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Tasty Tuesday: Things are getting smooth in a tropical way

Tyler Ryan learns the details on the latest Tropical Smoothie in Irmo

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – Restaurants are alive and well in the Midlands with all sorts of options from national to local eateries opening all the time, and Tropical Smoothie is no different.  Liz Deese joined Tyler Ryan to talk about the newest addition to the offerings in Irmo, with the popular smoothie maker opening this week at 1180 Dutch Fork…

Cleaning Lake Murray one bag at a time

Tyler Ryan learns about the Fall Lake Murray Sweep Clean Up

Lake Murray SC (WOLO) – The Fall edition of the Lake Murray Sweep Cleanup, organized by Keep The Midlands Beautiful is planned for September 14.  The organization is looking for Volunteers for the morning, departing from various places around Lake Murray.  The goal is for Volunteers to boat to over 20 islands and clean up things that others have left…

Making warriors out of men on Saturday

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – The Every Man a Warrior event is Saturday at Seawells. Event organizers say the mission of the program is top help men succeed in life by equipping them for the battles they face every day, inclduing work, sex, money, and even hard times. You can get ticket info by clicking the QR Code   Categories: Digital…

Midlands Cares: Understanding an Abdominal Aneurism

Tyler Ryan learns about the medical A-A-A and how it can be treated - if detected

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – There is a growing affliction for many people generally aged 50-84 called Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm – or a A-A-A.  The question is what in the world is this medical problem that has nothing to do with the auto club?  MUSC Doctor Shane Parmer, “an aneurysm, in essence, is a bulge in an artery…arteries as a rule…

For The Health of It: keeping the mass as we age

Tyler Ryan and Hima Dalal discuss Sacropenia and the options for keeping muscle

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – Sarcopenia is a condition characterized by the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength, primarily affecting older adults. This decline impacts mobility, endurance, and metabolic health, while increasing the risk of falls and frailty. Causes of Sarcopenia: 1. Aging: Natural aging reduces muscle protein synthesis, leading to gradual muscle loss. 2. Sedentary Lifestyle: Lack of…