It takes immense strength to fight a disease, let alone to fight one while you’re still in school and simultaneously caring for your family. Ryan Timmons, 23, was only a […]
General Health
GAPS Finds a Way to Make Lemonade Out of a Lemon
It’s hard to find something positive to say about the COVID-19 pandemic, but, for the Greenville Area Parkinson Society, there has been somewhat of an upside. Executive Director Laryn Weaver […]
Caregivers Also Need Care
COVID-19 has added stress to the already difficult task of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. “It has been devastating for a lot of families,” said Sara Perry, […]
Holiday Flavors
‘Tis the season for delightful holiday foods; to the palate, the holidays are synonymous with herbs and spices that bring the Yuletide season to life. And there’s good news for […]
Wills and Trusts
Planning for the future is never easy. Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, long-term care and funerals are complicated topics that require us to make concrete decisions, explore complex legal topics […]
Post-Surgery Care
Going into the hospital for surgery or an inpatient medical stay or procedure can be a worrying event even in the best of times. But add to that the unique […]
Vascular Vein Treatment
You’re a service worker and you’re on your feet all day. By shift’s end, your feet hurt, your legs are tired and achy, and your ankles are swollen. That’s not […]
Can I Afford to be Sick?
How can you prepare yourself to battle the potentially lethal effects of COVID-19? Eating healthy, exercising regularly and avoiding tobacco products would be a good start. In other words, if […]
Prison System Health Care
Have you ever wondered how prisoners in South Carolina receive health care? For most of us, it’s not something we’ve considered. For the 17,000 inmates and thousands of people employed […]
The COVID Vaccine in South Carolina
While the world has paused for the COVID-19 pandemic, two of the most-asked questions about returning to regular life are “When will there be a vaccine?” and “Will it be […]
Brain Boosting Practices
It’s no secret that as we age, our bodies tend to slow down. Many adults notice changes in memory, metabolism and reflexes as part of the natural process of aging, […]
Atrial Fibrillation Technology
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 700,000 Americans are hospitalized annually with atrial fibrillation as their primary diagnosis. Without intervention, these patients become five times more […]