As spring returns and plants begin blooming, pollen allergens are making a comeback. While there are similarities between allergies and COVID-19 symptoms, a few telling factors can […]
Tag: health
Getting into a routine
What holds us back? It’s an important question we should always ask ourselves. What are some of the most common reasons we push our health out of […]
Learning to put yourself first
With March moving in and almost a full year around the sun since our world turned upside down with the COVID-19 pandemic, I think a lot of […]
House passes health board, teacher certification bills along party line
MORGANTOWN – The House of Delegates approved Friday the Senate bills dealing with local health department oversight and alternative teacher certification – both along mostly party lines. […]
In-person medical visits waning because of COVID-19 safety concerns
MORGANTOWN — Morgantown’s two largest health care providers –WVU Medicine and Mon Health – said people should not be afraid to seek medical treatment because of the […]
Change in eating habits creates concern
MORGANTOWN — The COVID-19 pandemic has had a widespread impact on mental health, but it has also resulted in dietary and lifestyle changes for some West Virginia […]
Health Dept. makes vital upgrades
What a difference a year makes. Last January, just ahead of the 2020 state legislative session, Monongalia County Health Department implored our state legislators not to weaken […]
West Virginia scores four failing grades in annual Lung Association State of Tobacco Control report
By David Bearddbeard@dominionpost.com The report grades the 50 states on policies and laws aimed at curbing tobacco use. “Overall, a lot of great work has been done […]
Keeping the kids active, healthy
How educators are getting exercise in during the pandemic Every day last spring, it was like this. Well, when it wasn’t raining. If you live in the […]
Study: Glucosamine may reduce overall death rates as effectively as regular exercise
WVU Today Glucosamine supplements may reduce overall mortality about as well as regular exercise does, according to a new epidemiological study from West Virginia University. “Does this […]
