By Mathew T. Epps, MD Contributor With the New Year ahead, many of us are setting goals for ourselves. If one of your goals is to achieve a refreshed, and glowing look start with the …

By Rosemary Staples Contributor January 5 was National Bird Day, celebrated annually to promote appreciation for our high-flying friends. With our focus now on the New Year, what better …

By Dr. Kenneth Horup Contributor 2025, can you believe it? We all know what that means: New Year’s resolutions. If you think about the most common New Year’s resolutions, …

By Dr. Ronald Finger Contributor Many plastic surgeons, including myself, try to determine what best fills a patient’s needs when he or she first sees the patient. When it involves …

By Kingston Rhodes Contributor Hilton Head Island Town Council welcomed two new members at its Swearing-In Ceremony this past month and elected a new Mayor Pro Tem. New faces Melinda …

By Matthew Mastrorocco, DMD Contributor Ever wonder if the buzz around electric toothbrushes is warranted? Or question whether your manual toothbrush is outdated? If you’ve found yourself …

By Mathew T. Epps, MD Contributor This month’s primer on facial rejuvenation will focus on the upper third of the face – the forehead and brow. These techniques offer a large …

By Ryan Chowansky Contributor Let me ask you something: Who’s responsible for your results? The President? Your boss? Your family? The economy? Nope. It’s you. At Bluffton …

By Collins Doughtie Contributor Over the years at about this time, I almost always mention in my columns about the October/November underwater “traffic jam” where fish, shrimp, crabs …

How many times have you gone to your priest, rabbi, father, pastor, minister, reverend, deacon, etc. for assistance during a time of trouble, only to …

Down in the MouthDo people ever come up to you and ask, “Why do you look sad?” Even though you may have felt perfectly happy, when people keep asking if you’re …

By Dr. Audrey KlenkeContributorAs the seasons change, fall offers the perfect timing to undergo cosmetic surgery procedures with optimal recovery and results. Here are the top procedures to consider …

I have been teaching golf for over 50 years, and the most inspirational and satisfying experience I’ve had was watching and participating in the Adaptive Golf …

Even mild tooth pain can be difficult to handle, but severe pain can be debilitating, making it nearly impossible to go about your daily life. My patients know …

By Wendy KushelContributorShea Butter helps your skin feel smooth and moisturized as it protects it from wrinkles. What exactly is Shea Butter? One of my mom’s husbands was named Shea. Are they …

By Dr. Jean Harris ContributorSo many beginners have difficulty understanding the game of golf because it doesn’t make sense to them.  However, if they learn the laws of physics, their golf game …

By Dr. Ronald FingerContributorWhat can cause sudden hair loss?The most common causes are hormonal changes, childbirth, any general anesthesia, cancer, chemotherapy and HRT (hormonal replacement …

By Rev. Dr. Christopher L. ThompsonContributorLooking at the climate of today, I am finding that more and more of our rights to choose are being taken away by those of whom we elected and put into …

By Mathew T. Epps MDContributorA mini-facelift, also known as a mini-lift, is a less invasive alternative to a traditional facelift, designed to address early signs of aging with smaller incisions …

By MatthewMastrorocco, DMDContributorCigars may appear sophisticated, and their smell bring back fond memories of relaxing times with family and friends, but behind this façade lies the reality of …