Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, causing tremors, stiffness and balance issues. More than 10 million people worldwide live with Parkinson’s but awareness about its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment are limited. April is marked as Parkinson Awareness month. It is important to know that diagnosis andContinue Reading

The Still Standing Women’s Health Empowerment Luncheon will be held on Thursday, October 12, from 1 – 3 p.m. at the Lexington Municipal Conference Center, 111 Maiden Lane, Lexington. This year’s event will feature Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford as the keynote speaker, focusing on the critical issue of domesticContinue Reading

The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), the nation’s leading nonprofit for eating disorders, is organizing its annual Columbia NEDA Walk February 25 at University of South Carolina Russell House, Columbia. NEDA Walks spread awareness about the realities of eating disorders and build supportive, local communities of hope, strength, and recovery.Continue Reading