It’s safe to say that for most of us, it was quite difficult being stuck in our homes for months on end during the coronavirus shutdown. When we did venture out, it was for quick visits to the bank or … Continue Reading...

Brent Glover always considered himself a healthy guy with an active lifestyle. As a doting father, he spent time in the backyard or on the baseball field with his kids. He was even a proud U.S. Marine … Continue Reading...

The hoarding of toilet paper when the coronavirus struck the United States became a sad joke. But people were also in grocery stores stocking up on nonperishable foods as well. Dry, canned and … Continue Reading...

The coronavirus is uncharted territory. Many people say that the scariest part is not knowing enough about it. And with that, rumors have developed – hearsay, if you will. So much of the information … Continue Reading...

Rising temperatures and long, sun-soaked days are an annual signal of summer’s approach – a predicable change even in the midst of the vast irregularity of 2020 so far. Many South Carolinians are … Continue Reading...

Trust your gut. We’ve all heard this advice, but it turns out that “gut feeling” is even more important than you may have thought. While it’s no surprise that gut health plays a crucial role in … Continue Reading...

Community Spread – Community spread of the coronavirus refers to people living within a specific area who have become infected, including those who aren’t certain how or where they became … Continue Reading...

Telemedicine – the use of remote monitoring, video conferencing and other technologies to provide health care services and consultation to patients and their caregivers – has grown exponentially in … Continue Reading...

We’ve all heard the same things since early childhood: “Candy gives you cavities! Brush your teeth twice a day, or you’ll get cavities!” And now, we likely tell our own children the same thing. But do … Continue Reading...

Parkinson’s disease is an insidious culprit, “sneaking up” on an estimated 200,000 Americans every year, most of them over the age of 50, often after silently attacking important areas of the … Continue Reading...

If you are looking for a way to give back during the COVID-19 pandemic, consider giving blood. There is a need for blood donations during this time, and the folks at The Blood Connection want the … Continue Reading...

Did you know that there are three grams of sugar in one of those small packages of sweetener that you put in your coffee? And did you know that there are about 20 of those sugar packages in a 32-ounce … Continue Reading...

Anita Patel can relate to her Tri-State Medical Supplies customers. She and her husband, Roy Patel, own the medical equipment business that has locations in both Spartanburg and Boiling Springs. … Continue Reading...

As we get older, our body’s regenerative capabilities can wane, leaving us vulnerable to a range of painful degenerative conditions, including joint arthritis. But cells from a healthy baby’s … Continue Reading...

Dental caries affect 1 out of 4 children aged 2 to 5 years old, according to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Today, there is a less invasive and more conservative way to treat dental … Continue Reading...

Anyone with a family member living with Parkinson’s disease knows the signs. He or she often moves differently, almost shuffling, with gestures and actions that become smaller and slower. They may … Continue Reading...