By Eileen Renders There are no answers, according to the National Cancer Institute, as to why some people develop cancer, and others do not. They do note that there are cancer risk factors that involve exposure to certain chemicals or other substances, including specific lifestyle habits that play a role.Continue Reading
By Radley West Let’s face it: we’re all a little too attached to our screens. Phones, tablets, laptops, TVs—if it glows, we’re glued to it. And while these magical devices bring us cat videos, endless TikTok dances, and online shopping at 3 am, they’re also robbing us of something critical:Continue Reading
By Radley West Life has a funny way of throwing us curveballs, doesn’t it? For me, that curveball came in the form of persistent hip pain. At first, I chalked it up to the usual wear and tear of an active lifestyle. After all, as a gym owner, personal trainer,Continue Reading
By Dee Griffin Yoga is more than just physical exercise. It is a comprehensive practice that includes different elements to improve strength, flexibility, mental clarity and emotional calmness. Yoga is a health practice that originated in India and combines physical postures, meditation, and breathing exercises. Yoga has been practiced forContinue Reading
By Eileen renders You may know someone who has recently had stomach flu. It is also called gastroenteritis. Notice the ending “it is” that always indicates inflammation. This norovirus can have a sudden onset and can cause intense pain with stomach cramping pain, vomiting, and diarrhea. It is important toContinue Reading
February 3, 2025 [Columbia, SC] — Columbia Eye, the Midlands largest medical surgical ophthalmology practice, is proud to announce the overwhelmingly positive results of a year-long patient customer service survey. Throughout 2024, Columbia Eye used a third-party platform to survey patients in several measures of customer service. The results showedContinue Reading
By Eileen Renders Celiac disease is not an allergy, it is a gluten intolerance whereby one’s body does not recognize or tolerate white, flour, barley, or rye. When ingested it can cause a high level of inflammation and damage to the intestines, such as indigestion or as serious as pancreatitis.Continue Reading
By Eileen Renders When we think of feelings it brings to mind thoughts of love, anger, sadness, loneliness, regret, joy, and a host of autonomic or spontaneous emotions such as happiness that lifts us and we spend the day smiling at whomever we meet or emotions that trigger thoughts ofContinue Reading
By Radley West Ah, New Year’s resolutions—a grand tradition that involves setting life-changing goals on December 31, only to tuck them away like old holiday decorations by mid-January. But we keep doing it because nothing says “I’m serious about change” like announcing your dreams to a roomful of people wearingContinue Reading
By Eileen Renders After menopause, women become increasingly susceptible to bone loss. However, aging men who become increasingly inactive can also develop bone loss. Osteopenia is a condition that occurs when the body does not make new bone as quickly as old bone is reabsorbed. Usually, there are no symptomsContinue Reading
Leeza’s Care Connection held its annual Dare2Care Gala on November 21 at the USC Alumni Center, delivering an emotional and inspiring evening dedicated to supporting caregivers. Event Highlights: Jay Allen Performance: The Voice standout Jay Allen performed his heartfelt song “Blank Stares,” written in honor of his mother’s battle withContinue Reading