www. Char l es tonPhys i c i ans . com | www.Hea l thL i nksChar l es ton . com | 11 FROM THE EDITOR... March Madness, the Olympics and a host of other competitions – chess, spelling, robotics – confirm our passion for identifying “the best.” The esteemed recipients of a “Best” title have a unique combination of qualities that propel them to the top: talent, an unrelenting dedication to perfect their skills, resilience, the ability to learn from and mentor others, to name a few. Reporter Amy Connor took a moment to talk to local children about what being the best at something means or takes. To be the best at something, “they should practice,” explained 6-year-old Owen. People should be the best at something “because they love me,” said Emma, 4, “almost 5.” If someone wants to be the best at something, “they should draw pictures of dinosaurs,” confirmed Porter, 7. This issue of HealthLinks Charleston celebrates the “Best” in our health care community. As you read about the recipients, you will undoubtedly notice their talents and their unrelenting dedication to perfect their skills. I’m sure the celebrated bests practice and bring love to the people they help. Perhaps when you reach out to congratulate them, you should see if they pass the Porter test: Do they draw pictures of dinosaurs? Congratulations and thank you to all of this year’s awardees. In this issue, you will also discover helpful advice and resources from local experts – eating healthy on a tight budget, power naps. You’ll find stories that might stun you – health-threatening fungi, men’s depression, medical waste, addiction to processed foods. There are stories that caution – the boot scoot, where have the therapists gone? And with each page turn, you will probably be inspired to add more adventure to your life – TikTok wellness trends. Enjoy. To simple pleasures and good health, Lisa Breslin, Managing Editor MAY/JUNE 2023 COMPLIMENTARY CHARLESTON | DORCHESTER | BERKELEY MAY/JUNE 2023 Best Doctors, Dentists, Senior Living, Fitness Centers andMore... CHAR L E S TON Volume 12, Issue 3 • MAY/JUNE 2023 www.CharlestonPhysicians.com CHARLESTON Source: National Institute of Mental Health 'Real Men. Real Depression' Announcing the NEW CharlestonPhysicians.com Why CharlestonPhysicians.com? ✔ Search doctors by location, insurance & specialty! ✔ Search health topics that matter to you. ✔ HIPAA Certified & dedicated to your safety. ✔ Read HealthLinks Magazine. ✔ Listen to HealthLinks Podcast. +
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