Health And Fitness
Remember sun safet during RAGBRAI; sunburn, dehydration concerns continue
The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reminds the thousands of bicyclists and volunteers participating in the 42nd Des Moines Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRA...
5 Things You Should Know About Yoga
Yoga typically combines physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation or relaxation. Researchers are studying how yoga may be used to help improve health and to learn more about its safe ...
Storing Memories of Recent Events
Memories of recent events may be held by a small number of neurons distributed across the brain’s hippocampus, a new study suggests. Understanding how the brain stores memories will yield in...
Preventing Mosquito Bites
Stay healthy this summer. Protect yourself and your loved ones from mosquito bites that cause West Nile virus infection.
Mosquito bites can be more than just itchy and annoying. They can cause...
Million Hearts Initiative
The Million Hearts initiative announces the launch of a new Healthy Eating and Lifestyle Resource Center, developed in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Eating-We...
Live Life. Give Life.
On Wednesday, July 23 from 1-6pm, the American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive in the cafeteria of the high school. Help save a life, give blood!
Contact Olivia Oltrog...
Diabetes Support Group Meeting
The next Diabetes Support Group meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 10th (4pm-5pm) at Virginia Gay Hospital featuring guest speaker Dr. Saxena MD, PhD (Nephrology) with a presentation titled, ... Independence Day Food Safety Tips
IDPH offers advice for picnics and cookouts
Independence Day will be celebrated with fireworks, parades and picnics. The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reminds Iowans to keep food saf...
Managing Asthma: Learn To Breathe Easier
Most people have little trouble climbing a flight of stairs or taking a brisk walk, but these simple activities can be tough for someone with asthma. Although there’s no cure, you can breath...
Stop Ticks!
Reduce your chances of getting a tickborne disease by using repellents, checking for ticks, and showering after being outdoors. If you have a tick bite followed by a fever or rash, seek medical at...