Health And Fitness
VPL Memory Cafe this Friday
Individuals living with dementia, along with their caregivers, are invited to join the VPL Memory Cafe. We enjoy coffee and freshly baked cookies in our library board room. We laugh, share, and engage...
Trump looks to expand access to IVF through discount, employer coverage
By Jacob FischlerPresident Donald Trump said Thursday his administration had negotiated a lower price for a major fertility drug and would issue a regulation allowing employers to cover part of e...
Virginia Gay Hospital Shines a Light on Breast Cancer Awareness this October
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor survivors, support those currently battling the disease, and remind our community that early detection saves lives. With breast... Online Public meeting to discuss cancer in Benton County, Monday, October 20
Did you know that Iowa has the 2nd highest rate of new cancer diagnosis in the United States and rates are rising?-On average, 182 in Benton County are diagnosed with cancer each year.-On average, 52 ... Does testosterone affect men’s oral health?
Testosterone is a hormone in both men and women, and it plays a major role in men’s overall health. It influences muscle mass, bone density, energy levels, mood and sexual function. In recent years,...
October Words on Wellness
Attached you will find your edition of the October 2025 Words on Wellness newsletter.This edition features:Finding Nutrition Info: Is It Legit?Recipe for Cheesy Vegetable PastaTaking Care of Your Love...
Supreme Court justices skeptical of free speech limits in Colorado case
By Lindsey ToomerJustices of the U.S. Supreme Court appeared skeptical of a Colorado law banning conversion therapy for minors, which a counselor in the state says violates her First Amendme...
Iowa Announces Upcoming Changes to SNAP Benefits to Promote Healthy Food Choices
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is announcing upcoming changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that will impact what items are eligible for purchase with...
October is Domestic Awareness Month
If someone you know is in an abusive relationship, step in and do what you can to help. That might mean opening your home. It might mean things will get ugly for a bit, but it also means that you coul...