For many patients, the quality of their OB-GYN care and their preference for a woman tops their list of considerations when they search for their ideal doctor. A female OB-GYN, […]
General Health
Are You Ready To Trust A Surgical Robot?
Does the thought of a steely, cold metal robot operating on your fragile body feel a bit unsettling? A historic milestone that recently took place at Summerville Medical Center should […]
F.E.T.C.H. Program Nudges Healing Forward
“How do you feel about dogs?” Katelyn Leitner, child life specialist, asks a nervous patient at Prisma Health-Upstate. When the little girl says she loves dogs, Leitner nudges the conversation […]
Four Exercises For Pregnant Moms
There was a time when pregnant women were discouraged from exercise as gentle as taking a walk because gravity might pull the baby out prematurely. Modern science has debunked those […]
When Mother’s Milk Doesn’t Flow
Lindsay Hall hoped to breastfeed her infant son for six months. She attended classes and did as much reading as possible prior to his delivery during the coronavirus pandemic. But […]
Chocolate: A Fun Way to Stay Healthy – and Young
Chocolate has been called the food of the gods – and its nutritional and medicinal qualities have been touted from the carvings of the ancient Olmec Indians of Central America […]
Tips for Protecting Memory
Einstein called it deceptive, Spanish artist Salvador Dali dedicated a painting to its persistence and U.S. writer William S. Burroughs once claimed that it kept people trapped within their own […]
The End of the Pandemic?
While I “pondered weak and weary” by the flickering light of … a Bic disposable I was using to light a postprandial cheroot – Relax: I was alone and outdoors […]
Tips for More Comfortable Travel: Hit the Road, Spare Your Body
Long hours crammed into cars, planes and trains can make even the most fit body cranky. Following a few tips and tricks can curb the chances that crankiness will creep […]
Gifts for Naughty and Nice Pets
Santa is checking his list and checking it twice to see which family pet has been naughty or nice. As pets make it to Santa’s list and family members shop […]
Fighting Loneliness: One Isn’t The Loneliest Number
Those who are feeling really lonely often are not alone or apart from others; they describe loneliness as a feeling of not being heard or understood, even if they are […]
The Benefits Of Volunteering: Giving Betters Your Health
People often decide to volunteer to make a difference and improve lives other than their own – and an ever-growing body of research suggests that volunteering offers health benefits that […]