Atrial fibrillation also known as “AFib”is an irregular and often rapid heart rate that can increase your risk for stroke, heart failure and other heart related problems according to the Mayo Clinic. It’s killing nearly 40 percent more Americans than…

Suffering from any type of arthritis is uncomfortable and challenging. Add more weight to the body and the pressure felt on the joints can be tenfold. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 73.6% of US adults over the age o…

Pisgah Valley Retirement Community got creative during the pandemic and started our very own Livestream cooking class. So far it has been a hit with our residents. Some of the dishes featured have been fresh beet and arugula salad, healthy brownies f…

The hamstrings are a set of big muscle groups located at the top posterior (back) of the legs. They run right into our sit bones. These muscles are responsible for supporting the knees, hips, and pelvis. The hamstrings help us with walking, bending, …

December 1-7 is National Handwashing Awareness Week and it’s no secret that handwashing is more important than ever. So have you found yourself washing more lately than ever in your life? This consistency can be good for killing germs but bad for the…

In Asheville, we know about good food and it is one of the best times of the year for all foodies; Holiday season and we are approaching it faster than you think. So, who’s ready to pack on the annual holiday 10? Meaning an extra 10 pounds of weight …