Most people spend decades planning for retirement. They contribute to a 401(k), meet with financial advisors, and work hard to build a secure financial future. But very few people are investing in …

Memory Matters will welcome Dr. Esther Vivas, MD, of Emory University School of Medicine for a special Speaker Series event on Friday, June 26, from 1–3 p.m. at St. Gregory the Great Gathering …

The word plastic in plastic surgery evolved from the Greek word Plastikos, meaning “to mold.” The first textbook on plastic surgery was written by Gaspar Tagliacozzi in the 1500’s. He …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

Novant Health Hilton Head Medical Center has recognized its first “Guardian Angel” award recipient, honoring a certified nursing assistant for her compassion and dedication to patient care. …

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 …