Know the Signs, Act FAST It’s summer time, which hopefully means more time to sit back, relax and let your guard down. But there’s one medical condition you should remain vigilant about: stroke. Continue reading
Category Archives: Health & Wellness
A combination of Roper St. Francis Healthcare physicians, staff and other healthcare professionals share their expertise to help patients and spur conversation on useful topics and trends.
Longtime Smoker? Concerned about Lung Cancer? Schedule a CT Lung Screening
Current and former smokers have 25 times the risk of developing lung cancer compared to non-smokers. Continue reading
Tips for Sunscreen Season
Every season should be sunscreen season, according to Dr. Marta Hampton, a Roper St. Francis Healthcare-affiliated dermatologist. “Wearing sunscreen is the number one way to protect against skin cancer,” says Dr. Hampton, and given that one person dies of melanoma every hour in the U.S., that’s advice worth heeding. Continue reading
Don’t Drink Your Calories this Summer
A coffee with all the fixings on your way to work (100 calories), a 20-ounce soda at lunch (240 calories), a glass of sweet tea with dinner (100 calories) and maybe a few beers in the evening (about 140 calories each)? If you drink to that routine, you could be drowning your weight management Continue reading
Drink up! The connection between hydration and your health
Water – the elixir of life, the fundamental fluid that makes up about 75% of our human body, and about 80% of our brain. Continue reading
Try Tepache – a Fermented Drink That’s Great for Your Health
By now we’ve all heard the buzz about the importance of our gut health. But, did you know one of the best ways to create a healthy gut environment is by eating fermented foods? Continue reading
When Heel Pain Hits
Without a doubt, our feet work hard bearing the brunt of keeping us on our toes and moving around. And when we experience foot issues, the pain can impact everything from mood to mobility. Continue reading
