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Pet Therapy Stress Break

In addition to being affectionally called "Man's Best Friend," did you know that dogs are also good for your heart?

Community Involvement

Guard Your Heart on Valentine's Day with "Puppy Love"

Dogs are affectionately called man's best friend.

Community Involvement

A portrait of a smiling Amber Morris outside.

Losing Weight with the South Carolina Obesity Surgery Center

Amber Morris knows first hand the benefits of weight-loss surgery.

Weight Loss

Four holiday-themed cookies on a white plate next to a glass of milk against a red backdrop.

How To Not Gain Weight This Christmas

A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Americans’ weight, waist size and BMI (body mass index) has increased over the past 18 years.

Weight Loss

A man looking towards his smiling wife with one daughter in her lap and another slightly out of view on a sunny day.

Find Help Losing Weight in the New Year

Does your gym seem more crowded lately?

Weight Loss

Emily Kohls speeaking on the set of WIS News 10, with the deadline text Curbing Holiday Weight Gain, Diet Tips from a Registered Dietician under the slogan Live.Local.Now.

How To Not Gain Weight During the Holidays

There are undoubtedly a lot of Christmas parties this weekend.

Weight Loss

A LMC staff member leaning over to enjoy snuggling the face of a fluffy, brown and white dog in a red harness.

Pet Therapy Dogs Make the Perfect Valentine

Dogs are affectionately called man's best friend.

Healthy Living

Superfoods to the Rescue: Watermelon

Each month, we're highlighting a superfood and sharing a delicious recipe.

Healthy Living

Superfoods to the Rescue: Beets

Beets come in many colors - red, pink, golden, white - and a variety of sizes.

Healthy Living

Is Vaping Safe?

Vaping is the act of inhaling and exhaling the aerosol, often referred to as vapor, produced by an e-cigarette.

Healthy Living

Superfood of the Month: Cauliflower

Cauliflower is considered one of the healthiest foods on Earth and with good reason.

Healthy Living

Superfood of the Month: Mushrooms

Although mushrooms can be found in the produce section of the grocery, they aren't a fruit or a vegetable.

Healthy Living

Superfood of the Month: Spinach

Many cuisines, most notably Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Southeast Asian, use spinach because it's inexpensive and easy to prepare.

Healthy Living

Superfood of the Month: Strawberries

Strawberries are rich in vitamin C, potassium, folic acid and fiber.

Healthy Living

Superfood of the Month: Peaches

Peaches are rich in phenolic and carotenoid compounds, which possess anti-tumor and anti-cancer properties.

Healthy Living

Superfood of the Month: Carrots

Carrots are crunchy, tasty and highly nutritious.

Healthy Living

Superfood of the Month: Blueberries

Blueberries are one of the most nutritious, antioxidant-rich fruit in the world.

Healthy Living

New Warnings About Vaping and E-Cigarettes

Hundreds of people across the country have been diagnosed with a severe lung illness that public health officials think may be linked to vaping, and a few have died.

Healthy Living

It's Never Too Late to Start Exercising

A Greenwood woman is proving it's never too late to start exercising.

Healthy Living

Superfood of the Month: Rutabaga

Rutabaga is a vegetable that boosts the taste of dishes, and many cultures incorporate it into staple foods or national delicacies.

Healthy Living

More than 1,300 Women Participate in Heart and Sole

More than 1,300 women participated in the Lexington Medical Center Heart and Sole Women's Five Miler on Saturday, April 21 in Columbia.

Women's Services

Calling All Women Bloggers!

Lexington Medical Center is sponsoring a contest from May 1st to May 31st to find additional, talented bloggers for its Every Woman Blog.

Women's Services

Update from the Every Woman Bloggers

Since 2011, we have been proud to provide a forum for women of the Midlands to share their life experiences with a larger audience.

Women's Services

Under Pressure: Why High Blood Pressure Matters

Today marks the first day of American Heart Month.

Primary Care

Opioids: What's New?

South Carolina has a growing opioid epidemic.

Primary Care

How To Help A Choking Victim

Imagine someone you are with starts choking. Would you know what to do?

Primary Care

Ask the Doctor: Understanding Diabetes

Diabetes is a prevalent problem in South Carolina.

Primary Care

Stay Well Connected with Lexington Medical Center's MyChart

From search engines to smartphones, we all look up a lot of information on the internet each day.

Primary Care

The Importance of an Annual Physical

How often do you visit your doctor for a check-up?

Primary Care

Blood Drive Before Hurricane Florence

The American Red Cross is asking for blood donations in advance of Hurricane Florence reaching South Carolina.

Primary Care

Protecting Your Health In A Hurricane

It’s important to have a plan in place to protect your health and well-being during a hurricane.

Primary Care

From the American Academy of Pediatrics: Talking to Children about Disasters

Below is a great article from our friends at the American Academy of Pediatrics and their website, HealthyChildren.org.

Primary Care

The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide

According to the American Red Cross, more than 15,200 people go to hospital emergency rooms each year to be treated for carbon monoxide poisoning.

Primary Care

The Importance of An Annual Eye Exam

This week, WLTX interviewed Dr. Jeremy Crisp of Lexington Family Practice Northeast, a Lexington Medical Center physician practice, about the importance of an annual eye exam.

Primary Care

Speaking of Men's Health

November is Men’s Health Month.

Primary Care

Red cabbage presented chopped in a white bowl, whole, and halved.

Superfood of the Month: Red Cabbage

Did you know red cabbage is super good for your immune system, gut health and more?

Healthy Living

An apple salad with whole grains and walnuts on a blue plate.

Superfood to the Rescue: Apples

Apples are super good for you! They have a probiotic effect that aids in digestion and lowers the risk of heart disease.

Healthy Living

Doctor's hand holding stethoscope on patient's chest

Ask the Doctor: Is It Okay to Delay Routine Medical Care?

At the beginning of the pandemic, most routine health care visits were cancelled to preserve health care supplies and limit the spread of coronavirus. But what’s the downside to putting off routine health care?

Primary Care

Guard Your Heart On Valentine’s Day with the Love of a Dog

Dogs are affectionately called man’s best friend. But did you know their companionship also offers benefits for your heart health?

Heart & Vascular

Superfood of the Month: Kale

Kale is high in nutrients and low in calories, making it one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet.

Healthy Living

Waffled Salmon Cakes

For a fast and healthy dinner, try this delicious recipe that's also diabetic-friendly.

Healthy Living

Woman is holiday outfit holding her stomach

Nine Tips to Avoid Weight Gain This Season

Most of us gain about a pound over the holidays. The problem is, that extra pound usually stays with us and after a few years we are carrying around a few extra pounds.

Healthy Living

Woman in exercise wear in grocery store produce section

What Diet and Fitness Plan is Best for Me?

There are so many diet and fitness trends out there, it can be hard to know which approach is best.

Weight Loss

Couple at Be Well water fountain at Lake Murray Dam

Helping Our Community Be Well

To promote healthy living and outdoor activity, our hospital provided new water fountains in local parks.

Community Involvement

Mark Stout by treadmill at Cardiac Rehabilitation

Practicing What You Preach in Cardiac Rehabilitation

When it comes to health, not only does Mark Stout talk the talk — he walks the walk, too. As a 29-year veteran in the field of cardiac rehabilitation, Mark embodies a healthy lifestyle.

Heart & Vascular

7 Walking Myths Debunked

Healthy Living

Superfood of the Month: Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts are packed with nutrition and low in calories. Here are five reasons to incorporate Brussels sprouts into your regular diet and a few ways to cook them.

Healthy Living

Woman holding mug of coffee that says 2023

3 Ways to Achieve Your New Year's Resolution

The start of a new year is the perfect time to resolve to improve yourself or accomplish a goal. Help yourself succeed in keeping your resolution by using these tips.

Healthy Living