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Beyond its impact on emotions, music also has the power to enhance cognitive functions. Research suggests that playing musical instruments or engaging in activities like singing can improve memory, attention, and problem-solving skills.
“Dancing changes lives here,” Virag said. “I never get more excited than to see how people bond and make friendships and lifetime friendships. Some of these ladies never would have known each other if not for the dance studio.”
Individual instruction from coaches like Coach Trudy comes paired with feedback and help from a bevy of volunteers who help kids break down every aspect of their game and sharpen every skill.
We have excellent physicians on the island, but there are not enough to provide care for all the area residents.
Why is it so difficult to accept a compliment or recognize your accomplishments?
I knew nothing about the different breeds, so I just rolled the dice when ordering them from MyPetChicken.com.
Hardee Greens Vertical Gardens aims to serve, strengthen, and sustain The Harsta Family of Hardee Greens; Chase, Roel, Logan, Eric and Jennifer In early 2020, people around the world were beginning...
A new initiative that started late this past summer will extend free classes to children of military personnel throughout Beaufort and Jasper counties.
And as she prepares for the sun to set on The Face Place by KC, Cooksey is happy to see that the sun will rise on AboutFace Skin Therapy, offering that same dedication, passion and technical know-how that have served her clients for decades.
“My hope is that someday we have someone walk into our office and say, ‘I just wanted to come in here and thank you guys because without you, I wouldn’t be here.’” – Bob Clarkson
As a group of guys who live and breathe bikes, they can not only tell you the best way to get from here to there on two wheels, but they can make sure you get there in comfort and style.
While rest and play have the potential to help, they don’t magically vanquish all stress into the ethers. I’ll happily let you know if that ever changes. In the meantime, take this as “permission” to add more rest and play into your life.
The First Tee – The Lowcountry Is Giving Your Kids A Summer They’ll Never Forget.
A July 2023 Special Section on our Health Professionals
Ahh, sweet summertime! Temperatures get hotter, days get longer, drinks get colder, and life gets a little better.
The beauty of dessert is that it does not have to pretend to be healthy. It’s simply one way of adding a little sweetness to life.
Pockets Full of Sunshine hosts annual event A happy group of 2022 Fun in the Sun for Everyone participants Since 2014, Pockets Full of Sunshine (PFS), 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization, has been...
Brittney Shuenfelt, Dr. Travis Robbins and Victoria Johansen At Benchmark Physical Therapy, people of all ages and activity levels are empowered to start moving with assurance back into the areas of...
Last year, Dr. Kamal Patel and his family finally pulled off their dream vacation. Spending a week in Paris and a week in London, they did the usual tourist things, which meant a lot of sightseeing....
In harmony with their mission “to enrich and benefit the community through the arts,” the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina invites you to join a special four-day event, March 23-26, 2023. During this...
Obligatory. Mundane. Caffeinated. These are words you may use to describe how you think about or approach your day. But here is a gentle wake-up call: Your morning modus operandi is important. How...
“The more you try to control everything around you, the more anxious you’ll be.” Sage words from the therapist I saw in college, and I wasn’t having any of it. It was a cold-water-to-the-face...
Jennifer Green, APRN‐BC AHC Affordable Health Care and the AHC MedSpa Primary Care and Aesthetics 150 State St. Bluffton, SC 29910 (843) 757-5559 affordablehealthcarebluffton.com After years working...
The island’s favorite fitness experience is ramping up for a full-fledged assault on your spare tire in the new year.
Raise your hand if you woke up with a hangover on January 1. Surprise! You are not alone. According to a Twitter analysis via Brandwatch, New Year’s Day is the most hungover day of the year, and by an astonishing margin. What better than a pounding headache to inspire a behavior change?
When it comes to maintaining an active Lowcountry lifestyle, you can’t trust just anyone. Your orthopedic health is too vital. At Hilton Head Orthopedics (formerly Orthopedic Associates of the...
If you haven’t already heard, Merriam-Webster named gaslighting 2022’s word of the year, and with good reason. The term gaslighting has made its way into pop culture, sparking a 1740% increase in...
You probably don’t even realize how much of your day is spent in a rush. Scheduled down to the minute, with appointments stacked on appointments, you aren’t even aware that somewhere in the back of...
A Little Spark Last New Year’s Eve, I headed down to Palm Harbor to spend the holiday with my friend Lindsey and her family. She has three kiddos under age seven, Henley, Presley, and Gigi. Her...
+ Easy, delicious recipes that pack a nutritional punch
Ready to commit to your health this year? Bluffton Pharmacy’s Rob Vaughn has just what you’re looking for.
Beaufort Memorial earns 2022 Top Hospital award for outstanding quality and safety
Alan and Kathy Perry have been a part of our community’s fabric for decades. As Alan is sworn in as mayor, we introduce you to a couple that you most likely already know.
On the front lines of medicine, you’ll find some of the bravest people on earth.
I wasn’t exactly sure what to say in the wake of the completion of my first ever marathon in New York City last month. It was somewhat hard to put into words. On the one hand, over a million people...
How Marissa Paykos and James Young turned a few acres into a new way of looking at farming.
Before venturing out into entrepreneurship, many tried and true methods of preparation are available on the road to owning a business. You can gain experience as an employee or gain an MBA. But one path to becoming the boss flies stealthily under the radar: the United States military.
It’s funny how the same thing can seem wildly different to different people. To some, cilantro adds a flourish of herbaceousness to Mexican street food. To others, it tastes like soap. It’s much the same with pickleball.
Dr. Shane Harpham, owner of Sea Smiles Pediatric Dentistry is a board-certified pediatric dentist, diplomate for the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry and recent president of the South Carolina...
LUX—A Medical Spa celebrates the unique beauty in each of us
Ashley Gasiorowski was not expecting to fall in love with pickleball. It just happened. “This year has been an interesting year,” she said. “I had picked up the sport of pickleball from my friends...
I might just be posthumously a millennial, but there is an ingenuity to being seemingly industrious without actually doing anything. I believe my parents’ generation labeled it as being lazy, but...
For the past five years during the summer months, anywhere between 300 and 400 locals and visitors of all ages have gathered each Wednesday morning at 8 a.m. on the beautiful beach at Palmetto Dunes...
Dave Miller Superior Services 36 Persimmon St #202, Bluffton, SC 29910 (843) 682-2665 gotosuperior.com What services does your business provide? Whole-house service solutions, AC repair, plumbing,...
What typically causes hearing loss, and is it preventable? Sensorineural Hearing Loss is the most common type of hearing loss. It can be a result of aging, exposure to loud noise, injury, disease,...
If you grew up in sports, odds are good you have that one coach who taught you something that stuck with you. Far more than simply showing you how to run faster, catch a ball better, or swing a bat...
Taking a class at CycleBar Hilton Head offers an unforgettable encounter with energy that will leave you rinsed out, inspired, and powered up. For the past six years, CycleBar Hilton Head has used...
The Outward Mindset: an Alternative to Murder Every morning after I’ve gotten my run in and taken care of whatever four-legged friends I’m nannying that week, I go about the process of getting ready...
Would you call a balneotherapist or try red light therapy to treat acne or psoriasis break outs? Would you trust a reflexologist or an aromatherapist to help with your asthma? Would you turn to...
Does the prospect of spending time alone fill you with dread, or do you secretly dream of running off to a deserted island? I often find myself plotting a solo escape, although you might never guess...