Read stories giving you information on everything from lung health's role in the virus COVID-19 to using tai chi for a mellow form of exercise.
The ancient Chinese practice tai chi may help lower blood pressure and offer other heart-related benefits.
The coronavirus pandemic is incredibly frightening and overwhelming for many. As the virus spreads across the globe, the number of anxiety-rel…
According to the United States Dietary Guidelines, protein intake should account for at least 10% of total daily calories consumed.
Vitiligo is a medical condition in which patches of skin lose their color. This occurs when melanocytes, the cells responsible for making skin…
Do you feel you have a purpose in your life- or perhaps think you will never find one? The answer could influence your overall well-being, say…
Men who choose androgen deprivation therapy for their advanced prostate cancer can avoid possible side effects with short-term exercise, a stu…
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Local cancer patient experiences runaround for coronavirus testing, radiation treatment
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In the old days, doctors would make house calls; that rarely happens today. However, a new kind of "house call" is in the works.
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St. Francois County’s most recent positive COVID-19 case is a little concerning for County Health Center Director Amber Elliott.
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People whose lung health is affected by factors such as lung disease or smoking tend to be at higher risk for more severe symptoms from COVID-19.
When it comes to fighting high blood pressure, the average American diet delivers too much sodium and too little potassium.
When Lori Patterson launched Boot Camp Challenge fitness classes in St. Peters, Missouri, 19 years ago, one of her main goals was camaraderie.
A loss of taste and smell is one of the symptoms that could indicate you may have the novel coronavirus.
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An experimental device implanted in the brain doesn't provide normal sight, but it enhances users' ability to navigate the world.
He said he ran about 3,000 laps.
Both too much and too little of something, like exercise, are considered bad while somewhere in the middle is just right. Scientists call this…
Even for those of us with the happiest and most stable marriages, social distancing to combat the spread of COVID-19 provides some serious cha…
St. Francois County now has two confirmed cases of COVID-19, according the St. Francois County Health Center.
The American Red Cross now faces a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations in response to the COVID-…
If the coronavirus outbreak has raised your stress level, there are healthy ways to respond. Here's a collection of stories providing tips abo…
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