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I’m In an Abusive Relationship – Should I Tell My Doctor?

Mar 26, 2018 Comments Off on I’m In an Abusive Relationship – Should I Tell My Doctor?
September 14 @ 11:42 pm

  If you are experiencing domestic or partner violence, it is important to know how and where to seek help. Can you talk to your doctor about your situation without judgement or legal intervention? In most cases (barring child or elder abuse), discussing your experiences with your physician is confidential under…

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Easy New Year’s Resolutions

Dec 28, 2017 Comments Off on Easy New Year’s Resolutions
September 14 @ 11:42 pm

Another New Year, another batch of promises you may be inclined to break by February. These simple and pragmatic adjustments to your daily routine and diet can actually be achieved with minimal effort – and become a lifelong habit by the time you tear off the next calendar page. Drink…

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8 Telltale Signs of Pre-Diabetes

Nov 30, 2017 Comments Off on 8 Telltale Signs of Pre-Diabetes
September 14 @ 11:42 pm

Diabetes refers to a range of diseases that result from glucose imbalance – determined by how your body processes sugar. High levels of glucose in your blood can have serious and lasting effects on your health, whether you have Pre-diabetes or develop Type 2 diabetes. Pre-diabetes may be reversed if…

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How To Do A Self Breast Examination

Oct 3, 2017 Comments Off on How To Do A Self Breast Examination
September 14 @ 11:42 pm

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and a perfect reason to start a monthly regimen of self breast examinations to detect any abnormalities or changes in the breast tissue. According to The National Cancer Institute, approximately 12.4% of women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their life –…

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Eclipse Viewing Safety For Charleston, SC

Aug 4, 2017 Comments Off on Eclipse Viewing Safety For Charleston, SC
September 14 @ 11:42 pm

It is perhaps a once in a lifetime event: A breathtaking celestial show that will darken the lowcountry completely on Monday, August 21st from approximately 2:41 -2:44 pm. The solar eclipse is expected to bring large sums of people (and traffic) to a virtual standstill within a large radius of…

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Tips For Maintaining That Perfect Dad Bod

Jun 15, 2017 Comments Off on Tips For Maintaining That Perfect Dad Bod
September 14 @ 11:42 pm

Father’s Day is a great time to focus on men’s health. For dads especially, finding the time to commit to your body’s needs is critical. This easy to follow prescription points out the small ways by which you can incorporate wellness into your daily routine. You can’t teach an old…

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Top 12 Health & Wellness Books

Apr 24, 2017 Comments Off on Top 12 Health & Wellness Books
September 14 @ 11:42 pm

Love to indulge in a little health and wellness reading? We’ve compiled a list of some of the best published works from the last three years: From mindset magnums to the history of medicine and penetrating prose on mortality, you’re bound to find a book on this list that will leave…

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Eating Out: Your Healthiest Options

Apr 19, 2017 Comments Off on Eating Out: Your Healthiest Options
September 14 @ 11:42 pm

Let’s face it: Grabbing take-out or frequenting restaurants is one of our biggest weight loss pitfalls as a society. But grabbing meals on the go during a busy week are often a fact of life. Huge portion sizes, decadent dressings, whopping sodium levels and excessive oil continue to plague our…

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Menu Planning For Your Irritable Bowel

Apr 4, 2017 Comments Off on Menu Planning For Your Irritable Bowel
September 14 @ 11:42 pm

Chronic Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a disease that affects roughly 1 in 5 of the population – though many of us experience uncomfortable cramping, constipation or diarrhea often throughout our lives. So when should you consult a physician due to your inner turmoils? When symptoms of pain and discomfort become…

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What to Expect… When You’re Expecting A Colonoscopy

Mar 10, 2017 Comments Off on What to Expect… When You’re Expecting A Colonoscopy
September 14 @ 11:42 pm

Who is at risk for colorectal cancer? While you may not hear as much about this type of cancer, it is ranked as the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women in the United States today. While colorectal cancers have most commonly appeared in men and women…

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