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Clinic expands to Patrick County in hopes of improving limited access to health care


Clinic expands to Patrick County in hopes of improving limited access to health care

PATRICK COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) – Connect Health + Wellness hopes to fill a gap in Patrick County, where there is only one primary care doctor per 17,000 households. After decades of providing services in the Henry County area and opening a mobile clinic in Patrick County, the clinic opened its doors there a few weeks […]

What is ginger good for? Benefits of the plant


What is ginger good for? Benefits of the plant

Why ginger ale is not a cure for an upset stomach People often turn to ginger ale to calm their stomach, but experts believe that ginger ale can actually make symptoms worse. Buzz60 A staple in any spice cabinet, ginger reliably adds flavor to soups, stir-fries, or marinated chicken. It is known as a remedy […]

Doctors comment on 4 popular health trends on TikTok


Doctors comment on 4 popular health trends on TikTok

Social media, especially TikTok, has become a platform for health advice that is often not based on evidence and can even be harmful. According to a 2018 study by Weber Shandwick, 67% of American adults who regularly search for health-related information said they found it on social media. Many were concerned the information might be […]

I come from Japan, what I drink every day for a long life


I come from Japan, what I drink every day for a long life

Growing up in Nara, Japan, surrounded by tea fields, Matcha tea has always been a part of my life. The full aroma and deep bitter and sweet umami taste of this vibrant green tea evokes so much nostalgia in me. When I was in high school, I started taking formal tea ceremony lessons. It was […]

Signs that you need a sleep divorce – and other tips for a good night’s sleep


Signs that you need a sleep divorce – and other tips for a good night’s sleep

At CNBC Make It, we spoke to several sleep experts about what they do to get optimal sleep, when it’s time to try something like a sleep cure, and even which supplements — like melatonin and magnesium — might be helpful and more effective. Here are some of her top tips for a good night’s […]

Is cheese unhealthy?


Is cheese unhealthy?

How to integrate more vitamin C into your diet and everyday life Vitamin C is an important antioxidant that can perform many functions, from strengthening cells to improving hair health. Few food obsessions are more universally known than cheese. Whether it’s documenting the perfect “cheese pull” on Instagram, quoting Kevin McCallister’s love of “a glorious […]

Is Vaseline good for your face?


Is Vaseline good for your face?

“Slugging”: The viral moisture hack “Slugging” is a skin care trick that helps moisturize dry, patchy skin. USA TODAY Vaseline has many surprising uses. For example, it is used to prevent skin irritation, treat diaper rash, prevent split ends, prolong and enhance the scent of perfume, heal cracks in the paws of dogs and cats, […]

Resources available for Pima County correctional officers and others


Resources available for Pima County correctional officers and others

TUCSON, Arizona (13 News) – Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos puts it bluntly: Being a corrections officer is a difficult job. In the last eight months, six county law enforcement officers have died. The most recent death occurred by drowning in Patagonia Lake late last month. “We’re seeing some things that nobody else is going […]

What is vitamin B6 good for?


What is vitamin B6 good for?

How Vitamin B Can Improve Your Skin and Brain Function Nutritional therapist Lauren Kelly explains how vitamin B can improve everything from skin to brain function and how you can incorporate it into your daily routine. If you clicked on this story, you’re probably curious about new ways to improve your health. You’re not alone. […]