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Is using a massage gun on your neck safe? viral ‘PSA’ says it could lead to stroke symptoms

A viral TikTok is warning people not to use massage guns on their necks, and experts agree the practice could be dangerous. Handheld massage guns are safe to use on muscle, but using the device on soft parts of the...

Is non-organic food bad for you?

Organic foods might have personal and environmental health benefits.  With plenty of evidence supporting the benefits of organic food, you might wonder if non-organic food is bad for you. Farmers grow and raise organic food without using antibiotics, hormones, and synthetic...

6 Reasons why you should get help for your mental health

Many people underestimate the impact that mental illness can have on an individual or family. It can be difficult to admit that you have a mental health problem in your life. Secondly, it can be just as difficult in...

Eating more Tomatoes might help prevent and manage High Blood Pressure, Study Suggests

A new observational study found that people who ate tomatoes daily had a reduced risk of hypertension due to tomatoes’ potassium and lycopene content. Participants with higher tomato consumption had a 36% decreased risk of hypertension. Tomatoes can be incorporated as...

Giannoulias, Preston, Stava-Murray move to ban harmful food chemicals

Food additive ban would become strictest in the nation In a push to ensure that Illinoisans eat safer, healthier food, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, State Senator Willie Preston (D-Chicago) and State Representative Anne Stava-Murray (D-Downers Grove) have initiated legislation...

Virginia Attorney General: Insurances should cover ‘Life saving’ Proton Radiation administered at HBCU

 The announcement that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is being treated for prostate cancer has hit home with millions of families across the nation. But in Virginia, the announcement is particularly relevant as the state’s legislature is gathering on the...

New Year, New Walmart Wellness Day: Free screenings & affordable immunizations

First Wellness Day of 2024 set for Saturday, Jan. 20 with surprise appearance by Kevin Hart      A new year presents the opportunity for a new you, and Walmart invites communities to own their health journey by joining them for the first...

16 gentle exercises for people with Arthritis 

Get the new year off to a great start. If you have rheumatoid arthritis, gentle exercise can help your joints and muscles and benefit your heart, bones, and mood.  If you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), low-impact exercise can help prevent stiff...

Signs and Symptoms of Norovirus

Norovirus is a highly contagious viral infection that causes your intestines to become inflamed. As a result of the inflammation, you'll likely experience symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Generally, these symptoms develop about 12 hours to two...

Health Crisis Looms: CDC Issues Stark Warning Amidst Rising Tide of COVID and Flu Cases

The CDC emphasized the importance of staying updated on vaccinations against respiratory viruses. Beyond COVID-19 and influenza, a global uptick in pneumonia cases in children is also under scrutiny, officials asserted. A looming healthcare crisis is on the horizon as...

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Meet Marzia Varvaglione and Varvaglione 1921 Wine of Puglia in Southern Italy

Marzia Varvaglione, Business Developer & Marketing and Sales Director of Varvaglione 1921, has been leading the way in Pugliese winemaking, producing wines that are both traditional and innovative, and has been promoting the region's wines in over 60 countries.