African-Americans represent four percent of the population in West Virginia and yet make up over seven percent of the cases. The death rates show five percent of the deaths being African American, according to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources.Despite late testing and ...
America's top nutritionists are considering a new diet.In recent years, researchers have proven that low-carb diets full of healthy fat and protein help people lose weight, along with preventing and reversing disease. So for the first time ever, the experts who produce the federal "Dietary ...
Have you ever felt your clinic visit was rushed, especially when dealing with a chronic condition?Clinicians and patients face many obstacles when trying to help patients manage chronic conditions, the biggest one being a limited amount of time. A condition such as obesity or Type 2 Diabetes ...
Beginning this Wednesday, City Bikes, the county's first bike-share program, will help local citizens to get out and cruise the new and improved bike ways on Ranson's streets.City of Ranson Mayor Duke Pierson is proud of this new project."Ranson has made significant road and safety improvements ...
Just this week the Washington Post editorial section highlighted two toxins for children that most are aware of, tobacco and alcohol. Here is my voice from the darkness of the current health status of children in response to both the Nov. 16 front-page article "FDA unveils broad anti-tobacco ...
As summer wraps up, the humid, warm mornings give way to crisp, cool air, lending itself perfectly to the fall running season. What better time for West Virginia's largest running event on Oct. 6 -- the 10th Annual Freedom's Run, generously supported by American Public University System for the ...
It was humbling to have my work at Two Rivers Treads recognized as one of The State Journal's Top 10 Who's Who's in Business for West Virginia 2017. This week I'm sharing a few questions and answers shared with writes by Christine Snyder focused on the award and community running. Please tell ...
"The future of our state's economy depends on solving the health crisis." - Delegate Matt Rohrbach at Try ThisAfter 12 years living in my state of West Virginia I can now honestly state I live in a Healing Community.What is a Healing Community? Emphasizes the social context as key ...
Camp River Runners Summer Youth Run Camps are back, bigger and better for 2017. We had a blast in 2016 with over 40 young runners in each of our Middle and High School day camps. New is our overnight High School Camp July 16-19. We continue our Middle School Day Camp July 10-13 and High School ...
It's no secret WV statistically has been named one of the unhealthiest and obese states in the country. However, one community in the Eastern Panhandle is fighting to reverse this. Jefferson County is home to an ever growing population of runners and impressive races. As a family physician and ...
