Wellness

Decline in muscle tissue and strength are some of the biggest risk factors to accelerated aging, reducing quality years and
“Eliminating this program would force these organizations to reduce services at a time when need remains high, particularly following Hurricane
"We really have worked hard to build a solid sexual-health community, and we have been successful at this," says local
Xpress speaks with three local veterans about the challenges and opportunities that come with transitioning from military to civilian life.
Asheville homesteader and author Ashley English shares simple recipes for a sweet and salty electrolyte drink and an all-natural treatment
“The goal is emotional and psychological growth, not just athletic achievement," says Megan Wayne, principal consultant of Unbroken Spirit, a
A pioneering Medicaid program that has delivered food, housing support, and transportation to nearly 30,000 low-income North Carolinians is set
"Some may view insomnia and sleep deprivation as the same thing, but they are actually very different terms," writes Dr.
In this month's column, Jamie Zane chats with Bellamy Crawford, director of development at The Western North Carolina AIDS Project
"Only 22% of elementary schools in the entire country are teaching puberty," says local author Julia Considine Pierce. Not learning
Also in local health and wellness news: Period Nirvana opens in West Asheville offering menstruation products, HCA Healthcare's independent monitor
"What was once a 'woo-woo' fad in the alternative medicine space, detoxification is a growing area of interest for doctors
“People are incredibly generous, especially when it comes to something horrific because they feel helpless, and this gives them the
Western North Carolina celebrates 420 with HempFest, an infused fantasy brunch, Take and "Bake" Pizza and cannabis tours.
Works from local artists in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene offer outlets for personal and collective processing of the
Rice porridge and a cinnamon-rich chicken soup are go-to healing meals for chefs Ray Hui and Suzy Phillips, respectively.
In his latest column, Dr. Troy Jackson shares tips for how parents can better manage their children's screen time.
Jill Williams, licensed clinical social worker and owner of Flourish Counseling & Wellness in Asheville, recommends parents be age-appropriate, honest

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