"This is an equal-opportunity disease. While we see sleep apnea in people who fit the common profile, the fact is that it doesn’t matter if you’re skinny or fat, young or old." This post originally appeared on Charleston Physicians. Dr. Dana Blalock is on a mission to educate people about the common misconceptions associated with sleep apnea and snoring. A dentist for 32 … [Read more...]
Can You Avoid the Cold and Flu Season?
Colds and flus have become synonymous with the holiday season. Once the kids are back in school, noses start to sniffle and throats begin to tickle. Getting sick is unavoidable, or is it? In a sea of crumpled Kleenexes and cough-drop wrappers, is there hope for a germ-free season? Some local experts gave their best advice on prevention, vaccinations and … [Read more...]
Talk Less, Walk More: Phone Apps that Burn Calories
If your New Year’s resolutions whisper sweet promises of a new exercise regiment, how long before they dissolve into a puff of smoke, like steam lifting off a morning cup of joe? If you’re like me, a healthier you is always on the horizon — but just how realistic is it? Exercise classes sound great, but are not always consistently convenient. Working out at home presents daily … [Read more...]
Think Boxing: Teaching the Power to Heal From Within
Boxing is often called “the sweet science” – a sport that requires mental and physical fortitude, discipline and the power to step away when the timing is right. Boxers must be present, forward thinking and tactical in their command of the ring. It’s a sport of survival, and one that Think Boxing founders Beth Matenaer and Jason Scalzo believe can transition beyond the ring and … [Read more...]
Can You Avoid the Cold and Flu Season?
Colds and flus have become synonymous with the holiday season. Once the kids are back in school, noses start to sniffle and throats begin to tickle. Getting sick is unavoidable, or is it? In a sea of crumpled Kleenexes and cough-drop wrappers, is there hope for a germ-free season? Some local experts gave their best advice on prevention, vaccinations and … [Read more...]
Welcome to Medicare!
Consider it a birthday present. Once you turn 65 (actually up to three months before and after that milestone), you can enroll in Medicare, a federal government program that provides health care coverage for people 65 and over. For many who have lived either underinsured or uninsured, being eligible for Medicare is a welcome benefit to older age. But there are many things … [Read more...]
A Reflection of Our Community: MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital
You have to look down to enjoy the design on the hallway walls of the brand-new, soon-to-be-open, Medical University of South Carolina Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital. Why? Because the artwork is at the eye level of a child, of course. And the aquariums that welcome hungry visitors to the cafeteria on the seventh floor are managed in partnership with the South Carolina … [Read more...]
How Employees’ Well-Being Effects the Bottom Line: Good Health Is Good for Business
Shannon Depiesse, a triathlete enthusiast, floated the idea of a women’s team to participate in the local She Tris sprint triathlons to the company she works for, Meadors, Inc. Four of her colleagues signed up and trained together while Meadors supported and encouraged them. Meadors, located in Charleston, is in the business of high-end architecture, design, construction and … [Read more...]
Our Teens Are Vaping: What You Might Want to Know
“Everyone vapes in school.” If your teenager has ever said this to you, it’s not an exaggeration. Vaping is a serious problem among our youth. According to the Office of the U.S. General Surgeon, e-cigarette use is higher among high school students than adults. The solution: education and parental involvement. “Students and adults see the colorful packages and candy-like … [Read more...]
Eliminate Underarm Sweat and Odor: miraDry Offered by Dr. Marshall Allyn White
It is often said that there are only two things in life that are a sure thing: death and taxes. However, there is another unavoidable pitfall — sweat! For everyone, and in particular those here in the South, underarm sweat and odor are often an embarrassing compromise while enjoying year-round warm temperatures and sunshine. As that thermostat climbs and climbs during the … [Read more...]
Coastal Podiatry: Making Foot Care a Walk in the Park
Most who live in the South Carolina Lowcountry embrace an active lifestyle. And with that can come foot problems. It’s a daily battle for many, and Coastal Podiatry specializes in everything from preventative maintenance to reconstructive foot and ankle surgery. Family owned and operated, Dr. Rahn Ravenell and his wife, Dr. Tamika Ravenell, offer the best possible care for … [Read more...]