With staggering numbers, diabetes affects over 30 million Americans and within that vast figure, rests the overwhelming amount of people with prediabetes—89 million. Diabetes is an exorbitant disease, costing approximately 245 billion dollars per year. In addition, it is the 7th leading cause of death in the United States. If …

When holidays conjure up thoughts of joyful celebrations with family and friends, but we all know that this time of year also increases stress and overindulging, and our skin is often the first place to show the signs of our hectic schedules. If you are concerned about the appearance of …

In today’s world, there are many reasons to stress, worry and overthink. Stress is toxic to our body and mind and with the holiday season approaching, our anxiety may begin to heighten even more. Here are 8 ways to minimize your stress during this holiday season, and year-round. 1. Rid …

You’ve all seen the displays in the stores already…Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and Christmas are around the corner! And as exciting as these events can be, they can also be stressful. There are so many tasks to complete and events to attend that we may end up being both physically and mentally …

Be Hairy, Not Scary, with a State-of-the-Art Hair Transplant by Alan J. Bauman, MD, ABHRS Here’s a scary thought. If you’re losing your hair you could soon have lots of unique choices for Halloween costuming such as painting the back of your head like a pumpkin. Or you could try …

October is Eye Injury Prevention month, focusing attention on commonsense ways to protect your eyes and vision from injury. Each year in the US, more than two million people experience a preventable eye injury, many of which cause some vision loss, even blindness. Here are easy ways to help prevent …

At Sumter Senior Living, we take your health and wellness personally. We want our residents to thrive, engage in physical activities, and live their best life. Any exercise that you can fit into your daily routine is beneficial. Regular exercise improves immune function and is thought to reduce respiratory disorders …

An audiologist is a specialist in hearing. They have studied for many years and are required to have a master’s degree or doctorate in the field of hearing. While they do not perform ear surgery, they are experts in diagnosing and finding solutions for children and adults that are experiencing …

What you put on your skin is just as important as what you put in your body. A healthy diet, exercise, and quality sleep are essential to overall health and using products that do not have chemicals, toxins or environmentally unstable ingredients is equally as important. Anything you put on …

The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (Secure) Act fundamentally changed the rules governing distributions from inherited retirement accounts. Inheriting an IRA or 401(k) under the new administration could create several adverse tax consequences for the beneficiary—and it’s never too early to take actions designed to ensure the best …