When did self-worth and self-esteem start being determined by others?
June 11, 2017
By Brian Maynor The answer is simple, since childhood. We are all taught that approval is conditional. As children we get admiration, reward and acceptance when we follow…
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Buying a new home heating and air conditioning unit
June 8, 2017By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose It’s the middle of the summer, and it happens. You come home at the end of the day, expecting relief, and are greeted…
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Buying a new home heating and air conditioning unit
June 8, 2017
By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose It’s the middle of the summer, and it happens. You come home at the end of the day, expecting relief, and are greeted…
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Wordless News
June 2, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: National Doughnut Day: Free doughnuts at Krispy Kreme, Dunkin’ Donuts Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer…
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Wordless News
June 2, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: National Doughnut Day: Free doughnuts at Krispy Kreme, Dunkin’ Donuts Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer…
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Picking Blackberries
June 2, 2017
By Tom Poland That Itchy, Joyous Childhood Tradition I’ve updated this column that proved to be a favorite. Its origin goes back a few years to a remote place…
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Picking Blackberries
June 2, 2017
By Tom Poland That Itchy, Joyous Childhood Tradition I’ve updated this column that proved to be a favorite. Its origin goes back a few years to a remote place…
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Try preparing it a different way: Gulf Fish en Papillote
June 2, 2017By Kay MacInnis Eating healthy is about cooking healthy. The process starts with our method of preparation, as my friend Chef Brandon reminds me. Sometimes it is the same…
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The 5 stages of change
June 2, 2017
By Brian Maynor Change is hard, but knowing the five stages can make it a little easier. When we embark on change, whether it’s personal or professional, we…
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The 5 stages of change
June 2, 2017
By Brian Maynor Change is hard, but knowing the five stages can make it a little easier. When we embark on change, whether it’s personal or professional, we…
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Wordless News
May 26, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: 40 Years After ‘Star Wars’ Error, Newspaper Apologizes To Wookiee Community Wordless News is a project by illustrator +…
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Wordless News
May 26, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: 40 Years After ‘Star Wars’ Error, Newspaper Apologizes To Wookiee Community Wordless News is a project by illustrator +…
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Becoming More Than Just a Number: My Journey with an Eating Disorder
May 26, 2017
By Hannah Giangaspro Exercise Science and Nutrition Intern I have been playing sports since the age of four; being an athlete has always taken up a large portion of my…
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That Red Door Mystique
May 26, 2017
By Tom Poland Driving down SC Highway 23 on a rainy Monday, all seemed washed out. Gray. A sullen sky. No splashes of color in the peach orchards even,…
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That Red Door Mystique
May 26, 2017
By Tom Poland Driving down SC Highway 23 on a rainy Monday, all seemed washed out. Gray. A sullen sky. No splashes of color in the peach orchards even,…
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How to motivate yourself
May 26, 2017
By Brian Maynor I live to help people. In fact, I take great pleasure in guiding and encouraging people to live the life they want, but to say…
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How to motivate yourself
May 26, 2017
By Brian Maynor I live to help people. In fact, I take great pleasure in guiding and encouraging people to live the life they want, but to say…
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Nutrition and convenience: Summertime Chicken Salad
May 26, 2017By Kay MacInnis Looking for easy options to have in the fridge for the summer – ones that still follow healthy-eating guidelines? Summer brings great weather, vacations and time…
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Recipe of the Month: Roasted Kielbasa & Vegetables
May 19, 2017By Hannah Giangaspro I saw this picture the other day and it cracked me up. While this picture undoubtedly applies to moms, I think it can apply to everyone.…
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Open Faced Egg Salad Sandwich
May 18, 2017By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking This traditional sandwich is great for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Makes: 1 servings Time: 5 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Slice Whole…
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Wordless News
May 18, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: A Mother Finds Joy In Helping A Child Navigate Their Shared Traits Wordless News is a project by…
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Wordless News
May 18, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: A Mother Finds Joy In Helping A Child Navigate Their Shared Traits Wordless News is a project by…
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Gas Station Biscuits
May 18, 2017
By Tom Poland My being a Georgian and interested in back roads and small towns prompted my friend, Martha, to mail me a clipping from Bon Appétit magazine,…
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Eating fresh, local produce: Tomato and Cucumber Salad
May 18, 2017By Kay MacInnis This is the time of the year that you can easily change your eating habits to include local, seasonal produce. Now is when you can…
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Constantly Feeling Drained? Blame Technology
May 18, 2017
By Brian Maynor Constantly tired. Easily catching colds that seem to take forever to get over. Back and body aches. Headaches or migraines. These are all signs of…
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Constantly Feeling Drained? Blame Technology
May 18, 2017
By Brian Maynor Constantly tired. Easily catching colds that seem to take forever to get over. Back and body aches. Headaches or migraines. These are all signs of…
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Wordless News
May 11, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: F.B.I. Director James Comey Is Fired by Trump Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria…
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Wordless News
May 11, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: F.B.I. Director James Comey Is Fired by Trump Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria…
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Are you a do-er or a dabbler?
May 11, 2017
By Reba Hull Campbell For so long, I thought the world was divided into two types of people – the do-ers and the dabblers. The dabblers were those people…
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Bunless Burger Bowl
May 11, 2017By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Time: 20 Minutes Makes: 4 Servings Ingredients: 1 Pounds Organic Ground Beef 1 Pinch Salt, pepper and garlic powder 1/4 Cup water 2…
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Wreckage Along The Back Roads
May 11, 2017
By Tom Poland I seek beautiful wreckage along the back roads. It’s out there, a chest of tarnished treasure. The key is that red, white, and blue shield you see…
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The Soft Skills You Need for More Happiness and Success
May 11, 2017
By Brian Maynor Over the past week, I’ve read several articles about soft skills and the importance they play in our lives, yet they are hardly ever taught…
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The Soft Skills You Need for More Happiness and Success
May 11, 2017
By Brian Maynor Over the past week, I’ve read several articles about soft skills and the importance they play in our lives, yet they are hardly ever taught…
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Eat more color! Very Berry Fruit Salad
May 11, 2017By Kay MacInnis Have you heard? Eat more color! Adding fresh fruits are a great way to include color and take in all those tasty vitamins, minerals and antioxidants…
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Wordless News
May 5, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Child’s Play Is Good for All of Us Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio.…
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Wordless News
May 5, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Child’s Play Is Good for All of Us Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio.…
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Training Low: A Scientific Approach to Low-Carb Diets in Endurance Athletes
May 5, 2017
By Hannah Giangaspro Because I am a woman of my word, today I write to you (on a much more scientific level) about the effects of low-carbohydrate diets in…
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Happiness Is A Habit
May 5, 2017
By Brian Maynor Believe it or not, happiness does not come naturally to everyone. I count myself as one of these people. Not that we don’t feel happiness or…
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Happiness Is A Habit
May 5, 2017
By Brian Maynor Believe it or not, happiness does not come naturally to everyone. I count myself as one of these people. Not that we don’t feel happiness or…
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A Train Rolls Through It
May 5, 2017
By Tom Poland The first time I heard of Branchville, South Carolina, I was a ticket agent at the bus station in Athens, Georgia. A passenger bought a one-way…
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Declutter your life: Lemon Chicken Fettuccine
May 5, 2017By Kay MacInnis Ever think that we are too busy to think about being healthy? That is something I frequently hear from my clients/patients. It takes time to think…
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The Sunglasses and the Squirrel
May 5, 2017
By Tammy Moshier My daughter is the animal lover in our house. She has been doing fund raisers for the shelter since she was in first grade, has built…
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No Mush for Us
May 5, 2017
By Amy Coward I was watching a promotional video recently in which several groups of young children were asked to share something about their moms. At first, the kids…
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Grilled Pesto Chicken
April 28, 2017By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Super easy and full of flavor 4 Organic Chicken Breasts 6 -8 Ounces Pesto sauce, jar (or make your own) DIRECTIONS Insert chicken…
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My Experience as an Endurance Athlete on a Low-Carb Diet
April 28, 2017
By Hannah Giangaspro As an endurance athlete and Exercise Science major, I started hearing quite a bit about this high-fat, low-carb diet within the past few years. The theory…
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Wordless News
April 28, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: As Rains Ease in the West, Cactuses Shine Brighter Than Ever Wordless News is a project by illustrator +…
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Wordless News
April 28, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: As Rains Ease in the West, Cactuses Shine Brighter Than Ever Wordless News is a project by illustrator +…
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The Key To Trusting Our Gut
April 28, 2017
By Brian Maynor It’s easy to say ‘trust your gut’, but how do we know it’s pointing us in the right direction? Making decisions is part of life. We…
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The Key To Trusting Our Gut
April 28, 2017
By Brian Maynor It’s easy to say ‘trust your gut’, but how do we know it’s pointing us in the right direction? Making decisions is part of life. We…
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A Fondness for Old Gas Pumps
April 28, 2017
By Tom Poland Something about old gas pumps pleases me. I think of them as elder statesmen, as senior citizens left behind by the rush of time itself. When…
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