By Radley West I failed a client whose goal was to lose weight. Unfortunately, in my world this is not a new or unique event. However, there’s more to this story and why it is important. My client planned to get to the gym three times per week and trackContinue Reading
Forged Physical Therapy, a trusted name in physical therapy and performance training in the Midlands, has moved into a larger, more accessible clinic at 1150 Bower Parkway, Suite F8, in Columbia. “We’ve outgrown our current space, and this new location gives our team more room to grow while continuing toContinue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy, Certified Holistic Nutritionist & Integrative Health Coach With so much conflicting health information out there, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But wellness doesn’t have to be complicated—it should feel empowering. Each season offers us simple ways to support the body naturally. Here’s what’s new in the worldContinue Reading
MUSC Health is teaming up with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department to help save lives. On July 9, the health system donated 14 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) during a press conference held at MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown. These AEDs will be placed in patrol cars throughout Richland County,Continue Reading
Prisma Health is making it easier for patients across South Carolina to access cutting-edge surgical care. The health system is expanding its robotic-assisted surgery program to more hospitals across the state, helping more people benefit from less invasive procedures and faster recoveries—without having to travel far from home. As partContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose Seventy-million Americans struggle with sleep problems, a crisis with serious health implications (depression, cardiovascular disease, memory issues, obesity, diabetes, weakened immune function, diseases, and persistent physical or mental fatigue). Fortunately, there are many proven techniques to help you sleep more effectively and awaken feeling refreshed. Let’s exploreContinue Reading
By Eileen Renders Sometimes, we are unsure whether we are overweight or our weight is in the right range for our sex, height, and body weight. We all have learned that being overweight, and especially obese, we are at a higher risk for certain types of cancer, heart disease, hypertension,Continue Reading
By Eileen Renders Can Stress Cause Cancer? According to City of Hope, and their medical and editorial guidelines, and I quote, “Studies suggest that chemical changes within the body due to stress increase the risk of conditions like heart disease and diabetes and the growth and spread of cancer.” ForContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital has once again earned national recognition for excellence in nursing, receiving its second Magnet designation—this time with Distinction—from the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Commission on Magnet. The Magnet with Distinction designation is the highest level of recognition awarded by the ANCCContinue Reading
By Dee Anne Griffin With the recent South Carolina scorching summer, there is an increased risk of heat related injuries such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke. As our temperatures soar past 95 and the humidity levels rise above 80%, safety becomes a priority. Heat exhaustion symptoms include heavy sweating, coolContinue Reading
Eating for Healing By Jennifer Tardy With the summer heat in full swing, I wanted to share a few helpful tips — plus a quick and balanced recipe that’s become a weekly favorite in my own kitchen. But first… a personal update on my health journey. Lately, I’ve seen aContinue Reading