Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating with Diabetes
The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and indulgence, but for those living with diabetes, it can also bring unique challenges. Festive gatherings often revolve around food and […]
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Prostate Cancer: Understanding Your PSA Levels and First Steps to Checking Your Prostate Health
When it comes to men’s health, prostate cancer ranks as one of the most critical issues, especially as men age. The American Cancer Society highlights that prostate cancer is the […]
Understanding Diabetes: Insights from a CMC Endocrinologist
Hello, everyone! I’m Dr. Lauren Buehler, one of the endocrinologists here at CMC Endocrinology. I’ve always been passionate about empowering my patients with the knowledge to help them better manage […]
What Causes Warts?
Warts are a common skin condition that can affect people of all ages. They are small, rough growths that can appear anywhere on the body but are most commonly found […]
What to Do When an Animal Bites
Picture this: You’re enjoying a peaceful walk in the park when suddenly, an unexpected encounter with an animal leaves you with a bite. Whether it’s a playful nip from a […]
Should You Pop a Burn Blister?
Burns are common injuries that can happen to anyone, whether from a hot stove, sunburn, or a scalding liquid. While minor burns usually heal on their own, they can sometimes […]
Signs & Symptoms of Testicular Cancer: A Young Man’s Disease
Testicular Cancer is sometimes described as a “young man’s disease” which tests the norms of what we usually think when it comes to the age of typical cancer diagnoses. The […]
The Role of Primary Care Physicians in Specialty Care
In this article: Primary care physicians are usually the first healthcare team members you encounter. For example, perhaps you’ve had persistent pain in your stomach and recurring heartburn that won’t […]
How to Stop Negative Self-Talk to Achieve Your Fitness Goals
Negative self-talk can be a significant barrier to achieving our fitness goals. The way we speak to ourselves about exercise impacts our motivation, confidence, and overall well-being. However, with awareness […]
Lifestyle Changes to Reduce Cholesterol
Have you, or someone you know, been told you have high cholesterol? Your doctor likely has told you about the importance of managing your cholesterol, but what does that mean? […]
Conscious Nourishment: A Different Approach to Healthy Eating
In a world obsessed with quick fixes and fad diets, the concept of conscious nourishment is a refreshing alternative. Unlike conventional dieting, which often focuses solely on the external aspects […]
The Truth Behind Hangovers
Drinking and hangovers If you are participating in dry or “damp” January, the notion of nursing hangovers may be far from your mind. Alternatively, if this is your first […]
Orange Juice and the Common Cold
It’s that dreaded time of year again – cold and flu season. As soon as the weather turns and people start spending more time indoors, common colds seem to spread […]
What’s Up Doc? All you Need to Know About Carrots and Vitamin A
Were you told as a kid that eating carrots would improve your vision? Well, it wasn’t actually a trick to get you to eat your veggies! That’s because carrots are […]
Breaking Down Vitamin B
B vitamins are sometimes thought of as ‘energy vitamins’. The B-group, or vitamin B complex, consists of eight different B vitamins. Together these nutrients aid the body in a range […]
Why Are My Legs Cold from the Knee Down?
Are your feet cold too? Do you find yourself puzzled by the persistent chill in your legs from the knee down? While it’s common for your extremities to feel cold […]
What is Lymphoma?
Lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system, a crucial part of the body’s immune system. The CMC Cancer Center is helping us better understand what lymphoma […]
Winter Blues? Check your Vitamin D Levels
Got a case of the winter blues? If you experience fatigue, bone and joint pain, and changes in mood specifically in the colder winter months, you might be experiencing a […]
2023 Holiday Gift Guide
‘Tis the season for holiday shopping! Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are here making it the perfect time to load up your cart with Conway Medical Center approved items […]
Expert Tips for Holiday Wellness
The holidays are upon us, bringing joy, festivities, and a fair share of challenges. With the hustle and bustle this time of year brings, we can easily overlook our health […]
Motion Sickness: A Deep Dive into this Queasy Mystery
The holidays are upon us and it’s that time of year when it seems like we are always on the road or in the air visiting friends and family near […]
Managing Type I Diabetes When You’re in College
For most young students, college is their first real taste of independence. “College can be overwhelming already”, said Dr. Charles Frost with CMC Primary Care, “but with added diabetes, it […]
What’s the Best Treatment for Ragweed Allergy Symptoms?
Sniffling, sneezing, and a sore throat are hallmark signs of an allergy, and ragweed is no stranger to the Myrtle Beach and Horry County area. Ragweed allergy symptoms make you miserable, […]
Quitting smoking benefits your health and your wallet
Over the last 30 years, Dr. David Johnson has noticed fewer people identifying as smokers on new patient questionnaires. That’s the good news. But the bad news is the dangerous […]
Healthy Fall Activities along the Grand Strand for the Whole Family
As the sweltering heat of summer gives way to the crisp and comfortable days of fall, the Grand Strand offers a plethora of opportunities to engage in healthy and enjoyable […]
How Can an ENT Doctor Help Me?
Healthy ears, noses, and throats allow us to take in the world around us and communicate what we perceive to others. The ears, nose, and throat are also all connected […]
What is a Balanced Diet?
In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is more important than ever. One of the fundamental aspects of a healthy life is a balanced diet. But what exactly does […]
Hop On the Wagon: Tips to Reduce Your Alcohol Intake
For many people, drinking is an ordinary part of life. However, for some, it’s an everyday occurrence to drink multiple alcoholic beverages but there are dangers to this excessive alcohol […]
What is a Migraine Headache?
We have all experienced the pain of a simple headache before, and we know to take some medicine and wait for the pain to go away, but unfortunately for an […]
Empty Nest Syndrome- Not just surviving but thriving
The long days of parenting babies and toddlers Ask any parent and they can tell you that the early days of parenting can feel never ending. The endless washing […]
How a Pinch of Salt Can Make a Big Difference
Salt, an ever-present ingredient in our daily diets, adds flavor to our favorite dishes and enhances the taste of various foods. However, excessive salt consumption has been linked to a […]
Heat exhaustion or heat stroke?
Summer is a great time to be outside, for work or recreation. It’s important to remember that warm-weather activities can put you at an increased risk of dehydration and heat […]
Staying safe in the extreme Myrtle Beach heat
Some doctors are saying that the conditions outside right now are the most dangerous they have seen. Record-breaking blistering heat in the US, has more than 80 million Americans under […]
Updates to HPV vaccine for Healthy Connections Medicaid Members
HPV Vaccine Update for Healthy Connections Medicaid Members The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced that they are extending coverage of the HPV vaccine. The HPV […]
7 Ways to Feel Better and Be Healthier from a Primary Care Doctor
Most people know that they should pay close attention to their health, but the idea of doing things to stay healthy can be daunting. However, it doesn’t have to be. […]
Why you should monitor the air quality due to the Canadian wildfire
Have you noticed the smoky haze in the air the last few days in Myrtle Beach and the surrounding area? That haze is due to wildfires that have been raging […]
What can help my IBS?
Your schedule is packed and you have a lot to get done today, but before you can get started, the abdominal pains kick in. Then the diarrhea or constipation. You […]
Taking Strides Towards Better Health and Wellness
Nature Therapy The healing properties of nature have long been studied. According to Harvard Medical School, the Japanese practice of “forest bathing”, uses nature walks to remain present in the […]
The Health Benefits of Dry January
Dr. Carrie Connett of CMC Primary Care, Prince Creek, offers her insight to the benefits of participating in Dry January (or any other month of the year!). Dr. Connett shares, […]
What Is Family Medicine and Is It Different From Internal Medicine
Did you know there are more than 160 medical specialties and subspecialties in the United States? With such an extensive array of disciplines, it’s easy to be confused about what […]
Yes, men can get breast cancer
Know the signs and symptoms of male breast cancer Conversations about breast cancer have become more commonplace than years ago. There is a wealth of information available about detecting and […]
How to Treat Ant Bites: Vital Do’s and Don’ts for You
You are outside working in your yard on a hot, sunny summer’s day when suddenly you feel a tiny sting to your ankle followed by another and then another sting. […]
Nosebleeds: Picking apart this common condition
Nosebleeds are super annoying, inconvenient, and sometimes embarrassing, especially since they can happen anytime and anywhere. As we inch closer to fall and subsequently winter, the air will become drier […]
Grief and Loss
Grief and loss are a common and natural part of our lives, yet we often feel ill-equipped and alone when we are traveling through our grief. While grief is often […]
Aphasia: The brain condition forcing Bruce Willis from movies
Actor and musician Bruce Willis is best known for playing the wisecracking, hardened hero in some of America’s most beloved action films. Unfortunately, it appears his time in the spotlight […]
Take Control of Your Seasonal Allergies
Spring is upon us and with the return of warmer weather and longer days, we are looking forward to spending more time outside. But those of us who suffer from […]
Which Family Doctor Should I Pick?
There is a saying that trust is not a matter of technique, tricks, or tools but of character. The physicians with CMC Primary Care take pride in not only the […]
Health benefits of volunteering as you age
As a nurse practitioner who specializes in family medicine and geriatrics for CMC Primary Care, Jonathan Briggs, FNP not only takes care of his aging patients’ medical needs he also […]
How Does Pink Eye Happen?
Pink eye is a very common illness amongst children and adults seen at CMC Primary Care and CMC Pediatrics. Formally known as conjunctivitis, pink eye occurs when the lining of […]
Prepping for the trip of your lifetime
How health screenings can help you enjoy the ride When you think about your life there are probably many things you want to accomplish, experiences you want to have, places […]
Should I Get the Shingles Vaccine?
1 in 3 people in the U.S. will develop shingles in their lifetime. The Centers for Disease Control recommends that adults 50 years and older get two doses of the […]
What exactly is the power of love when it comes to health and healing?
This blog was updated June 2024 Maya Angelou said, “Love has no barriers,” and William Shakespeare noted, “If music be the food of love, play on.” We know that love […]
How a head injury turned fatal for America’s funniest dad
Breaking down traumatic brain injuries On January 8th, Bob Saget, star of “Full House” and “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” went to bed after performing a comedy set in Florida and […]
5 Heart Health Tips
Adopting healthy habits can be your best defense against heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. It may seem like this would take a lot of time and effort but there […]
What Exactly is Hypertension?
Hypertension is a big word for high blood pressure and it’s the #1 reason for primary care visits. In the beginning, you may not have any noticeable symptoms. CMC Primary […]
The Most Essential Vitamins Your Body Needs
Vitamins and minerals are essential in keeping you healthy and are necessary for survival. Most essential vitamins have different jobs to help your body work and grow the way it […]
Probiotics: Happy Gut, Healthy Life
There are good and bad bacteria in your gut! The foods you eat and chemicals you are exposed to can determine how good or bad your gut health is. Gut […]
Maskne: The struggle is real!
The COVID-19 pandemic has made face masks a staple of our everyday wardrobes. Wearing a mask to prevent the spread of the virus has become as crucial as wearing a […]
How to prepare for your COVID vaccine
After you are finally able to schedule your COVID vaccination appointment and you breathe a sigh of relief, you may have a few questions. We reached out to Dr. David […]
10 Reasons You Must Have a Primary Care Doctor
Imagine being in unfamiliar territory without your GPS. Or phone. Would you know where to go? Would you know if you reached your destination? Think of your primary care doctor […]
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