Mini Movewells are bite-sized fitness options you can do in the comfort of home or right there at the office. In this Mini MoveWell, you’ll see a variety of quick exercises you can do right in your office chair that help to stave off back pain, improve posture and keep you comfortable during the workday. […]
What businesses can do about respiratory season
“Respiratory season is back,” said Dr. Brown. “When someone comes to you and tells you that they have symptoms like congestion, fever or cough, we don’t know what that is yet, right? Could be the common cold or an extension of allergies, as we do live in South Carolina, but it could also be the […]
Medical Minute: Uterine fibroids
Uterine fibroids are the most common type of growth found within a woman’s pelvis, but they aren’t talked about nearly enough. Fibroids can remain fairly small or grow very large. Someone who has uterine fibroids may only have one, a few, or a large number of them. While they sometimes grow rapidly, in many cases […]
Medical Minute: How to prevent heart disease
“Heart disease is 80% preventable,” said Dr. Businaro, “And how you can prevent heart disease is to make sure you know your risk factors.” Modifiable risk factors, according to Dr. Businaro, include: Other risk factors, such as family history, aren’t things you can change, but they are important knowledge to have when considering your risk […]
Medical Minute: Tips for student athletes to prepare for fall sports
Dr. Noojin’s advice on preparing for fall sports included: Apex Athletics, Prisma Health orthopedic physicians and other health care providers have stepped up to the plate to offer plenty of advice here at Flourish designed for student athletes. You can find more information on sports health from the Apex team and more right here.
Preventing bloodborne pathogens in the workplace
“There are some microorganisms present in human blood that are infectious, which means they can cause disease in humans,” said Dr. Hardee. “These are pathogens that we can screen for, or which you can be tested for on your own, but preventing bloodborne pathogens from causing potential infection in the first place is the best […]