Health

Social distancing is the new norm for the foreseeable future. It disrupts every aspect of our lives. This period presents us with opportunities we normally fly right by as we live our busy, daily lives. Make th...

Reading to your child is so important. A lack of literary exposure in the early years of life can lead children to be less phonologically aware. Phonological awareness is the ability to hear certain sounds and...

Be aware of household dangers It’s no secret that children are curious by nature. There are many landmines in our homes that present dangers to children. Stairs, electrical outlets, stoves to name a few, but ...

How many times have you said or heard the phrase, “I just don’t have the energy today”? I’m pretty sure we’ve all been there. For the most part, we have a general understanding of what it feels like t...

Yoga can be intimidating for newcomers. The practice has many styles and forms that seem overwhelming. But, under its surface, yoga is a simplistic, traditional lifestyle that is guided and inspired by ancient ...

Founded in Tokyo, Japan, Reiki is a healing technique created due to the revolutionizing discovery of the body’s energy system. The process was discovered by Dr. Mikoa Usui in the mid-19th century. Dr. Usui f...

Recently, Showcase caught up with Hill Chiropractic to discuss the importance of chiropractic health. Can you explain Chiropractic?Most people don’t realize that chiropractic has been around since 189...

According to estimates from CDC’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network, about 1 in 59 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD is reported to occur in a...

Your mouth is the window into the health of your body.  The mouth can signal if you are eating a healthy diet or if you are at risk for a disease.  Some diseases which affect the entire body, such as diab...

Dental exams are not only for the health of your teeth but also for your overall health. Many people feel that if their teeth are not hurting that everything is fine. Your teeth should not hurt, and pain is t...

I first visited an Out of the Darkness Walk in September of 2016, after losing my younger brother, Brandon Ray Brown, in December of 2015.  Brandon’s suicide on December 8, 2015, just two days passed his thi...

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) continues its goal raise suicide awareness in our area through the Danville-Pittsylvania County Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk. The Out of the ...

Self-doubt, procrastination, or plain laziness can keep us from pursuing positive lifestyle changes or fully enjoying a longtime interest.  Renew your passion for goals, hobbies, and even everyday activities. ...

A constant goal of mine since making fitness my career nearly 20 years ago has been to lead by example. I hold myself to a higher standard because I take my career seriously along with my health and life. I hav...

It did not take much to make me feel secure as a little girl. At the first sign of lightning during a summer storm I would run to get my little red flip flops. I thought that if I was wearing my rubber flip flo...