How to quit smoking
Smoking is bad for your health. That’s not a secret, and it’s certainly not news. But whether you’re an occasional or long-time smoker, it’s never too late to stop.
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Health
Local health news and wellness coverage relevant to Beaufort and the Lowcountry community. Includes updates on public health initiatives, healthcare providers, hospital news, wellness resources, mental and physical health trends, community events, and health alerts affecting residents and families in Beaufort County and nearby coastal communities.
Diabetes affects women differently
Don’t ignore subtle signs Special to The Island News Diabetes affects women differently than men, and many signs of diabetes in women can be easy to shrug off or attribute
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Working as one: Beaufort Memorial security leader Sgt. Sarah Pellot receives regional honor
For 20 years, Beaufort Memorial Sgt. Sarah Pellot has offered strength, leadership and a passion for safety to the organization’s security department.
Eat healthy with simple strategies for your busy schedule
Special to The Island News For lots of people beginning a weight loss or weight management journey, the time element of healthy eating raises a concern: how much time will
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Uh Oh – Hammer Toe! When toes take a turn Here’s what you should know
By Dr. Cory A. Messerschmidt Beaufort Memorial Orthopedic Specialist Except for your two big toes, every toe has three joints. If the first or proximal interphalangeal joint becomes stuck in a
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Beaufort Memorial to host free joint pain seminar in Port Royal
Beaufort Memorial is hosting a free seminar centered on joint pain from 2 to 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 29, in Port Royal, aimed at highlighting common causes of hip and knee pain.
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Beaufort Memorial Obstetrics & Gynecology adds experienced OBGYN
Dr. Rebecca A. Keith, a board-certified OBGYN, has joined Beaufort Memorial Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists, bringing more than 30 years of clinical expertise – including several years of practice on Hilton Head Island and in Hardeeville.
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Pink eye relief in sight with home remedies
Few common conditions are more uncomfortable than pink eye, which is when the white part of the eye becomes pink or red and swollen.
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Your medication regimen matters: Tips for sticking to the plan
Modern medicines are scientific marvels, but they can’t do the job alone. You can only gain the most benefit from them by following the medication regimen — the instructions for taking each medicine.
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The facts about hemorrhoids: What they are and what to do about them
It might surprise you to learn that everyone has hemorrhoids. Technically, hemorrhoids are small clusters of veins lining the anus and the lower part of the rectum. While we all have them, they sometimes become swollen and painful — that’s the condition we know as hemorrhoids.
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