This column is about personal safety. It is about providing critical information to remind the reader to be safer around other humans. Certainly, it would be nice if the world was not like this. It …

When I found an opportunity to begin my career on Hilton Head after graduating from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine in 2000 (hail to Pitt!), I couldn’t have imagined what …

osters program at Ochsner 65+ in January, offering a three-week course aimed at helping adults strengthen cognitive skills and manage stress through science-based strategies. The program will …

Novant Health announced the expansion of Novant Health Foundation into South Carolina, building on its long history of advancing health and healing across the Carolinas. The foundation serves as a …

Between its parts and plans and supplements, many pre-retirees find Medicare hard to navigate without some guidance. Here are the facts about five common Medicare myths: Myth: Medicare offers …

What is the goal for new plastic surgery technology? Patients are looking for noticeably better results toward looking better and younger with less discomfort, a lower price, and shorter or minimal …

Volunteers in Medicine Clinic of Hilton Head Island has expanded its parking area to better serve patients and staff — and, in keeping with the clinic’s mission, the project grows more …

In an age of 24/7 news cycles and continual instant updates, it’s easy to feel emotionally flooded by headlines about war, climate change, political unrest, and humanitarian crises. These …

How often do patients tell me “I’m having balance issues.” A major concern with peripheral neuropathy is loss of balance. The nerves in your feet act like sensors, constantly …

One of the biggest challenges facing Lowcountry residents considering independent living isn’t the move itself, it’s having “The Conversation” with family members. But this …

When players sign on for sport psychology consultation, they often think they have purchased a magic wand. Even if they had, they have no idea over what to wave the magic wand. In effect, they are …

Novant Health is expanding its footprint in the Lowcountry with the addition of eight new primary care providers and several new clinics aimed at improving access to family medicine across the …

For many Lowcountry residents embracing their next adventure, the word “independence” may conjure images of doing everything alone. But aging researchers are redefining what it means to …

So, you thought last year’s Medicare Annual Enrollment Period was disruptive? 2026 is shaping up to be even more complicated for Medicare advocates like me. Why? For starters, about …

Whether you wake up with mysterious jaw pain, persistent headaches, or teeth that feel increasingly sensitive, bruxism—the clinical term for teeth grinding—is usually the culprit. …

Within the structure of Medicare there are options available to you for choosing your additional coverage. Original Medicare consists of Part A (hospital) and Part B (medical) and is government …

Regarding facelifts, over the years, techniques for facial lifting have gone from very simple to quite complicated. For instance, at first only face skin was elevated to expose the underlying tissue …

Throughout the month of October, people across the country will focus in a variety of ways on the employment of people with disabilities. With celebrations, conferences, speeches, and webinars, …

The University of South Carolina Beaufort has been awarded a four-year, $3.8 million federal grant to help tackle the state’s critical nursing shortage, a challenge that health experts warn …

If you are nearing your 40s, you may have heard about the importance of scheduling regular mammograms to screen for breast cancer. Most women should start these screenings at age 40, and women …