By Mike DuBose Covid is spreading like wildfire across the nation. Healthcare professionals we interviewed in September 2024, stated “It’s rampant.” An extremely elevated level of COVID-19 is being detected in wastewater and sewage in all states. Covid, unlike flu and RSV—where activity accelerates in cooler months, doesn’t have aContinue Reading

By Eileen Renders Congratulations to all who are ready to embark on a lifestyle that promises to help you on your journey toward becoming the best you can be. To become and remain fit, and healthy, and to avoid disease, we first need to put our priorities in the orderContinue Reading

By Mike DuBose with Surb Guram, MD Back pain is a common, often debilitating condition that affects millions of people. As I recently unexpectedly experienced, it varies from mild discomfort to severe, chronic pain. Finding effective treatments for back pain depends upon its severity and accurate diagnosis. To follow upContinue Reading

By Eileen Renders We all mature into different personalities with diverse interests, talents, abilities, and goals. I want to direct your interest right now, however, on a topic we all share in common. Regardless of our differences, we all require energy, inspiration, and the ability to achieve our goals. Therefore,Continue Reading

By Mike DuBose with Surb Guram, MD Back pain is a highly prevalent condition worldwide and affects people of all ages and backgrounds. The Global Burden of Disease Study reported 65% of adults experience back pain during their lifetimes which is a leading cause of disabilities. Older individuals are moreContinue Reading

Mirci has announced that it will receive $160,000 from United Way of the Midlands to support its program operations for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The grant will be used to support the general operations of Mirci’s clinical mental health services and programs throughout the coming year. “Having been a partnerContinue Reading

By Eileen Renders Much of the information contained in this article has been provided to us on the website https://www.health.harvard.edu/topics/nutrition#nutrition0. Because the information on this topic is extensive, I am cutting to the bone with what we all need to know about good nutrition, and why it is so importantContinue Reading

IRMO, SC – Get ready to dance the night away! Prisma Health, in partnership with the Town of Irmo and Texas Roadhouse, is hosting a free Zumba in the Park event on August 9 from 7 PM to 9 PM at the Irmo Community Park, recently renamed Moore Park, locatedContinue Reading