One of the most reassuring truths about independent living often goes unspoken: choosing this lifestyle never means choosing to go it alone. Independent living should always include the right to …

Beaufort Memorial’s Express Care and Occupational Health department, which operates clinics in Bluffton, Okatie and Port Royal, received the top departmental honor at the health system’s fifth …

Beach season is here, and a few simple precautions can help keep your day safe and enjoyable. Learn to swim. If necessary, take swimming lessons, and remember that swimming in the ocean is very …

On Hilton Head Island, pickleball is no longer just a pastime. It is a full-blown obsession. Courts are full. Paddles are showing up everywhere. Friendly competition turns serious somewhere around …

The sign says it all: “Stand here to stay safe.” It was posted on the floor in the Savannah airport during COVID-19. The sign carried a ridiculous insinuation: Stand here and you will be safe. …

At some point after 40, things just change a little. You don’t recover as fast. Energy isn’t always there when you want it. And if you’re like most people, you’ve spent a lot of …

There are many causes that can lead to heart failure. Your cardiology healthcare provider needs to evaluate and treat you continually over a long period of time to navigate heart failure. Heart …

On Hilton Head Island, beach walking season has officially arrived. Early mornings at Coligny Beach start to fill with walkers, coffee cups, and people pretending they are “just out for a light …

The most common cause of alopecia, the medical term for hair loss, is hereditary. This condition is known as male pattern baldness (MPB) and female pattern baldness (FPB). Alopecia affects about 35 …

Aspiring nurses in the Lowcountry have an opportunity this spring to help turn their career goals into reality. A scholarship launched by the Marmo family of Bluffton, in partnership with the …

The beautiful spring season on Hilton Head is hard to beat. The azaleas are in full bloom, the golfers are back perfecting their excuses for missed putts, and just about everyone has decided this is …

If you have ever felt like you are working hard but not getting the results you used to, you are not alone. The truth is, it is not a lack of effort. Most people over 40 are actually trying harder …

One of the most important relationships of your life will likely be the one you share with your primary care provider (PCP). Your PCP serves as an ongoing medical resource and provides comprehensive …

The pollen is building, the flowers are blooming and outdoor activities are ramping up. From golf tournaments and fishing to yard work and trips to the beach, there is plenty to do in the Lowcountry. …

National Healthcare Decisions Day is April 16. It is a reminder to take the time to review and update your advance directives, and if you don’t have any in place, we recommend Five Wishes as a tool …

Should your bedroom door be closed at night when you go to bed? The answer is yes, because it could save your life in the event of a fire. About 50% of fire-related deaths occur between 11 p.m. and 7 …

Full retirement age (FRA) is the age when you can collect 100% of your Social Security retirement benefit with no early-filing reduction. FRA is age 66 or 67, depending on your birth year. FRA …

On Hilton Head Island, you know spring has arrived when the practice ranges fill up and golf carts line up like they are waiting for coffee. Drivers come out of storage. Putters get blamed for last …

The RBC Heritage tournament week transforms Hilton Head Island into a multigenerational celebration. Grandparents and grandchildren gather along Harbour Town’s fairways, sharing barbecue sliders, …

With the addition of an experienced, board-certified OBGYN to the team, Beaufort Memorial is continuing to expand access to much-needed women’s health services in the Lowcountry. Dr. Rebecca …