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What Your Body Is Trying To Tell You
January 19, 2020
What Your Body Is Trying To Tell You
Exercises you can do at home! Now, there is no excuse as to why you shouldn’t get active!
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January 20, 2020
12 Symptoms of Depression You May Not Be Aware Of...
Nowadays, living is tough. Groceries prices are high, gas is high… “Adulting” means handling work on top of home life on top of social life on top of remaining healthy. It’s a lot to manage for anybody!
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12 Symptoms of Depression You May Not Be Aware Of...
14 Natural Ways to Improve Your Memory
March 21, 2023
14 Natural Ways to Improve Your Memory
As humans grow older, our memory naturally starts to decline. It's the same as when our bodies begin to deteriorate, unless properly handled with regular exercise and a beneficial diet. We begin to forget short-term tasks, our kids' names, and a whole variety of valuable concepts we've learned in school. On the other hand, there are so many ways to reignite our cognitive functioning...
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John J. Tecklenburg, Mayor of Charleston, SC

A Message From our Mayor

Welcome to Lighten Up Charleston!

The health of each of our residents is essential to the quality of life of our city and region. As Augusten Burroughs once said, “When you have your health, you have everything. When you do not have your health, nothing else matters at all.”

I want to congratulate you on taking the first step toward a healthier lifestyle. Whether you’re on this website because you want to lose weight, find a group to exercise with or learn healthy recipes, you will find many community resources to help you reach your goal. Together, we can Lighten Up!

William Cogswell, Mayor