Beyond medicine: Living the healthy life (Wellness Issue, Part 2)

Volume
23
/ Issue
28

Cover Design Credit:

Scott Southwick
Part two of Xpress’ special Wellness supplement explores how lifestyle choices — smoking, drinking, diet and exercise — have a major impact on health. Plus, how do optimism and hope affect treatment outcomes?

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  • Parking rates likely to go up on street, in city garages

    -by Virginia Daffron
    Street and garage parking rates could rise downtown starting April 1 if City Council approves a proposal to increase its hourly charges by 25 cents.
  • Hooper gives overview of 2016 crime, police department activities

    -by Virginia Daffron
    Asheville Police Chief Tammy Hooper presented a review of the department’s activities during 2016 at City Council's Jan. 24 meeting. Aggravated assault and gun crime rose sharply from 2015, while…
  • Conscious party: Polar Plunge

    -by Kat McReynolds
    After diving into Lake Junaluska, Polar Plunge participants (and spectators) can enjoy a chili lunch and several bonfires. Proceeds from the fundraiser, which takes place on Saturday, Feb. 4, will…

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