Giving gift of life: LewisGale coworkers share organ donation story
Read full article: Giving gift of life: LewisGale coworkers share organ donation storyFour coworkers at LewisGale Montgomery came together Friday to spread the word about organ donation in honor of National Donate Life Blue and Green Day. Two of them are donors. Two are transplant recipients. Each said donation changed their life for the better.
Healthwatch: How to start your morning with less stress
Read full article: Healthwatch: How to start your morning with less stressTrying to make your mornings less stressful? It’s easier said than done but finding ways to manage stress after your alarm goes off can make a difference in your overall health.
New procedure at UVA Health could treat irregular heartbeats
Read full article: New procedure at UVA Health could treat irregular heartbeatsIn HealthWatch, irregular heartbeats, or arrhythmias, can often be symptoms of serious heart conditions, like atrial fibrillation, which can lead to heart attacks or strokes.
Healthwatch |Preventing tick bites this spring
Read full article: Healthwatch |Preventing tick bites this springNow that the weather is warming, ticks are once again reemerging. If you like to spend time outdoors, it’s important to keep an eye out for the little critters since they can carry Lyme disease.
Healthwatch | When feeling tired could be something more
Read full article: Healthwatch | When feeling tired could be something moreReaching for that extra cup of coffee? We’ve all had those days where we’re just plain tired, but experts say there’s a difference between normal tiredness and ongoing fatigue.
Healthwatch | Is it OK to snooze your alarm?
Read full article: Healthwatch | Is it OK to snooze your alarm?Love hitting the snooze button in the morning? Setting multiple alarms before you actually have to get up might feel like it helps ease you into the morning, but experts say it could be hurting your sleep in the long run.
Healthwatch | Improving gut health for colorectal cancer prevention
Read full article: Healthwatch | Improving gut health for colorectal cancer preventionMarch is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. According to the CDC, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer for both men and women here in the US.
Measles exposure at Lynchburg General Hospital; What you need to know
Read full article: Measles exposure at Lynchburg General Hospital; What you need to knowVirginia has recorded 10 confirmed measles cases this year, double the number reported last year, VDH said. Health officials urged people who are not fully vaccinated or otherwise immune to contact their doctor about vaccination and testing.
Healthwatch | Prioritizing family time over screen time
Read full article: Healthwatch | Prioritizing family time over screen timeThe American Academy of Pediatrics updated its guidelines for screentime. Rather than setting specific limits, there’s now a bigger emphasis on promoting educational content and prioritizing family time.
Oakey’s grief therapy dog gets second chance at a happy retirement after animal cancer treatment
Read full article: Oakey’s grief therapy dog gets second chance at a happy retirement after animal cancer treatmentRagnar spent more than a decade comforting families at Oakey’s Funeral Services, attending more than 1,000 funerals and helping people who were withdrawn find a way to open up. One week after he retired, the golden retriever was diagnosed with B-cell lymphoma, a form of cancer.
Healthwatch | Do expiration dates on food really matter?
Read full article: Healthwatch | Do expiration dates on food really matter?Have you ever tried to eat something from your fridge or pantry only to find out that the food has already expired? You may think it’s no longer edible, but in some cases, it might still be.
Healthwatch | How daylight saving time affects sleep
Read full article: Healthwatch | How daylight saving time affects sleep⏰ On March 8, many of us will turn the clocks forward for daylight saving time. It may not seem like a big change, but losing an hour of sleep can take a real toll on our bodies.
Healthwatch |Orthorexia: When Healthy Eating Becomes Harmful
Read full article: Healthwatch |Orthorexia: When Healthy Eating Becomes HarmfulThis National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, we're shedding light on a lesser-known condition: orthorexia. While many strive for healthier eating habits, it's important to recognize when these intentions become an unhealthy obsession.
