If you’re trying to keep on a healthy path for the new year, you’re likely adding more fruit to your diet. But, before you grab a bag of apples, or more bananas, here are some winter fruits that are worth considering.
A new study suggests what time you grab of cup of joe determines if you reap its benefits. Those include lower risks of type two diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and premature death. The problem is, variables like genetics and adding sweeteners to coffee produced inconclusive results. A group of researchers say maybe those don’t matter as much as when people are…
A study last summer found more than half of people worldwide aren’t getting enough vitamins and minerals in their diet. Here are four subtle signs you might be in that group. Brittle fingernails. Lots of things can cause it, including cold weather, nail polish remover, thyroid issues, or just washing your hands a lot. But it can also be a…
If you want to focus on brain health, consider how you spend your downtime. When it comes to brain health, new research found that the context or type of activity individuals engage in matters. Researchers from the University of South Australia assessed the 24-hour activity patterns of people over age 60. Mentally stimulating behaviors, such as reading, listening to music,…
Greg talks with Rebecca Powell of AIM Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine about their approach to helping people with chronic and seemingly hopeless cases. Plus hear from one of their client’s about her experience and how much the AIM team helped change her life. For more information visit AimLiveLife.com or call them at 843-273-4467.
B.J. visits with Pete Cousins of LaserLab in their neuropathy room. Patients interested in scheduling laser therapy treatments for neuropathy can schedule an initial consultation at their office to learn more about the treatment process and how it can help them heal and restore normal nerve function to alleviate pain, numbness, and weakness. Visit them at their Murrells Inlet location…
When you’re trying to get your steps in…does it matter whether you do so outside or on a treadmill? While there are many unique health boosts that come from being outside, indoor walking or walking on a treadmill, can still be great exercise, according to a personal trainer. Walking or running outside tends to be more challenging than inside. Things…
A new study suggests that traveling may improve your health and slow down aging. Published in the Journal of Travel Research suggests that… leisure travel activities can improve mental health, help with chronic stress and prevent over activation of the immune system. The study says positive travel experiences such as meeting new people, exercising, relaxing and getting better sleep can…
Just how much caffeine is too much caffeine? According to one cardiologist, caffeine consumption is safe up to a point for most people who don’t have a heart condition. The American Heart Association and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration say that point is around three to four cups of coffee per day for most which is somewhere between 300…
Rucking is a fancy way of describing walking with weight on your back—something you’ve probably done by accident before. The exercise is inspired by military training, where soldiers train to carry heavy equipment. Rucking has become a popular trend as a way to spice up your walking with benefits like building muscle, burning calories, and being three times easier on…
