IN MODERATION
Janet Marshall is the editor of The Free Lance-Star's Healthy Living section and Healthy Life Virginia newsletter. She thinks most things are fine in moderation.
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Chips, dips and eating well
A few hours before the Super Bowl, I bumped into a friend who I knew I’d see at a party that night, and the talk pretty quickly turned to dip. …more
January 30th, 2013
New diabetes guidelines a sign of changing times
Type 2 diabetes used to be so uncommon in children that it was referred to as adult onset diabetes. If kids had diabetes, they almost always had Type 1, aka …more
January 29th, 2013
Annual weight loss challenge kicking off
A massive weight loss challenge is getting underway in the Culpeper area, and there’s still time to sign up to participate. Registration for the annual Drop It! The Healthy Living …more
January 24th, 2013
Should you shake hands during flu season?
If you’re like most people during flu and cold season, you try to keep your distance from people who are sniffling, coughing or just recovering a nasty stomach virus. But …more
January 23rd, 2013
Is skin problem all in kids’ guts?
If you have a child with eczema, you know all about the itchy, scaly rashes that seem — at least in our house — to be especially bothersome in winter …more
January 22nd, 2013
Can a nasty cough be a sign of asthma?
There’s a lot of misunderstanding about asthma and its symptoms, something I was reminded of the other day watching a discussion about it unfold on a friend’s Facebook page. The …more
January 15th, 2013
One in three adults try to diagnose problems online
Slightly more than a third of American adults have gone online trying to diagnose a medical problem with the Internet’s help, according to a new survey from the Pew Research Center’s …more
January 14th, 2013
Coca-Cola fighting obesity?
Coca-Cola is launching ads tonight expressing concern about the country’s obesity epidemic. The Coke company offering obesity advice seems a bit like Paula Deen discussing diabetes prevention. Nevertheless, the company …more
January 9th, 2013
Does your family help or hurt your fitness efforts?
For an upcoming story, I’d like to talk to people about whether their loved ones support or undermine their efforts to be healthy. This is a dicey topic, and there …more
January 7th, 2013
Thrive offering special yoga classes for women
Thrive, The Healing Center, a local nonprofit devoted to helping women navigate challenges, traumas and transitions, will offer prenatal yoga classes and yoga classes for larger women starting later this …more
