Health And Fitness
Preventing Seasonal Flu Illness
FLU: Questions & Answers
What can I do to protect myself against the flu?
The single best way to protect against the flu is to get a flu vaccine each year. CDC recommends that everyone 6...
Preventing and handling extreme cold health Emergencies
Cold-Weather Health Emergencies
Serious health problems can result from prolonged exposure to the cold. The most common cold-related problems are hypothermia and frostbite.
Hypothermi...
The Dangers of Hookah Smoking
Similar to cigarettes, hookah smoking delivers the addictive drug nicotine and it is at least as toxic as cigarette smoking. While many hookah smokers may consider this practice less harmful than ...
Start 2014 off right with VPRD
As the New Year approaches, avoid slipping back into a routine of inactivity just because it is cold outside! Start 2014 off right and warm up by participating in several of our winter activity op...
Don’t Just Sit There!
Move for Your Health
Had an exhausting day? Think you deserve to kick back and relax? You might want to think again. If you’re like most people nationwide, you’ve spent more than hal...
Counting Carbs?
Understanding Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load
You’ve probably heard of glycemic index and glycemic load. Some studies suggest that sticking to foods with a low glycemic index may help pr...
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...