Surry and Wilkes counties are reporting an increase in opioid overdoses and overdose deaths in 2020 compared to recent years because of the coronavirus. Health departments across the country are noting this increase as an unintended consequence of the extreme social isolation and financial uncertainty people are facing.Surry County In Surry County, emergency services officials…
Surry County health officials reported its first coronavirus-related death on Friday.The Surry County Health and Nutrition Center said the person died Friday from complications associated with the virus. The patient was in their late 60s and had several underlying medical conditions. “We are saddened to learn of our first COVID-19 related death in Surry County,”…
4 min read A new study found people lost an average of 32.4 pounds while on semaglutide and tirzepatide. People who discontinue GLP-1 drugs regained nearly 22 pounds within a year. They returned to their starting weight in less than 2 years. Doctors say there's three common mistakes people make that is likely contributing to
Estás listo para salir del hospital, pero todavía no te sientes en condiciones de cuidarte solo en casa. O bien ya terminaste un par de semanas de rehabilitación. ¿Podrás manejar una rutina complicada de medicamentos, además de hacer las compras y cocinar? Tal vez te caíste en la ducha y ahora tu familia quiere que
6 min read SO YOUR DOCTOR said to include exercise in the lifestyle changes you’re making to get your cholesterol under control. But what kind of exercise, exactly, should you be doing? Both cardio and weight training affect your cholesterol in different ways. Ultimately, “you need both aerobic and resistance types as they complement each