Metabolic syndrome: 5 conditions that put your heart at risk
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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.
Make the most of your 1st plastic surgery consultation
After thinking it through, you’ve decided that you are ready for your first cosmetic surgery procedure. Before you head to the operating room, there’s a very important step, both for you and for your potential plastic surgeon: a consultation.
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Marmo Family Scholarship to support future Lowcountry nurses
A scholarship launched by the Marmo family of Bluffton, in partnership with the Beaufort Memorial Foundation, began accepting applications May 1, offering both financial support to local nursing students and a means by which to help strengthen healthcare across the region.
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How urodynamic testing can help you get back to life
If you’re constantly going to the restroom or leaking urine, you may have a problem with your lower urinary tract. Urodynamic testing, however, can help identify the cause of your problem, so you can get treatment and move forward with confidence.
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Get fit safely after pregnancy
Giving birth is a joyful experience, but your body goes through changes you may be eager to reverse.
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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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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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