8 | www. Char l es tonPhys i c i ans . com | www.Hea l thL i nksChar l es ton . com 16 | FRAUGHT WITH FRECKLES Studies have shown that individuals with a multitude of freckles may be more prone to developing skin cancer with excessive sun exposure. 22 | BUILDING TIES GARDEN BY GARDEN Community gardens beautify vacant lots, clean up polluted environments, build stronger ties among people in neighborhoods and produce food for needy families. 24 | THE GREEN HEART PROJECT The Green Heart Project is one of many garden-based learning, or farm-to-school, initiatives. It’s designed to help youngsters grow, eat and celebrate food. 26 | HOLY GUACAMOLE: NATIONAL AVOCADO DAY July 31 is National Avocado Day. If you’re looking to celebrate this healthy fruit by incorporating avocado into your summer meal planning, you might be on the right track 28 | BETTER HEALTH – A LAUGHING MATTER Research suggests that laughter started as a survival tool in animals as a way to communicate that the group was safe from harm. Now doctors know that laughter heals. 33 | QUALITY HEALTH CARE, LIMITED ACCESS There is a sharp increase in funding and programs dedicated to closing the social, economic and environmental gaps in access to quality health care. 36 | TAI CHI: MOVING MEDITATION Dating back to the 16th century, tai chi originated in China. Its physical and mental health benefits range from improving flexibility and balance to decreasing anxiety and depression while promoting a mind/body connection. 40 | THE GREEN-EYED MONSTER Jealousy has been the source of relationship woes, a sign of internal problems from the past and even the central, destroying emotion in the Shakespearean play “Othello.” 44 | TOO MUCH SCREEN TIME Warnings on social media about phone addiction are increasing, and now more doctors, therapists and psychiatrists are treating patients for this addiction. 52 | THE POWER OF ACTIVE LISTENING Active listening builds trust between the speaker and the listener and shows speakers that they are valued – and that their words matter. Issue 12.4 JULY/AUGUST CHARLESTON FEATURES
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