As a world-renowned physicist, Albert Einstein’s name is instantly associated with knowledge, but he couldn’t develop the theory of relativity and make important contributions to the field of quantum mechanics without some serious creativity. Perhaps that’s why Einstein famously said: “Creativity is intelligence having fun.” He certainly didn’t feel that being creative was reserved for …
How to Make the Most of Your Doctor’s Appointment
If you’ve ever left a doctor’s office feeling frustrated, flustered, or unsatisfied, you’re not alone. Many a patient has walked in seeking assistance and walked out feeling like their concerns didn’t get a full hearing because their health care provider was in a rush or unwilling to listen. The situation can be equally frustrating for …
How to Prepare for Flu Season
As summer turns to fall, it brings many welcome changes. Pumpkin drinks, your favorite sweater, and colorful autumn leaves are just a few of the things we look forward to. Something we don’t look forward to is flu season, but it’s just around the corner too. Fortunately, if you learn how to prepare for flu …
Day Trips from Greenville, SC
With views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a gorgeous tree-lined Main Street, and plenty of food and fun, Greenville is a Southern hot spot for a reason. But did you know that Greenville is also within a few hours’ drive of some of the area’s best day trips? Whether you’re looking for an invigorating hike, …
What Causes Pneumonia?
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This famous Ben Franklin quote actually refers to fire safety, but it’s been borrowed and used in all kinds of contexts by doctors since then. One ailment that it’s particularly relevant to is pneumonia. But what causes pneumonia, and how can prevention help?
How to Get to Sleep Faster
A good night’s sleep isn’t always easy to come by. In fact, sometimes it feels like we spend more time trying to fall asleep than actually sleeping! Make a plan for how to get to sleep faster, and you’ll be catching more Zs before you know it.
Fun Ways to Relieve Stress
Stress is the body’s reaction to a challenge. A cocktail of chemicals is released into the bloodstream, causing your brain to become more alert, your pulse to speed up, and your muscles to tense so that you’re ready to respond more quickly to any threat or demand. Under the right circumstances, stress has a protective …
Tips for Adjusting to Retirement
Retirement comes to people in different ways. Some are delighted to leave behind a job they disliked or found unfulfilling. Some are forced to step out of the workforce by health concerns or other issues. Others are leaving behind a career that they’re happy with, but they’re doing it on a positive note because they …
How to Tell If You Have Sleep Apnea
Do you feel like you just never get a good night’s rest? If you’re tired more often than not, something could be interfering with your sleep. Learn how to tell if you have sleep apnea, so you can make sure you’re getting the rest you need.
Famous South Carolinians
What do heavyweight boxer Joe Frazier, soul singer James Brown, and noted abstract artist Jasper Johns have in common? Believe it or not, they’re all from South Carolina! Who are the other famous South Carolinians you should know?
