Without energy, there is no life. That simple law of biology explains why oxygen and our mitochondria are the ultimate partners in existence. Mitochondria are tiny parts inside cell units that act as …

Beaufort Memorial is continuing to expand cancer services with the addition of experienced, board-certified radiation oncologist Dr. Glenn Mieszkalski, who will see patients in Beaufort and Okatie. …

As summer comes to an end and a new school year approaches, many families are preparing for one of their child’s biggest milestones: starting preschool. While parents often think about school …

Aging changes Skin – age spots, wrinkles, loss of elasticity, sagging, large pores, and rough texture. Hair – thinning or receding hair line Loss of facial volume – Youthful …

The Medicare Part D program is complicated. Here, we’ll break it down into segments. Although Medicare does not require you to enroll in Part D prescription drug coverage, you may pay a …

Here is a picture of my little brother at age 2, and me at age 7. A friend saw this and kindly commented, “Two happy little boys.” Yes, true, I thought; but then I thought further, …

As the Lowcountry continues to grow, so do the opportunities and challenges facing the region. Jasper County was recently recognized as the fastest-growing county in the nation, while Beaufort County …

As our senior population continues to grow, many older adults and their families are unaware of the services and support available when life becomes more challenging. Planning ahead and understanding …

People are aware that most rescues and shelters, if not full, are certainly overcrowded. A variety of dog breeds, mixes and sizes is always available. The largest number of dogs are usually pit …

Yesterday, as I was driving home from magistrate’s court, where I pleaded for leniency after receiving my first speeding ticket in nearly 20 years, I concluded that people have been right all along …

There is something extra special about swimming in salt water, floating with the tide in the river, catching waves on an ocean beach, splashing through ankle-deep water at the sandbar. Think …

When we think about taking family photos, we usually picture the big moments: birthdays, graduations, vacations, weddings and holidays. Those milestones deserve to be remembered. But after years of …

A parents’ most important job is to create a safe and secure environment for the child to grow up in. An environment where the child can learn, feel, and experience the many emotions that come with …

The Technical College of the Lowcountry has received a $5,928,210 grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration, completing funding for the Arthur E. Brown …

Lowcountry summer heat and humidity cling to my body like lingering guilt from a crime committed in a past life. They creep into my house through the lukewarm water pouring from the cold side of the …

Sallie Ann Robinson, a sixth-generation Daufuskie Island native whose cookbooks have helped preserve and share the traditions of Gullah cuisine, has been inducted into the James Beard Foundation’s …

When was the last time you stood quietly in a place and simply marveled at nature? Listened to birdsong drifting through the trees, watched white ibises glide overhead, or paused as a snowy egret …

Blind cats are highly adaptable and can live happy, active and fulfilling lives without sight. While blindness may sound like a major challenge, blind cats use their other senses to live normal lives …

Some people read tea leaves, others find understanding in reading palms, and a few interpret tarot cards. My mother read clouds. She studied them by the way they floated on windless days and …

Backstage at a ballroom competition is a mix of glamour, chaos, nerves and quiet moments you would never see as an audience member. The audience sees only the polished elegance on the floor, but …