“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?
How to Create a Memory Book for Your Family
Photo albums are lovely, but sometimes there’s more to a story than a simple photo. What about the recipe written in your grandma’s beautiful handwriting? What about the funny incident that happened right after you took that perfect photograph? What about your grandchildren’s silly drawings? A memory book allows you to capture far more of …
How to Remember Your Dreams
What did you dream about last night? Did you fly on a magic carpet over a moonlit city? Did you confront a monster in the woods? Or maybe you walked down the halls of your old high school, desperately searching for your classroom before the bell rang? It’s incredible that our minds can travel so …
How to Stay Hydrated in the Summer
Summer is the season for fun in the sun. It’s a great time to get outside, but if you work up too much of a sweat, you might find yourself back indoors before you know it. Make a plan for how to stay hydrated this summer so you don’t miss out.
How to Prevent Blood Clots
Blood clots affect nearly one million Americans each year. Unfortunately, a significant percentage of those Americans are seniors. While the idea of a blood clot can be scary, knowing how to prevent blood clots can give you some peace of mind.
