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 […]
General Health
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 […]
Bye Bye Patient Portal Fears
Being an active participant in one’s health and well-being has grown in popularity over the last decade and the medical industry has taken notice. The days of patients sitting around […]
Health Insurance Help and Surprises
Jeff McLean, an insurance agent with HealthMarkets in Mount Pleasant, recently worked with a local family of three who were surprised to learn that they qualified for financial assistance to […]
The Honor Walk: Walking Heroes Home
On June 19, 2017, life changed abruptly and tragically for a young family in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cletus Schneiders III choked on a piece of steak while his wife, Carrie, was […]
The Path To Organ Donation
(Editor’s Note: This story is the second in a three-part series of articles on kidney transplants, kidney health and disease prevention. In her early 50s, the writer learned that she […]
State Health Index Nears Rock Bottom
South Carolina recently got a report on its overall health for 2021, and, based on the findings, the state is only a breath away from hitting rock bottom. In their […]
Bon Appetit
As friends and family members roll into your homes this season, the HealthLinks team hopes you will enjoy some of our tasty holiday favorites. To health, happiness and the holidays […]