What's your stress mindset?

Growing Better: The Upside of Stress

Stress is bad, right? Well, a growing body of research shows that it actually doesn’t have to be. While stress is unavoidable, learning to recognize our personal stress signals and developing practical ways to respond is proven to mitigate the negative impacts of stress. Even …

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Breathe. Stretch. Relax.

Growing Better: INTERACTIVE Stretching & Relaxation Session

Do you ever get a little flustered when you can’t remember something? A little forgetfulness is a normal part of aging, but it doesn’t mean it’s not frustrating. Could some simple stretching and intentional breathing help you relax and refocus? That’s exactly what our friends …

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Growing Better: Love Your Heart

We’re so grateful to Debbie Petitpain for helping us learn all about loving our hearts, especially when it comes to nutrition. As a follow up, consider taking the “28 Days to a Healthy Heart” Challenge. With just one simple activity a day, you can make …

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Growing Better: Love Your Heart

What life lessons have you learned during the COVID-19 pandemic? In 2021, our free online learning series returns, through which you’ll discover our top tips for maintaining your health and happiness in these uncertain times. We’ll share about a variety of topics that make a …

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Growing Better: Coping Skills

We’re so grateful to Theresa Skojec from MUSC for helping us learn all about the best coping skills. As a follow up, you’ll definitely want to review this Coping Skills Toolbox:  It’s a great list of things you can do when you’re feeling stressed, anxious, …

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Growing Better: Self-Care

We’re so grateful to Tenelle Jones for helping us learn all about reducing our anxiety and stress levels through self-care. As a follow up, you’ll definitely want to download this tool for Naming Your Emotions. It’s a list of a range of emotions that you …

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Hawaiian Chicken with rice pineapple and limas

Traveling Tastebuds: Hawaiian Chicken Recipe

We partner with the Lowcountry Food Bank and MUSC’s dietetic interns to create a rotating menu of meals that are both healthy and flavorful. The meals are prepared in the Zucker Family Production Kitchen at the food bank, purchased by East Cooper Meals on Wheels, …

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