by Linda Blackford Sen. Mitch McConnell made his point. On Aug. 4 and 5, he made a triumphant return to Fancy Farm, speechifying with gusto and showing […]
Tag: health
Exercise QRx launches with Walk and Talk
Exercise QRx officially launched Wednesday, despite some toasty temps outside. Lori Sherlock, associate professor in WVU’s Division of Exercise Physiology devised the program to help people build […]
Surgeon general takes aim at toll from loneliness
The “nation’s doctor” is on a campaign to combat what he calls an epidemic of loneliness and isolation taking its toll on roughly half the people in […]
Longtime WVU health research leader reflects on career she never expected
Laura Gibson’s 31-year career at West Virginia University has spanned various roles including mentor, science researcher and top-level administrator. However, none of those were what she ever […]
Guest essay: Gardening access must be addressed in Mon County and all of West Virginia
by Shannon McNicholas Summer is a time when everything is blooming and growing. It is a time to be around friends and enjoy the outdoors. For me, […]
ONEboxes to be dispersed in schools, medical centers across the state
BY KATHARINE SKELDON CHARLESTON — A few organizations are coming together to provide training, education, and drug overdose medication all in one box, making response to drug […]
The epidemic of isolation is as harmful as smoking
by Lisa Jarvis Your doctor’s orders for staying healthy might include a daily routine of eating your broccoli, going to the gym and getting a good night’s […]
May 7 letters to the editor
Keep permitting under federal power On April 28, The Dominion Post reported one of West Virginia’s senators proposes permitting reform to address “regulatory mayhem.” The senator […]
Mon County ranked healthiest in W.Va.; STI rates high
According to the latest annual report from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, Monongalia County is the healthiest in West Virginia. Monongalia County outperforms the state average […]
Could our love of sugar literally break our hearts?
by Robin Abcarian I love sugar and, as a kid, I had a lot of cavities. Once, when I was in junior high, my dentist, the late […]
