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Avoiding Aspartame: Dangers of a Common Additive
Posted on: October 6, 2017Categories: LiveWell 24/7Diet drinks and other aspartame-laced products are often advertised as contributors to weight loss. However, a July 2017 study dismisses these claims, connecting ...
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Creative Ways to Squeeze More Steps Into Your Weekdays
Posted on: September 29, 2017Categories: LiveWell 24/7We all know exercise is beneficial for us, but many people who are trying to lose weight believe that it takes fancy equipment or expensive gym memberships to m ...
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Eat, Sleep & Work Better: 7 Ways to Wake Up for Morning Workouts
Posted on: September 29, 2017Categories: LiveWell 24/7Exercise in the morning to make your workout work for you! Did you know that morning exercise yields better long term results than afternoon or evening wor ...
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US News Announces 2017-18 Best Hospitals Honor Roll
Posted on: August 10, 2017Categories: LiveWell 24/7What is the Best Hospitals Honor Roll? This list, released by US News each year, details the highest performing hospitals in the United States based on areas of ...
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National Eye Exam Month: Eye Strain Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Posted on: August 8, 2017Categories: LiveWell 24/7August is National Eye Exam Month, as well as Children's Eye Health and Safety Month. Among the many possible eye problems and diseases, one of the most common is ...
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See Results After One Workout with These 7 Exercises
Posted on: August 3, 2017Categories: LiveWell 24/7While we all know muscles aren't built in a day, there are ways to see immediate definition after a single workout. Referred to as "pump", this is the idea that i ...
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Tax Free Weekend: August 4th-6th, 2017
Posted on: August 1, 2017Categories: News & EventsSchedule your back to school shopping trips for this weekend, because starting Friday, shoppers do not have to pay the 6% state sales tax or any local taxes. The ...
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6 Things You Should Know About Mental Health
Posted on: July 25, 2017Categories: LiveWell 24/7Eating fast food may make you more likely to develop depression: A study in Public Health Nutrition revealed that eating commercial baked goods and fast food ...
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Healthy Pizza Swaps!
Posted on: July 20, 2017Categories: LiveWell 24/7Did you know that 94% of Americans report eating pizza regularly? Or that the 350 slices of pizza are eaten every second in the US? Pizza can be a great meal to ...
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Weekend Event: Beaufort Water Festival Kickoff
Posted on: July 13, 2017Categories: News & EventsAn annual event since July 1956, the Beaufort Water Festival is a ten day event celebrating family, friends, and the traditions of the coastal area. With over ...
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Jump Right In: 8 Reasons Why You Should Start Swimming for Exercise
Posted on: July 11, 2017Categories: LiveWell 24/7You don't need to be Katie Ledecky or Michael Phelps to reap the benefits of swimming. As a non-impact exercise and varying levels of intensity, the pool may be ...
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Everything You Need to Know about Heat Stroke
Posted on: June 29, 2017Categories: LiveWell 24/7With daily temperatures in the Carolinas averaging between 92-95 degrees in July, it is imperative to understand the stages of heat-related illnesses and take pr ...
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Fourth of July Fun!
Posted on: June 27, 2017Categories: News & EventsLooking for a place to watch spectacular fireworks, listen to live patriotic music, or enjoy a hot dog this 4th of July? Check out some of our favorite Independen ...
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10 Common Workout Mistakes & How to Avoid Them!
Posted on: June 22, 2017Categories: LiveWell 24/7You only use machines: Strength training machines lock in your movement to a predetermined range of motion, so you are successfully working the large muscles, ...
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2nd Annual Shrimp and Grits Festival this Weekend!
Posted on: June 16, 2017Categories: News & EventsMake plans to attend the 2nd Annual Shrimp and Grits Festival this Saturday, where you can help award one competing restaurant with the "Columbia's Best Shrimp an ...
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Tahini: What is it, and why should you add it to your diet?
Posted on: June 15, 2017Categories: LiveWell 24/7What is it? Tahini is a paste made of ground up sesame seeds, commonly used in Mediterranean or Middle Eastern cuisine. Why should I eat it? The dairy free pa ...
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National Safety Month Week One: Stand Up to Falls
Posted on: June 6, 2017Categories: LiveWell 24/7Sponsored by the National Safety Council, each week of June focuses on education, prevention, and preparation efforts surrounding specific safety issues. As the ...
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Kick start a sluggish metabolism with these 7 tips!
Posted on: May 30, 2017Categories: LiveWell 24/7When we talk about the term metabolism, we are really talking about our basal metabolic rate, or the minimum number of calories needed each day for the body to ...
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8 Surprising Facts About Sunscreen
Posted on: May 25, 2017Categories: LiveWell 24/7There is no proof that sunscreens prevent most skin cancer. Most scientists and public health agencies (including the FDA) have found very little evidence tha ...
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Jalapeno Peppers Bring the Heat: Small Pepper, Huge Health Benefits
Posted on: May 23, 2017Categories: LiveWell 24/7Jalapeno peppers pack a strong nutritional punch within their 2-4 inch length. One cup of sliced jalapenos is just 27 calories, provides 66% of your recommended d ...