Health And Fitness
What is healthy weight loss?
It's natural for anyone trying to lose weight to want to lose it very quickly. But evidence shows that people who lose weight gradually and steadily (about 1 to 2 pounds per week) are more suc...
Blood drive set for Jan. 10, at VGH
This January, LifeServe Blood Center invites communities across Iowa to celebrate National Blood Donor Month by giving a lifesaving blood donation.
National Blood Donor Month was named a Presi...
Virginia Gay Hospital now offering 'VGH Health E-News'
Virginia Gay Hospital is now offering an email service to the community called, "VGH Health E-News".
There will be periodic updates on health news, information, tips and med alerts.
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Insights into Brain Injury
New findings provide insight into the damage caused by mild traumatic brain injury and suggest approaches for reducing its harmful effects.
Nationwide, at least 1.7 million traumatic brain inj...
12 Health Tips to Light Up Your Holidays
Brighten the holidays by making your health and safety a priority.
Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics recommends these 12 tips for self-care this season. Keep yourself and your loved ones safe ...
Beat the Winter Blues
As the short days and long nights of winter roll into February, we begin to feel like we are stuck in a rut. A little sunshine and fresh air would do us good, but the frigid weather may seem like ...
Food Safety Mythbusters
We all do our best to serve our families food that’s safe and healthy, but some common myths about food safety may surprise you.
Myth #1: I don’t need to wash fruits or ...
Antibiotics Aren\'t Always the Answer (+ Video)
Antibiotics do not fight infections caused by viruses like colds, most sore throats and bronchitis, and some ear infections. Unneeded antibiotics may lead to future antibiotic-resistant infections....
Benton County Expands Binge Drinking Prevention Media Campaign
Parents are focus of new campaign
A media campaign targeting binge drinking prevention is underway in Benton County. The social media, radio and television ads focus on the way binge drinking c...
Unravel the Meat Case Confusion
Cuts of meat have been labeled the same way since 1973. This 40-year-old labeling system used names like “Beef Shoulder Top Blade Steak Boneless Flat Iron.” Such terms left consumer...