Category: Healthy Aging
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Spot a stroke
When the brain’s blood supply becomes blocked by a clot or tear in a blood vessel, immediate medical attention can…
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Osteoporosis: What you need to know
Osteoporosis often shows no symptoms until a bone breaks. Learn who’s at risk, how to prevent fractures and why more…
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Dr. Daniel Kirchoff highlights the importance of skin cancer screening
Surgical Oncologist Dr. Daniel Kirchoff launches Skin Cancer Awareness Month with a crucial message: it’s never too early to start…
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Running into pain? What runners should know about injuries and recovery
Whether it’s for sport or pleasure, running can put you on a path to overuse injuries. How quickly you take…
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Flip the script: A look at how pharmacies refill prescriptions
You just spoke with your doctor about reordering your long-term medication, so why does the pharmacy app say you’re out…
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The colonoscopy procedure: What you need to know for a healthy future
While its reputation may be in the toilet, this cancer screening is essential for every adult age 45 and older.…
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Understanding the Mammogram Procedure: What to expect and how to prepare
The gold standard for breast cancer screening, mammography can detect breast abnormalities before they can be felt or even develop…
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Give these shoes the boot! A podiatrist’s advice
A proper decluttering of your shoe collection means knowing which pairs to keep and which to kick. Tread carefully with…
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The dos and don’ts of diabetic foot care
If you have diabetes, Dr. Mary Hanley, medical director of the Wound, Hyperbaric Medicine and Limb Preservation Program at Roper…
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The Alcohol Effect: A sobering look at the physical and mental tolls of heavy drinking
One in 16 Americans drinks heavily throughout the week. Here in Charleston, where cocktail culture is a social habit, that…
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