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Managing Type 2 Diabetes Through Diet: What the Evidence Supports
In Rock Hill, as in many communities across the nation, managing Type 2 diabetes is a significant health concern. The American Diabetes…
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Lowering Blood Pressure Without Medication: Lifestyle Strategies That Work
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health issue that affects many adults in Rock Hill and beyond. Fortunately, there are…
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Sleep Hygiene: Evidence-Based Practices for Better Rest
Sleep is essential for overall health, yet more than one-third of U.S. adults do not get enough of it. According to the…
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Strength Training for Adults: Health Benefits and Getting Started Safely
Residents of Rock Hill can significantly improve their health by adhering to federal physical activity guidelines, which recommend that healthy adults engage…
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The Local Reader’s Guide to Family Wellness in York County
Staying healthy as a family isn't one big decision — it's dozens of small habits and choices stacked on top of each…
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Hydration in the Carolina Heat: Practical Tips for Summer in York County
If you've spent a July afternoon anywhere in the Piedmont, you already know: South Carolina heat is not polite. Rock Hill and…
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Heart Health Basics: Knowing Your Numbers
Your heart doesn't give you a lot of warning before something goes wrong. That's what makes cardiovascular disease so dangerous — and…
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Strength Training After 40: A Beginner’s Plan You Can Start at Home
Somewhere in your 40s, the body starts sending signals you didn't used to get. Stairs feel heavier. Carrying groceries from the car…
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How to Read a Nutrition Label Without Getting Tricked
Most Americans glance at nutrition labels but don't really read them. We see a big calorie number, maybe notice if something says…
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What the CDC’s Sleep Guidance Means for Adults Over 50
Sleep doesn't get simpler as you get older. If anything, it gets more complicated — and millions of American adults over 50…
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5 Walking Workouts You Can Do on Rock Hill’s Riverwalk This Spring
Spring in Rock Hill is the perfect invitation to lace up your sneakers and head outside. The Riverwalk — officially known as…
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