Superfood of the Month: Garlic
For thousands of years, ancient cultures, including Chinese, Egyptian, and Roman civilizations, used garlic as a medical treatment because of its numerous health benefits.
Could Your Belly Pain Be Diverticulitis?
Many people over 40 have diverticulosis, and most experience no problems. About 4% of those with diverticulosis develop a diverticulitis - a painful inflammation of the diverticula.
Lexington Medical Center Receives the Nation's Highest Rating in Heart Surgery
For the second consecutive year, Lexington Medical Heart and Vascular Center earned three three-star ratings from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons for aortic valve replacement, coronary artery bypass grafting and isolated mitral valve replacement and repair.
Why is High Blood Pressure the Silent Killer?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, often has no noticeable symptoms, which is why it's often called the "silent killer." Here are some common warning signs.
Knowing the Signs of Stroke Could Save a Life
As part of what's known as the "stroke belt," South Carolina has one of the country's highest stroke rates. Recognizing the signs of a stroke could save your life – or the life of someone you love.
We're Hiring! Join Us at Our Segra Park Hiring Event
Lexington Medical Center is hosting an all-star hiring event at Segra Park on Friday, May 19.
Superfood of the Month: Bell Peppers
Bell peppers come in a variety of colors and are an excellent source of vitamin C and vitamin B6.
Does Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy Work?
One of the newer and most exciting treatment options for musculoskeletal pain is platelet-rich plasma therapy.
3 Easy Ways to Avoid Eye Strain
Apr 21, 2023, 2:08 PM
by
Allison Sanford
We now spend an average of seven hours a day at screens, often leading to digital eye strain.
Occupational Therapy May Be More Than You Think
You may think occupational therapy is focused on helping people with their jobs, but that’s only a sliver of what an occupational therapist does.
Jump on the Wagon
Can a mocktail a day help keep the doctor away?
Finding Relief from Shoulder Pain
Athletes aren't the only ones who experience shoulder injuries. They can happen to any of us, especially as we age.
Online Symptom Checker Helps You Find the Right Care
Knowing where to go for care can be challenging when you don't feel well. LMC MyChart’s new Symptom Checker removes the guesswork and makes getting the right care easy for you and your family.
Superfood of the Month: Olives
One of the centerpieces of the Mediterranean diet, olives provide plenty of health benefits.
The Link Between Cervical Cancer and HPV
HPV causes more than 90% of cervical cancers. There are many strains of this virus, but certain strains increase your risk of developing genital warts and cancers.
What You Should Know About Kidney Cancer
Most kidney cancers are diagnosed incidentally (by chance) due to an imaging study performed for another reason.
Superfood of the Month: Chickpeas
Chickpeas, also called garbanzo beans, are one of the oldest consumed crops in the world and are a great source of plant-based protein and fiber, iron, zinc, phosphorus, B vitamins and more.
Winning the Race of a Lifetime
Just one year after completing breast cancer treatment, 42-year-old Carrie Morris ran 48.6 miles in four days at Walt Disney World’s “Dopey Challenge.”
One in Five Colon Cancers Now in Those Younger Than 55
Colon and rectal cancers are being diagnosed in younger adults across the United States. Now, 1 in 5 cases diagnosed are among those in their early 50s or younger.
Why Working Out in a Group Works
There is definite value in working out in a group — but what is it about exercising with others that motivates us?
