Many people think of hospice as a “last resort” or a simple comfort service, but in reality hospice is a highly skilled, professional branch of modern medicine. Hospice care is not a step …

Walk into most gyms and you’ll see it. Rows of treadmills. People going for miles and miles. Watching the clock. Waiting for it to be over. For years, we were told that more cardio was …

Every winter, something interesting happens in nature. Tree branches shed their leaves, flowers disappear and the green grass turns dull. If someone had never experienced spring before, they might …

Your Health, a primary care organization focused on delivering medical services directly in patients’ homes has opened a new office at 2 Marshland Rd, Hilton Head Island as part of its continued …

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men in the United States. While about 1 in 8 American men will develop prostate cancer during their lifetime, the risk is significantly …

Spirit of Sebastian will host three events in March focused on substance abuse prevention and community support in the Lowcountry. The nonprofit will present “Prevention Starts Now” on March …

For decades, companies have promoted treatments to eliminate those dreaded dimples known as cellulite. Devices, machines, potions, and lotions have been prescribed. However, there has been little …

One of the most overlooked aspects of nutrition, especially for adults over 40, is eating to preserve muscle. Muscle plays a serious role in maintaining strength, metabolism, balance, injury …

Memory Matters is offering a training program designed to support family members caring for loved ones living with dementia. The nonprofit will host the SAVVY Caregiver Course, an evidence-based …

One of the most common misconceptions about independent living communities is that residents must sacrifice personal style and individuality. The reality couldn’t be more different. Lowcountry …

When most people think about getting healthy, they often mainly focus on weight loss, calorie counting, or pushing harder during workouts. While these are great in improving health, focusing on true …

February can be one of the hardest months on the body. The holiday excitement is over, winter is still lingering, and many people find themselves exercising less than usual. There is a reason …

For nearly five decades, Friends of Caroline has stood beside Lowcountry families during some of their most vulnerable moments. What began in 1977 as a quiet, community-led promise to ensure no one …

Heart attacks rarely resemble the dramatic scenes from movies, where someone clutches their chest in sudden, severe pain. While chest pain is still the most common heart attack symptom, those …

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced Jan 30, that they have selected a Beaufort County site for a new $30.4 million outpatient clinic aimed at expanding health care access for Lowcountry …

First, let’s define thighs. The legs are below the knees, and the thighs are above the knees. Common concerns involving the thighs include: “Saddlebags.” This condition is typically …

Making new friends as an adult can feel daunting. We’ve spent decades building social circles through work, children’s activities, and neighborhood connections. But what happens when those …

Every day it seems there are stories where someone falls over from sudden cardiac arrest, passes out on the tennis court, or falls out while jogging. Would you know what to do if this happened in …

Have you ever had one of those years? The kind where the world keeps lobbing hideous surprises at your head until you’re wondering what you did in a past life to deserve this? That was 2025 for me. …

Dr. Terry Grainger, board-certified in cardiovascular disease and fellowship-trained in cardiology, has joined Beaufort Memorial Heart Specialists, seeing patients in both Okatie and Beaufort. With …