Every June 23, in the United States, is National Hydration Day (NHD). Unfortunately, proper hydration is often overlooked as one way to maintain a healthy lifestyle, especially among our senior population.

The South Carolina summer is upon us, and we have already experienced several days in June where the temperature has hit triple digits. Tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods get a lot of media attention as significant destructive weather, but excessive heat causes more yearly fatalities than any other type of weather.

February is American heart month, a time that brings awareness and focus to the medical community and the public about the threat of cardiovascular disease to our nation's health.