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Feeling Better By Finding Joy

Finding Joy

Mental health challenges are some of the most common health conditions people face. Yet, many of us put our mental health on the backburner. And living through a pandemic has complicated matters for many of us. Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of …

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Be More with Less Helping Seniors Downsize for a Smooth Move to Senior Living

Senior Living

Change is inevitable, but that doesn’t make it a bad thing. In fact, change can often open doors to new opportunities—regardless of your age. It’s even more fulfilling when the change that occurs is one that brings you closer to where you belong. At Sumter Senior Living, conveniently located in …

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Mirror Therapy – Hope for Pain and Stroke Sufferers

Mirror Therapy

Mirror Therapy (MT) is an occupational therapy technique used to help increase motor function and decrease pain in a limb, such as in your hand or wrist. The principle of MT is the use of a mirror to create a reflective illusion of the affected limb in order to trick …

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Varicose Veins Are Not Just A Cosmetic Problem: What You Should Know

Varicose Veins

By Bryan Carter, MPA-C, Phlebology-Surgery Spider veins are tiny blood vessels that are showing through the skin, while varicose veins are more prominent and sometimes take on a ropey, bulging look. Both spider veins and varicose veins are a warning indicator that the circulation is disrupted. However, varicose veins can …

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Foot Pain Ruining Your Golf Swing?

As millions of avid golfers get ready for another season of pars and bogeys, they should be aware of potentially serious foot problems that can result from years of playing the game. Although golf is not considered a rigorous sport, the physical act of repeatedly swinging a golf club in …

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Live Pain Free – Know Your Options

What causes hip or knee pain?  Injury, over-use, or lack of use can cause short-term pain. However, if the pain lasts longer than a few weeks, seek medical advice. Arthritis is the single greatest cause of chronic hip and knee pain, and disability in America. 24% of all adults ave …

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Stroke Nut

Stroke Nut

By Nasser Razack, MD, JD May is stroke awareness month. There are many actions we can take to impact the future of stroke but none greater than its prevention. Our emphasis must switch from the treatment of the disease to its prevention by promoting better health and well-being. Inflammation is …

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Sports-related Eye Injuries: How to Avoid a Trip to the ER

April is Sports Eye Safety Awareness Month, focusing attention on sports-related eye injuries. Every year in the US, more than 40,000 people end up in emergency rooms for ocular injuries from sports activities. Trauma to the eye can cause lifelong vision problems and often result in permanent vision loss. In …

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Managing Daily Life with Parkinson’s Disease…

Daily Life

Parkinson’s disease affects the nervous system and causes problems with muscle movement. Parkinson’s doesn’t go away, and the symptoms get worse over time. You can work with your family doctor and other professionals to slow the progress and manage Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s). Specialized nerve cells in the brain …

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Pain in the Knees? When to See a Doctor

When knee pain keeps you from enjoying your daily life, it’s time to see your doctor. Knee pain can limit movement, cause instability or difficulty supporting weight, and contributes to sleep disturbances. Sometimes, the knee may appear misshapen, with a bent-legged or thump-kneed deformation. All these issues can be caused …

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