If you’ve never experienced the debilitating pain of a migraine headache, consider yourself blessed. “In high school, I would literally bang my head on the floor to try and stop […]
General Health
South Carolina’s Most Common Illnesses
Attempting to quantify the most common medical disorders in South Carolina brings to mind the tale arising from the ancient Indian subcontinent of blind men describing a strange animal – […]
Making Sense of Behavioral & Developmental Disorders
Behavioral and developmental disorders have become more common in recent years. While the jury is still out on whether those numbers can be attributed to better diagnoses or a toxic […]
Treating Scoliosis
Scoliosis, in medical terms, is a lateral deviation of the spine and affects one third of the population to some degree. That seems troublesome. However, only about 1 percent of […]
What to Know About Allergies
Whether we’re talking pet dander, dust or dairy products, allergens are everywhere. For those who struggle with allergies on a regular basis, it can be a daunting experience. Fortunately, there […]
Our Diet As We Age
Food is consistently a theme that brings people together – nightly with family around the dinner table, meeting friends at a restaurant, holiday meals and more. The importance of food […]
Diabetes in the Golden Years
As people age, it’s easy to mistake symptoms of Type 2 diabetes as simply part of the process of getting older. Increased thirst, increased urination, fatigue, poor healing of wounds […]
Medical Helicopter Delivers Speedy Care
“No traffic and 140 miles per hour makes a big difference.” When it comes to medical emergencies, that difference can mean life or death. Helicopter pilot David Ellis knows from […]
Depression in the Golden Years
It can happen more easily than you think: a once-healthy, active and social person may experience any number of issues as a senior which could open the door for the […]
Inside Look at Medicare
When you turn 65, the federal government will start picking up the cost of most of your medical needs, and you’ll be paying far less in health care premiums. But […]
Slowing Down the Effects of Alzheimer’s and Dementia
The onset of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease can be a devastating time both for the person facing these illnesses and his or her loved ones. But, while troubling, this doesn’t […]
Stay Fit With Pickleball
If you know anyone who has moved to one of those age 55 and older communities – especially in Florida – you may well have heard them rhapsodizing about how […]