Lifestyles

Maintaining a Healthy Weight Obesity is a serious health concern for the youth in the United States. According to the CDC, the prevalence of obesity in children from ages 2-19 is 18.5 percent and affects around...

If you listen to the well-informed leaders in our community, there are many issues facing Danville and surrounding areas. Turn in one direction and you’ll hear that obesity is the greatest health danger we fa...

Any time is a great time to venture through Martinsville-Henry County, VA, but the fall adds a little something extra. Breathe in the fresh air and unwind while you take in the scenery and the fun. From our awa...

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“How long do I have to live?” It’s one of the hardest questions to consider for those with advanced, incurable diseases, such as terminal cancer. But it’s a question that deserves the most honest and a...

Sleep is one of the most important components of a healthy lifestyle. But, at times, pain can make sleep nearly impossible. Insufficient sleep can have a chain reaction effect on your wellbeing. In many cases, ...

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With vacations and an overall sense of being on the go, blood donations drop during the summer months. In June 2012, the American Red Cross received 50,000 less donations than projected for the month. The drast...

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How to Handle Unemployment Losing your job can trigger depression. Many times, the feelings of loss, helplessness, and hopelessness can be overwhelming. And then the bills start to pile up. The debt collecto...

Our lives are constantly changing. Whether it’s childhood or retirement, our thirties or our fifties, just as we start to master one stage, it comes to an end and we move on to the next stage. Our experiences...

I have always enjoyed the outdoors and being active. It was natural then that I would try to instill those values in my children. From a very young age my wife and I have stressed the importance of incorporat...

A Conversation with Dr. Mark Hermann of Danville Orthopedic Clinic Mark Hermann lives an active lifestyle. He’s an avid biker and outdoorsman who works hard and plays hard. He’s also an orthopedic surgeon...

It’s as Easy as 1, 2, 3 Children usually learn their numbers before they even start kindergarten. As adults we are bombarded with numbers all day every day: phone numbers, dates, credit card numbers, and o...