Columns

Peggy Barnhardt: The Challenging Game Of Cancer

Special to the Post May 20, 2016: I started this article without a formal introduction, feeling very non-descript ...

Health

VA employees, union rally against increasing access to private clinics

SALISBURY — When Rosetta Sloan decided to switch jobs in the 1980s, she was mostly looking for stability. ...

Health

Ester Marsh column: Watch for overtraining when setting goals

I am 17 weeks out for my half Iron Man goal. So far, so good! Twenty-three weeks of ...

Health

Ester Marsh column: It’s important to do exercises after joint replacement surgery

My co-worker and dear friend received a knee replacement last week. She has been dealing with knee issues ...

Health

Support Groups June 2016

Abuse Adult survivors of childhood abuse: Support group for those surviving emotional, physical, and/or sexual:  Second and fourth ...

Health

Alyssa Smith to champion Rowan health

By Susan Shinn For The Salisbury Post Her name: Alyssa Smith. Her mission: To get you healthy. Smith, ...

Health

Fees for Rowan County services increase July 1

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — In a few weeks, the cost of an ambulance ride is going ...

Columns

Dr. Magryta: Driving and teens

Teenagers and driving is becoming the scariest event for parents to witness. According to the CDC: “In 2013, ...

Health

AA, Al-Anon meetings

Salisbury/Rowan help line: 704-636-1361 www.district-21-aa.com Meeting types: OS=open speaker • OD=open discussion • BS=book study • NS=non-smoking • ...

Health

Ester Marsh: Some water exercises can help bone density

Does water exercise help bone density? I was asked this question last week and thought it was a ...

Health

Dr. Magryta: End of the micronutrient tour

The micronutrient tour is over. It is hopefully very clear now how many minerals and vitamins are necessary ...

Health

Ester Marsh column: Taking off belly fat

Happy Memorial Day! I want to thank all our service men and women who died serving our country, ...

Columns

Dr. Magryta: Vitamin K

K: Vitamin K is number four of four fat soluble vitamins. It has two forms, K1 phylloquinone and ...

Columns

A caregiver’s life: Nursing home a new frontier

Editor’s note: With Barbara Garwood taking some time off this month, Katie Scarvey is handling this month’s caregiving ...

Health

Ester Marsh column: Dealing with shingles

Are you dealing with shingles or know someone who has? I have been in close contact with many ...

Columns

Dr. Magryta: Vitamin E can be your best friend

Vitamin E is number three of the four fat soluble vitamins. It has eight isoforms, four tocotrienols and ...

Business

Novant hosts Ladies’ Night Out Thursday

SALISBURY – On Thursday, Novant Health will host Ladies’ Night Out from 5 to 8 p.m at the West ...

Health

Free dental assistance card available this week

RALEIGH — All North Carolinians will be able to download a free Aetna Dental Access card this week. ...

Health

Ester Marsh column: Don’t judge because of size

I have been in the fitness industry for almost 34 years and have been exercising since I was ...

Columns

Dr. Magryta: Rethink the sun: Vitamin D deficiency is serious

We all love sunny days and the effect the sun has on our psyche and feelings of wellness.  ...

Health

Ester Marsh column: Sleep deprivation can cause all sorts of trouble

Sleep deprivation does more than “just” making you sleepy. It’s amazing how your body reacts when you do ...

Health

Relay for Life: Cancer survivors keep on keeping on

By Mark Wineka mark.wineka@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Penny B. Barger is one of those people who takes what life ...

Columns

Dr. Magryta: Micro biome and your gut response to cancer

What would you say if I told you that your gut bacteria have now been shown to affect ...

Health

Competitors, volunteers, sponsors made triathlon success

Wow! Another year is done! Our seventh Annual Buck Hurley Triathlon is “in the books.” And boy was ...

Health

Report: Rowan residents apathetic about health problems

SALISBURY — Do Rowan County residents care about local health problems? A recently released report suggests the answer ...

Health

A big day for the Julians at Millbridge 5K

Eli Julian grabbed his first 5K win on Saturday morning at Millbridge Elementary School. Julian, now 10 years ...

Faith

First Presbyterian TWAM 5K set for Friday to raise money for mission trip

By Emily Ford For the Salisbury Post SALISBURY — When she competed in her first 5K in 2012, ...

Health

Novant Health program helps participants cut added sugars

SALISBURY – Pam Chisholm, a 65-year-old resident of North Carolina, keeps something on her at all times just ...

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