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Third storm in series drops 4 to 6 inches of snow on San Juan County Mike Easterling, Farmington Daily Times FARMINGTON —  The last storm in a series of three disturbances that moved through the Four Corners area over the past several days packed the biggest wallop, dumping 4 to 6 inches of snow in locations across San Juan County overnight. Most residents of the county headed to bed on Feb. 15 having seen only a dusting or an inch or so of snow from the first two storm syste...

Averett University has announced that Melissa Wohlstein has been named vice president for philanthropy after an extensive nationwide search. Her appointment was effective as of Feb. 16, 2021. Wohlstein joins Averett after a career spanning almost 20 years in both the public and private college/university settings, working in all aspects of higher education fundraising. “I am confident that as vice president for philanthropy, Melissa will find strategically innovative ways to grow the Unive...

Six ways to turbocharge your daily walk and boost your health It’s arguably the best way to exercise during lockdown. Here’s how to make a stroll even better for your body Walking is free and, even better, it’s good for you Credit: SolStock/E+ Throughout the pandemic, and especially during this interminable winter lockdown, the daily walk has become sacred – one of the only legal activities we have left to break up the monotony. For frazzled home workers and schoolers, it’s a welcome ...

Discus and javelin throwers likely to achieve their best performances at a later age American athlete Tom Brady has done the seemingly impossible, winning his seventh Super Bowl at the age of 43 in spectacular fashion. Hes joined by stellar company: At 39, Serena Williams has won 23 grand slams, one of them while pregnant. The reasons for age-defying athletic performances are dependent on numerous factors, including diet, but a new study by Iranian and University of South Australia researchers ...

 E-Mail IMAGE: Javelin and discus throwers peak at a later age than other athletes due to slow twitch muscle fibres and technique. view more  Credit: Photo courtesy of Wikipedia American athlete Tom Brady has done the seemingly impossible, winning his seventh Super Bowl at the age of 43 in spectacular fashion. Hes joined by stellar company: At 39, Serena Williams has won 23 grand slams, one of them while pregnant. The reasons for age-defying athletic performances are dependent on nume...

Your fitness tracker urges you to get in 10,000 steps every day, but that alone wont make you healthy.

(Stock image courtesy of Metro Creative) MARQUETTE — A new partnership agreement between Grand Valley State University and Northern Michigan University creates a pipeline for NMU undergraduates to GVSU’s public health graduate program. The articulation agreement, developed by GVSU’s Department of Public Health and NMU’s School of Health and Human Performance, allows Grand Valley to recruit and directly admit up to five students from NMU’s community health programs to Grand Valley’s ...

Major quality of life projects are on the Norman City Council agenda tonight, including increased design services and approving an operator for one of the city’s biggest sales tax-funded initiatives.

Stafford seeks federal funds to improve firefighter health, prevent injuries Stafford County is applying for grant money to help improve the health and wellbeing of its firefighters. The County’s Board of Supervisors approved an application for a grant from the Department of Homeland Security. The request asks for $930,000 to create programs to improve the department’s members’ physical and mental states. Stafford County is required by the grant’s rules to contribute 10% of local funds ...

Share this article Share this article DALLAS, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Jeffrey R. Gladden, MD, FACC, is being recognized by Continental Whos Who as a Top Health, Longevity, and Human Performance Optimization Physician for his outstanding contributions in the field of Longevity Medicine. "Gladden Longevity" is devoted to the Optimization of Health, Longevity, and Human Performance. Offices are located in Dallas, Texas.          (PRNewsfoto/Continental Whos Who) Dr. Gladden brings ...