancer Hasn’t Stopped
Let’s face it. Every time we turn around these days something has either canceled, closed or stopped. But as we deal with one closed door after another, there are, unfortunately, some things that … Continue Reading...
Foods that Boost Immunity
With the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic, people are more concerned about staying healthy than ever before. We’ve all heard how important it is to wear masks, wash hands and keep our distance from … Continue Reading...
The New HealthLinks Podcast
“What the heck is a ‘podcast’,” said nobody under the age of 30. If you don’t happen to fall into that digitally-savvy group, read on. In brief, podcasts are self-contained audio programs, … Continue Reading...
Free Dental Health Clinics
Most people understand the importance of oral health, but dental services can be cost-prohibitive for people with low incomes and no insurance coverage. Free dental health clinics not only offer … Continue Reading...
The Best Place to Rehab
You only want the best for your loved ones as they recover from a traumatic injury or adjust to a disabling disease or chronic illness. But what type of rehabilitation service is best? Kristy … Continue Reading...
Oral Health and Overall Health
Years ago, my primary care doctor told me that flossing every day would add two years to my life. That stuck with me. But it also got me thinking. Why did my family medicine physician give me … Continue Reading...
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Indigo Pediatric Says Practice Balance and Frequency
When working with parents and children on good oral hygiene, Dr. Rula Shalabi of Indigo Pediatric Dentistry in Easley has a simple philosophy – “Frequency is key.” Parents make many “rookie” … Continue Reading...
Cavity Facts
We’ve all heard the same things since early childhood: “Candy gives you cavities! Brush your teeth twice a day, or you’ll get cavities!” And now, we likely tell our own children the same thing. But do … Continue Reading...
Interdisciplinary Approach to Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s disease is an insidious culprit, “sneaking up” on an estimated 200,000 Americans every year, most of them over the age of 50, often after silently attacking important areas of the … Continue Reading...
The Blood Connection in the Upstate
If you are looking for a way to give back during the COVID-19 pandemic, consider giving blood. There is a need for blood donations during this time, and the folks at The Blood Connection want the … Continue Reading...
HydroONE Combats Obesity
Did you know that there are three grams of sugar in one of those small packages of sweetener that you put in your coffee? And did you know that there are about 20 of those sugar packages in a 32-ounce … Continue Reading...
Customer Satisfaction for Medical Supplies
Anita Patel can relate to her Tri-State Medical Supplies customers. She and her husband, Roy Patel, own the medical equipment business that has locations in both Spartanburg and Boiling Springs. … Continue Reading...
Heal Faster with Stem Cell Therapy
As we get older, our body’s regenerative capabilities can wane, leaving us vulnerable to a range of painful degenerative conditions, including joint arthritis. But cells from a healthy baby’s … Continue Reading...
Delaying Tooth Decay with Silver Diamine Fluoride
Dental caries affect 1 out of 4 children aged 2 to 5 years old, according to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Today, there is a less invasive and more conservative way to treat dental … Continue Reading...
