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OUR HEALTH: Chiropractic - for more than an aching back
Spinal manipulation existed thousands of years ago, but it wasn’t until the 1890s the term chiropractic was adopted by practitioners of this technique. The term is rooted in the Greek words “praxis” and “cheir”, aka “...Tags: Medical Specialization, Spine, Health Organizations, Immune System, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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OUR HEALTH: Memory Care
Many of us joke about “senior moments,” when the car keys seem to have vanished into thin air. Such lapses are typical for the aging brain; if there are more significant lapses and confusion, testing for Alzheimers may be in order (dementia is...Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Human Body, Brain, Urinary System, Memory Loss
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Students, staff form human pink and purple ribbon at Hidden Valley High
Weekend Anchor/ReporterIt was a big undertaking, but Hidden Valley High School students and staff pulled it off. They formed a giant human pink and purple ribbon outside of the school Friday morning. Students and teachers wore pink for breast cancer awareness. ...Tags: High Schools, Schools, Breast Cancer
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Splashes of pink for breast cancer awareness
Weekend Anchor/ReporterIt seems pink is everywhere you look these days. Businesses all across the area are going pink for October, breast cancer awareness month. It greets you at the door of Les Cheveux Salon and Spa in Roanoke. Inside they're spreading the word...Tags: Breast Cancer, Personal Service
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Roanoke Rugby Club tackles breast cancer
The men of the Roanoke Rugby Club hit the field at Highland Park on Saturday afternoon.
But the opponent wasn't the other team, it was breast cancer.
The Club hosted its annual match.
Proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen and a scholarship for a former...Tags: Breast Cancer
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"Cheer Storm" breast cancer fundraiser raises thousands
Cheering paid off this weekend in Roanoke.
More than 400 cheerleaders gathered at Patrick Henry High School Saturday for "Cheer for a Cure 100." The group, "Cheer Storm" organized the competition to benefit Susan G. Komen for a Cure.
Cheer Storm's...Tags: High School Sports, William Byrd, High Schools, Patrick Henry, Schools
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Seniors stay healthy, lengthen life by exercising
![<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Danville senior citizen Jean Lloyd doesn't mind working up a good sweat to stay healthy. She walks and exercises at least four days a week and eats properly everyday.</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Her run and moves aren't as quick as they once were, but it doesn't matter.</span>](http://media.trb.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-10/322561660-12081956.jpg "<span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";\">Danville senior citizen Jean Lloyd doesn't mind working up a good sweat to stay healthy. She walks and exercises at least four days a week and eats properly everyday.</span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";\"> </span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";\"> Her run and moves aren't as quick as they once were, but it doesn't matter.</span>")
ReporterDanville senior citizen Jean Lloyd doesn't mind working up a good sweat to stay healthy. She walks and exercises at least four days a week and eats properly everyday. Her run and moves aren't as quick as they once were, but it doesn't matter. "I have...Tags: Cancer, Health and Medical Professionals, Diabetes, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Internal Medicine
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Seasonal flu can begin as early as October
Multimedia JournalistYou've probably noticed flu vaccination signs posted everywhere. According to the Center for Disease Control, that’s because it’s about that time again. To help protect against the spread of this contagious disease, the CDC is recommending...Tags: Flu Vaccine, Preventative Medicine, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Vaccines, Flu
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Up and coming musician Hunter Hayes performing at Hotel Roanoke
REPORTERHunter Hayes is only 20 years old, but he's already rubbed elbows with some of the biggest names in country music. At the age of four, Hayes became a YouTube sensation with his performance of "Jambalaya" with Hank Williams, Jr. Hayes has also shared...Tags: Phil Vassar, Hank Williams, Jr., Lady Antebellum (music group), Music Industry, Trace Adkins
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DQ's Miracle Treat Day extra sweet for Roanoke girl
ReporterToday is Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen restaurants nationwide. At least $1 from each Blizzard Treat sold will help sick and injured children at local Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. Dairy Queen's promotion includes a picture of a cute...Tags: Cancer, Human Interest, Leukemia, Snow Storms, Injuries and Wounds
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Hokie Fever spreads across Virginia Tech campus
Multimedia JournalistFandemic teaches students about potential disasters due to infectious illnesses. The Virginia Bioinformatics Institute designed the epidemic simulation while studying an actual influenza outbreak that had the potential of becoming an epidemic. The...Tags: Blacksburg, Virginia Tech, Health, Flu
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Wandering Garden designed specifically for Alzheimer's Patients
WDBJ-TV Anchor/ReporterIt's amazing what being outside can do for a person's mood and health. For residents with memory troubles, there's a new place to spend time outside and get some fresh air at Friendship Retirement Community. At a first glance it may look like a...Tags: Human Interest, Health, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Alzheimer's Disease
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