What To Do If You Haven’t Found Your Passion
April 6, 2017By Brian Maynor I love motivating people to live their dreams, but some people struggle with discovering their passion and defining their dreams. It is more common with people…
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Wordless News
March 31, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Fishermen Catch 50-Pound Carp In The Middle Of Los Angeles Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio.…
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Wordless News
March 31, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Fishermen Catch 50-Pound Carp In The Middle Of Los Angeles Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio.…
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Recipe of the Month: Gluten-Free Veggie Quiche
March 30, 2017By Hannah Giangaspro Exercise Science and Nutrition Intern Picture this: it’s another crazy weekday morning. After snoozing your alarm three times, you roll out of bed and embark on…
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Who Doesn’t Want More Passion In Their Life?
March 30, 2017By Brian Maynor Finding something you’re passionate about makes your life just open up and everything is possible, which is great, especially if you can earn a living…
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Black Bean Brownies
March 30, 2017By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking These flourless brownies are a healthy alternative to a popular treat. 1 15 oz. can of black beans, rinsed 1/3 Cup Unsweetened cocoa…
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Have a heart-healthy snack: Providence Coconut Granola Bars
March 30, 2017By Kay MacInnis This is the week of the American Heart Association Heart Walk, an event that brings together the things we’ve been talking about in Heart Month (February)…
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Make sure you’re getting the fiber and nutrients you need: Pineapple Green Smoothie
March 24, 2017By Kay MacInnis While getting ready for a recent class for cardiopulmonary rehab patients, I came across some interesting information regarding juicing. This made me dig a little deeper…
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My First Walmart Experience
March 24, 2017By Tom Poland How many of you remember the first time you stepped into a Walmart? If you go to Walmart regularly, you’ve probably forgotten the wonder you felt…
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Have We Forgotten How To Be Brave?
March 24, 2017By Brian Maynor As children we run headfirst into the world, full of bravery and courage; tackling obstacles without a second thought and picking ourselves up and brushing off…
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Have We Forgotten How To Be Brave?
March 24, 2017By Brian Maynor As children we run headfirst into the world, full of bravery and courage; tackling obstacles without a second thought and picking ourselves up and brushing off…
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Healthy Hands Cooking: Crockpot St. Louis Style Pork Ribs
March 17, 2017By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Super easy, super tasty ribs are ready when you are. Ingredients: 3 lbs. St. Louis Style Pork Ribs Salt, pepper and garlic…
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Food First, Supplements Second: Why Supplements Should Not be Your Primary Go-To
March 17, 2017By Hannah Giangaspro Exercise Science and Nutrition Intern Well, whether we are ready to accept it or not, it’s beach season! With bathing suit weather upon us, it’s time…
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Remembering Sam*
March 17, 2017By Tom Poland Author, Friend, Family Man Not quite a year ago thunderstorms shook The South Carolina Midlands. For those who mark calendars, they rumbled through April Fool’s Day…
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Remembering Sam*
March 17, 2017By Tom Poland Author, Friend, Family Man Not quite a year ago thunderstorms shook The South Carolina Midlands. For those who mark calendars, they rumbled through April Fool’s Day…
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Break your fast the smart and quick way, with a smoothie
March 17, 2017By Kay MacInnis It’s the meal of champions! It breaks the overnight fast and provides glucose and other essential nutrients to keep your energy levels up throughout the day.…
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Four-Leaf Clovers May Not Boost Your Luck, But These Tips Will
March 15, 2017By Brian Maynor Since it’s a day of celebrating all things Irish, I thought it would be fun to explore the notion of luck and St. Patrick’s Day is…
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Four-Leaf Clovers May Not Boost Your Luck, But These Tips Will
March 15, 2017By Brian Maynor Since it’s a day of celebrating all things Irish, I thought it would be fun to explore the notion of luck and St. Patrick’s Day is…
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Palmetto Health provides “Springing Forward Sleep Tidbits” to help you sleep better
March 13, 2017By Antoinette Williams Rutherford, M.D., Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group Since everyone had to adjust to the time change over the weekend, Antoinette Williams Rutherford, M.D., Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group sleep…
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Releasing The Need To Be Perfect
March 10, 2017By Brian Maynor When I was a child my mother always pushed me to do my best, and somewhere along the way that morphed into the drive to be…
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Releasing The Need To Be Perfect
March 10, 2017By Brian Maynor When I was a child my mother always pushed me to do my best, and somewhere along the way that morphed into the drive to be…
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Wordless News
March 10, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: International Women’s Day events: How the world will stand with women Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio.…
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Wordless News
March 10, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: International Women’s Day events: How the world will stand with women Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio.…
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Key West, Florida: Our New Hawaii!
March 10, 2017By Mike DuBose and Debra DuBose with Blake DuBose We have been to the Hawaiian Islands, our favorite vacation spot, about 30 times. Each of the islands has its…
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The Sound of Falling Water
March 10, 2017By Tom Poland From a fountain comes the glassy crash of falling water, a sound older than mankind. The water, purling, gurgling, and splashing, pulls you toward it, and…
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What are the benefits of exercise for people with diabetes?
March 10, 2017By Sarah Roof, Elite Nutrition and Performance Intern University of South Carolina Honors College–Exercise Science Certified Personal Trainer Because diabetes patients have reduced sensitivity to insulin or no…
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Starch isn’t always bad: Tricolor Summer Penne Pasta Salad
March 10, 2017By Kay MacInnis Here’s some cool news about the carbohydrates that we love: When they are cooked and then refrigerated, the starch that causes our concern transforms into…
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Wordless News
March 3, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Antarctica temperature hit 63.5 degrees, sets new record high temperature Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless…
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Wordless News
March 3, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Antarctica temperature hit 63.5 degrees, sets new record high temperature Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless…
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Can we just quit life and join the band?
March 2, 2017By Reba Hull Campbell The place was hopping when we peeked out from the stage door. The mosh pit was packed with anxious fans waiting for the performers to…
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Recipe of the Month: Olive Oil Granola
March 2, 2017By Kristen Ziesmer, MS, RD, CSSD LD, Sports Dietitian, ACE-Certified Personal Trainer Elite Nutrition & Performance A few years back at my bridal shower, one of the activities my maid…
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Healthy Recipe of the Week – Italian Grilled Chicken
March 2, 2017By Jan Pinnington Healthy Hands Cooking Ingredients 4-6 organic chicken breasts 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 tsp. each of Italian…
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Celebrated Decoy Carvers
March 2, 2017By Tom Poland; photos by Tom Poland The Caines Family, Genuine Folk Artists As I turned off Highway 17 onto West Virginia Road, snowy mountains and the blue-green Kanawha…
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How To Actually Enjoy The Weekend
March 2, 2017By Brian Maynor March is here, and with it comes spring weather, pollen and the irresistible urge to be outside in spite of it. While our winter was pretty…
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How To Actually Enjoy The Weekend
March 2, 2017By Brian Maynor March is here, and with it comes spring weather, pollen and the irresistible urge to be outside in spite of it. While our winter was pretty…
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Put Your Best Fork Forward, and try this Napa Valley Glazed Salmon
March 2, 2017By Kay MacInnis National Nutrition Month has arrived! Celebrated each March, its aim is to do what we do here every week – increase awareness of how to…
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Wordless News
February 24, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Could A Bumblebee Learn To Play Fetch? Probably Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News…
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Wordless News
February 24, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: Could A Bumblebee Learn To Play Fetch? Probably Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer Maria Fabrizio. Wordless News…
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Bonded by the Boot
February 24, 2017By Amy Coward She pulled up beside me as I was getting out of my car, struggling with my orthopedic boot. “I’ve been there!” she yelled from her car…
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For your fresh, locally grown salads: Stone-Ground Mustard Vinaigrette
February 23, 2017By Kay MacInnis What a great food week! I spent the weekend in Charleston learning about cooking from some pretty awesome chefs. It’s so cool to watch and hear…
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How to Get Excellent Care from Your Doctor: Tips That Could Save Your Life!
February 23, 2017By Mike DuBose with Blake DuBose and Dr. Surb Guram, MD At your last doctor’s appointment, you likely spent about a fourth of the time actually speaking with your…
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Building a Personal Board of Directors
February 22, 2017By Brian Maynor This is an ingenious way to adapt a business concept for personal application. As a member of a few Boards, I was intimately familiar with the…
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Building a Personal Board of Directors
February 22, 2017By Brian Maynor This is an ingenious way to adapt a business concept for personal application. As a member of a few Boards, I was intimately familiar with the…
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The Endurance Athlete’s Guide to Fueling Early in the Season
February 17, 2017By Kristen Ziesmer, MS, RD, CSSD LD, Sports Dietitian, ACE-Certified Personal Trainer Elite Nutrition & Performance You have your race calendar all mapped out with you’re A race and all…
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Wordless News
February 17, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: India’s Largest Dairy Brand Prepares To Market An Acquired Taste: Camel Milk Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer…
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Wordless News
February 17, 2017By Maria Fabrizio The story here: India’s Largest Dairy Brand Prepares To Market An Acquired Taste: Camel Milk Wordless News is a project by illustrator + designer…
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Arcadia Plantation’s Surprising Connection
February 16, 2017By Tom Poland A fine Southern mansion complete with its own bowling alley? ’Tis true. A glimpse of the wealth and majesty that came with the era of…
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Arcadia Plantation’s Surprising Connection
February 16, 2017By Tom Poland A fine Southern mansion complete with its own bowling alley? ’Tis true. A glimpse of the wealth and majesty that came with the era of…
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Stop Wishing For More Time
February 16, 2017By Brian Maynor We all do it; wishing we had more time. Whether it’s a work or on the weekends, there never seems to be enough time to get…
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Stop Wishing For More Time
February 16, 2017By Brian Maynor We all do it; wishing we had more time. Whether it’s a work or on the weekends, there never seems to be enough time to get…
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