A Growing Problem: Childhood Obesity

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
June 19, 2013 7:42 am

What causes childhood obesity? Childhood obesity is the result of eating too many calories and not getting enough physical activity. Why focus on food and physical activity environments? There are a variety of environmental factors that determine whether or not the healthy choice is the easy choice for children and their parents.

Defining Overweight and Obesity

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
June 17, 2013 7:50 am

Overweight and obesity are both labels for ranges of weight that are greater than what is generally considered healthy for a given height. The terms also identify ranges of weight that have been shown to increase the likelihood of certain diseases and other health problems.

Cholestrol: What you Can Do.

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
June 14, 2013 10:34 am

High cholesterol increases your risk for heart disease. People at any age can take steps to keep cholesterol levels normal. Get a Blood Test High cholesterol usually has no signs or symptoms.

What Causes High Blood Cholesterol?

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
June 12, 2013 8:13 am

Many factors can affect the cholesterol levels in your blood. You can control some factors, but not others. Factors You Can Control Diet Cholesterol is found in foods that come from animal sources, such as egg yolks, meat, and cheese.

Diabetes Support Group to meet June 18

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
June 10, 2013 2:20 pm

Attend Virginia Gay Hospital’s Diabetes Support Group Tuesday, June 18, 2013 VGH Cafeteria  4:30–5:30 PM            Lower Level   Speaker: Dr.

Understanding Cholestrol

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
June 10, 2013 8:24 am

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in your body and many foods. Your body needs it to work properly and makes all that you need. Too much cholesterol can accumulate depending on the kind of foods you eat and the rate at which your body breaks it down.

Tips for using fresh herbs

BENTON COUNTY EXTENSION
June 7, 2013 12:06 pm

Using fresh herbs                 Herbs are a great way to add flavor to dishes without adding much sodium or calories.

Indoor Tanning

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
June 7, 2013 9:03 am

Using a tanning bed, booth, or sunlamp to get tan is called "indoor tanning." Indoor tanning has been linked with skin cancers including melanoma (the deadliest type of skin cancer), squamous cell carcinoma, and cancers of the eye (ocular melanoma).

Risk Factors for Skin Cancer

VIRGINIA GAY HOSPITAL
June 6, 2013 7:11 am

When you're told that you have skin cancer, it's natural to wonder what may have caused the disease. The main risk factor for skin cancer is exposure to sunlight (UV radiation), but there are also other risk factors.

Breast cancer survivors bedazzle shoes for Party in Pink 5K

VINTON TODAY
June 5, 2013 10:25 am

A group of women who spent an hour Tuesday night carefully decorating shoes that nobody will ever wear are hoping that their difficult experiences will help them help other women.