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01/29/2026

Have you ever stopped to think about what’s really happening inside your body every time you swallow?
Understanding how the esophagus works and how cancers can develop there could help you recognize warning signs earlier and protect your health. Read on to learn what everyone should know.

Esophageal cancer is a tumor that forms inside your esophagus, the passageway through which food and water travel from your mouth to your stomach. This tube starts in the back of your throat, goes through your neck and connects with your stomach in the abdomen. The wall of the esophag...

01/28/2026

Do you take a daily vitamin and wonder if it’s actually doing more for your health than you realize?
New research suggests a common over-the-counter supplement may help protect against certain skin cancers, making it worth a closer look. Read the full article to learn what scientists discovered.

A common over-the-counter vitamin supplement may offer protection against some skin cancers, a new, large-scale study shows.Researchers analyzed the health records of more than 33,800 U.S. veterans diagn...

01/27/2026

On Wednesday (1/28/26) the Botetourt and Vinton location will be open 9-6.

01/27/2026

Do you ever think the foods you love could be doing more for your health than you realize? New research suggests kimchi may help keep the immune system in balance, strengthening defenses without triggering harmful overreactions. Find out how this flavorful favorite could support your health.

Kimchi — the spicy, salted and fermented vegetable side dish that’s a staple of Korean cuisine — is already known for its probiotic benefits. Now, new research suggests it may also help the immune system stay balanced, boosting defenses without causing harmful overre...

01/26/2026

On Tuesday 1/27/26, our Botetourt and Vinton locations will be open 10-5 due to road conditions. We plan to resume normal hours at both locations on Wednesday if weather and road conditions allow.

01/26/2026

Made a resolution to eat cleaner in 2026 but hate feeling deprived? You're going to love this: a new study shows whole foods eaters consume 57% MORE food than those on ultra-processed diets and they're the ones shedding pounds! Yes, you can eat MORE and lose weight. Read how cutting processed junk changes everything!

Did you make a New Year’s resolution to ditch ultra-processed foods and eat only whole foods?If so, you have better odds of losing weight in 2026 even as you chow down, a new study says.People following a completely unprocessed, whole foods diet tend to eat a lot — a who...

01/25/2026

On Monday 1/26/26, our Botetourt location will be open 10-5 with limited staff and the Vinton location will be closed due to weather and road conditions. We plan to resume normal hours at both locations on Tuesday if weather and road conditions allow.

01/25/2026

Your morning coffee might be doing more than you think! New research shows that compounds in roasted coffee beans can slow sugar absorption in the bloodstream potentially supporting type 2 diabetes management in the future. Science is brewing up some exciting possibilities for blood sugar control!

Coffee may do more than boost energy.New research suggests that certain compounds found in roasted coffee beans could help slow how quickly sugar enters the bloodstream, a finding that could one day support new foods aimed at managing

01/24/2026

Ever feel lonely even when you’re surrounded by people or connected online all day? With a third of U.S. adults experiencing loneliness and many lacking emotional support, researchers say social connection isn’t just nice to have, it’s essential for health. Here’s why isolation affects the body and mind more than you might realize.

A third of U.S. adults are lonely, and a quarter lack social and emotional support — and research underscores that’s just not healthy.

01/23/2026

When was the last time you thought about your kidney health, especially if you feel perfectly fine? With more than 14% of U.S. adults living with chronic kidney disease and most unaware until it’s advanced, knowing the early risks could make all the difference. Here’s what experts say you should know before symptoms ever appear.

More than 14% of U.S. adults have some level of chronic kidney disease — and most have no idea.

01/22/2026

Ever wonder if a hit your child took in a game was “serious enough” to sit them out? New concussion guidelines say when it comes to youth sports, playing it safe can make all the difference and knowing when to pull an athlete could speed recovery and protect their long-term health.

The bottom line for managing youth sports concussions is “if in doubt, sit them out,” new guidelines say.Earlier recognition of a concussion &mda...

01/21/2026

Ever feel like getting healthier always sounds harder than it needs to be? New research shows that small, realistic daily habits, like a little more sleep, a bit more movement and slightly better food choices, could add up to a longer, healthier life. Here’s why those tiny changes may matter more than you think.

You don’t need a new diet plan or a gym membership to improve your health in 2026. New research suggests that very small daily changes like sleeping a few extra minutes, moving a little more and eating slightly better may help people live longer and stay healthier as they age.