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Which type of milk do you ‘got?’ Weighing the health benefits of many types of milk
Read full article: Which type of milk do you ‘got?’ Weighing the health benefits of many types of milkIn honor of Thursday being World Milk Day, here’s a breakdown of the most popular types of milk and what they really can do for the body.
Tips to properly clean out medicine cabinet
Read full article: Tips to properly clean out medicine cabinetIn honor of Friday being “National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day,” here are some tips if you need to clean out that medicine cabinet and dispose of any old medicine that’s way past its expiration date.
Cold sweat that can be good: 5 tips for running in chillier weather
Read full article: Cold sweat that can be good: 5 tips for running in chillier weatherWhile it’s not as comfortable and it might be easier to lose motivation this time of year, colder winter days shouldn't prevent you from running outside.
Health disparities in Appalachia: Factors influencing high heart disease rates across rural Virginia
Read full article: Health disparities in Appalachia: Factors influencing high heart disease rates across rural VirginiaPeople living in rural areas, including here in Southwest Virginia, have a higher incidence rate of heart disease.
Women shouldn’t ignore these atypical heart attack symptoms
Read full article: Women shouldn’t ignore these atypical heart attack symptomsFebruary is heart health month. Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women. While we often see heart attacks portrayed in movies or on TV as a sudden onset of chest pains, that's not always the case, especially when it comes to women. 10 News spoke to a Carilion cardiologist about these symptoms women shouldn't ignore.
Is popcorn a healthy snack or not? Weighing the pros, cons
Read full article: Is popcorn a healthy snack or not? Weighing the pros, consThe small or the large tub? Butter or no butter? Those are often decisions moviegoers make when at the theater and are in the mood for some popcorn to go along with their show.
How Popeye’s obsession with spinach was created from glaring misprint
Read full article: How Popeye’s obsession with spinach was created from glaring misprintAs fans of Popeye pay tribute today, the tale of his obsession with spinach is a life reminder that sometimes glaring mistakes can lead to incredible success stories.
Struggling to keep your resolution of getting to the gym? 5 ways to stick to your pledge
Read full article: Struggling to keep your resolution of getting to the gym? 5 ways to stick to your pledgeWhat mistakes are commonly made by those getting back into working out? And what are best ways to ensure that a New Year's resolution isn’t given up on by March -- or even earlier?
Grilling this Father’s Day? A breakdown, by meat, to help you decide what to buy
Read full article: Grilling this Father’s Day? A breakdown, by meat, to help you decide what to buyGrilling is about as synonymous with Father’s Day as the month of June, so you have to imagine that many, many grills will be fired up around the country.
10 ways to help teens cope with stress, anxiety
Read full article: 10 ways to help teens cope with stress, anxietyAccording to the American Psychological Association, 90% of Gen Z — which the U.S. Census classifies as people born from 1997 to 2013 — in 2022 had experienced psychological or physical symptoms as a result of stress within a time period of one year.
Feeling distracted or moody? Here’s what could be wrong -- and how to fix it
Read full article: Feeling distracted or moody? Here’s what could be wrong -- and how to fix itKids, stress, work, COVID-19 -- a combination of all of it -- they’re just a few reasons we may not be getting enough sleep, and they’re largely things out of our control.
5 apps to help you meditate when you need a break from this crazy world
Read full article: 5 apps to help you meditate when you need a break from this crazy worldWhile it would be great to have your toes in the sand on a peaceful beach, or be perched up on a mountainside with incredible views while you meditate and relax your mind, that can’t always be the case -- especially as we navigate through life during a pandemic.
How you can overhaul your eating habits, without missing out on the fun
Read full article: How you can overhaul your eating habits, without missing out on the funWhile there’s no doubt that finding the time to exercise can be impossible some days, if you can start by focusing on creating a healthy diet for yourself, you’ll be on the right track.