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Heart Walks get the word out about heart disease.

Lowcountry Heart Walk: Why We Walk

As the regional market president of Synovus Bank, Tyre Moore, who is also a father and dedicated family man, leads an active lifestyle, one that includes exercise on a regular basis and a diet that he … Continue Reading...

Diets: two forks and some healthy foods with a tape measure.

The ‘Skinny’ on Fad Diets

Fads come and go: the pet rock, the hula hoop and diets. And, after the holiday season, it might be tempting to consider burning off some of those festive calories with a “fad” or “crash” diet. But … Continue Reading...

Caring for Your Pet’s Heart

If you have a dog as a pet, you don’t want to meet Jake Jacobson, DVM, DACIM … until you do. That’s because unlike even the best neighborhood veterinarian, who is very important to see regularly to … Continue Reading...

Illustration for Alzheimer’s and Heart Disease article. A brain plus a heart leads to an idea (a light bulb turns on).

Alzheimer’s and Heart Disease – The Head and the Heart

In the literary sense, the head and the heart are often figuratively disconnected. But in the biological sense, there is increasing evidence of a significant link between Alzheimer’s and heart … Continue Reading...

Be SMART with Gun Safety – It Starts with Adults

There are 4.6 million American children living in homes with guns that are both loaded and unlocked. And every year, nearly 600 of them 17 and under die by suicide with a gun and an additional 100 are … Continue Reading...

An illustration of a sick boy with a pillow and blanket and a thermometer in his mouth

Common Remedies for Common Ailments

For many parents, a sick child is a stressful experience that overwhelms them with worry. Fortunately, we live in an age where preventive and curative information for a sick child is readily … Continue Reading...