Early Detection is the Best Protection

Educating Can Be Key to Preventing and Diagnosing Breast Cancer Each year, nearly 200,000 women and 2,000 men in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer, making it one of the most common types of cancer among women in our country. “While there is no way of guaranteeing that a person won’t develop breast... Read More

Fighting Cancer, Women's Health

August 7, 2013

The Bestselling Man

This is the story of the guy from Pittsylvania County with 100 NY Times Bestselling Books. It was the summer of 2006 and I was driving down a Caswell County road to meet the man who would turn out to be my hero. I was lost and late and sweating when I passed the state... Read More

Cover Feature

June 24, 2013

This Summer Resolve to Eat Healthier

If you ask the Average Joe (or Jane) about his plans for the summer, chances are losing weight is going to be toward the top of the list, as each year seemingly countless Americans resolve to shed the extra pounds they’re carrying. While losing weight to get back into a favorite pair of jeans or... Read More

Summer Health & Safety

June 24, 2013

Stay Stress-Free This Summer

Summer is here. As temperatures reach blistering levels, tensions percolate, and stress levels rise. Why is managing stress so important? For a number of reasons, according to Dr. Ema Kulwa of Healthcare for Women. “Stress can take its toll on our health in many ways. It can cause depression or anxiety, lead to heart disease, and... Read More

Summer Health & Safety

June 24, 2013

Rest Up This Summer

The Importance of Healthy Sleeping Habits “Many people do not realize the importance of healthy sleeping habits to their overall wellness,” says Dr. Lenworth Beaver of Healthcare for Women. “Most adults need at least seven to nine hours of sleep per night to maintain good health. In addition, there are several common sleeping disorders that,... Read More

Summer Health & Safety

June 24, 2013

Donating Blood Saves Lives – Everything You Need to Know

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 drastically low numbers are particularly alarming during warmer months when natural disasters such as tornados are more prevalent. When blood... Read More

Lifestyles

June 24, 2013

All Eyes On You – Children Learn Healthy Habits at Home

Shaping Your Children’s Healthy Behaviors Children are introduced to influential factors every day— friends, teachers, games, and television to name a few. Parents need to be aware that their behavior plays an important role in molding their children’s behavior as well. When influenced in a positive manner, children can learn to develop healthy habits, such as... Read More

Children's Health