Berkeley Springs Film Festival Showcases Cinema
The Berkeley Springs Film Festival is showcasing both local projects and international movies in the Eastern Panhandle this weekend.
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W.Va. Reaches Tragic Milestone In COVID Related Deaths
More than 7,000 West Virginians have died because of COVID-19. It’s a significant milestone and state officials say we should be paying attention.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsGrant Project Hopes to Get W.Va. Active
West Virginians from across the state may have an easier time getting active, thanks to a new project from West Virginia University that aims to increase…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWest Virginia Shows Challenges of Getting People Healthier
If you want to understand why U.S. life expectancy is declining, West Virginia is a good place to start.The state is a bellwether of bad health,…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsW.Va. Continues to Lead Country in Obesity Rates, Report Finds
Despite improved state policies to prevent obesity, adult obesity rates now exceed 35 percent in seven states, according to a new analysis. West Virginia…
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New Report Explores the Economic Cost of Obesity
The prevalence of obesity has risen dramatically in the U.S. A new study explores the economic cost of treating diseases associated with…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsLosing Weight Helps Obese Pain Patients Improve Symptoms
A new study published this month in The Journal of Pain found that as little as a 10 percent reduction in body weight helps obese pain patients reduce…
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