A Buckhannon native explains the roller coaster of her bariatric surgery experience. Renee Cook Preston was a yo-yo dieter for 30 years. With each diet, she lost weight. When each diet ended, she gained it back—usually with a few extra pounds. Preston’s is the struggle for many middle-aged women. As she approached her mid-50s, she put her foot down. “I…
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Five ways to help some of West Virginia’s smallest businesses today. West Virginia is brimming with creative individuals all supporting themselves by selling their wares. Buying something from them would probably make their day. It could also pretty up the walls you’ve spent so much time staring at these past few months. 1. Considering new eye candy for your home…
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The obesity epidemic is hurting West Virginia’s children, but solutions are already sweeping the state. Pediatrician Dr. Jamie Jeffrey is no stranger to helping kids live healthier. She’s been running the HealthyKids Wellness and Weight Management program at Charleston Area Medical Center for 15 years. However, as the years passed, she noticed a startling trend. “I started seeing kids as…
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The healthy system’s quality and service strengths aim to help preserve healthcare choices in communities. As market dynamics put more and more pressure on community health systems, particularly in rural areas, healthcare choice and access to quality care close to home are under threat. Within a recent and short time period, West Virginia has seen five rural hospitals close or…
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Five ways to help a West Virginia small business today. Looking to spoil your furry friend? Here are a few West Virginia small businesses that cater to four-legged clients—or friends who slither or fly—and would love to help. 1. Exotic Jungle Pet Superstore in Morgantown offers everything you need for your pet under one roof. They’ve implemented specific rules for…
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