Rhoda and her husband, Jeff Woodard, both natives of New England, met more than two decades ago and quickly fell in love. Eventually, the couple moved to upstate South Carolina […]
General Health
Are you SAD or GLAD as Seasons Change?
When Antonio Vivaldi wrote his classic concerti, “The Four Seasons,” back in the early 1700s, he broke new ground musically to represent the unique aspects of winter, spring, summer and […]
More Than Just a Dog
There is a well-known quote that says, “Whoever said that diamonds are a girl’s best friend never owned a dog.” This quote rings true loud and clear for Erin Danzer, […]
Helping Inmates Turn Over a New Leaf
Have you ever tried to break a bad habit? Whether it’s nail biting or online shopping, chances are there’s a habit you’d change if you could. Maybe you’ve even tried […]
Digital Hearing Aid Improvements
“What? What did you say? I can’t hear you.” For some people, especially older adults, those are familiar refrains. Hearing loss can be frustrating – both for people who have […]
Understanding Direct Primary Care
Dr. Brian Blank became a primary care physician because he wanted to develop meaningful relationships with patients to help them improve their health. But he says the traditional primary care […]
LGBTQ Health Care
“There’s a lot of fear, a lot of mistrust of health care providers,” said Chase Glenn. The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and gender and sexuality expressions beyond the cis-gender, […]
There is Good and Bad Inflammation
Inflammation – the name alone carries visions of redness, swelling, hurting bones and joints and a human body yelling for help. But inflammation is not only a friend to your […]
Treatments for Pinched Nerves
For the vast majority of people suffering from a pinched nerve, the typical advice of rest, limited movement of the affected area and alternating ice and heat packs can solve […]
Signs of Meniere’s Disease
Its name is tricky to pronounce, its arrival is signaled by vertigo and tinnitus and, as it progresses, its presence tends to worsen with hearing loss, imbalance and the sensation […]
Basic First Aid Treatments
First aid is emergency care or treatment given to an ill or injured person before regular medical aid can be obtained. It is typically is provided at the location the […]
Don’t Ignore Eye Issues
Are you bothered by what might be described as cobwebs, swirling amoebas, dancing squigglies or strange black dots every time you open your eyes? Do flashes of light that seem […]