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Bent out of shape from getting in shape?
Been exercising recently? Good for you! Being active has numerous benefits, such as reducing the risk of certain cancers, maintaining weight, preventing or delaying chronic diseases, and improving mood.

Testosterone discovery may explain low levels in men with diabetes
Scientists have mapped out how the body transports testosterone, and their surprising findings may explain low testosterone levels seen in men with diabetes or patients on certain medications.

The making of a monster: We’re all lab rats in the government’s secret experiments
The U.S. government, in its pursuit of so-called monsters, has itself become a monster. This is not a new development, nor is it a revelation.

Tim Kaine statement on Trump administration support to strike down Obamacare
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine issued the following statement after the Trump Administration backed a federal judge’s ruling that the entire Affordable Care Act should be eliminated.

Tim Hugo firefighter protection bill signed into law
Del. Tim Hugo’s bill to expand workers’ compensation benefits for Virginia firefighters, HB 1804, was signed into law on Monday.

Cha Temple Herbal Teas has just launched with oolong, chaga, burdock, and thyme tea
As the title says, Cha Temple Herbal Teas has just launched with oolong, chaga, burdock, and thyme tea as well as Turmeric ginger teas in a whole new way to look at tea. Their motto is that Tea is a Lifestyle, and they’re right.

UVA Football: Bryce Hall awarded Crowley Scholarship
Bryce Hall is a star on the football field as a rising fourth-year at UVA. Also excelling in the classroom, Hall has been awarded the prestigious T. Rodney Crowley Jr. Memorial Scholarship.

Drug hunters awarded $2.8 million to develop a drug to treat multiple sclerosis
Webster Santos, professor of chemistry and the Cliff and Agnes Lilly Faculty Fellow in the College of Science at Virginia Tech, has received a $2.8 million award to discover drugs to inhibit a small molecule transporter.

Fair Health Care VA applauds Northam for signing legislation to protect patient access to critical medications
Fair Health Care VA applauded Gov. Ralph Northam for signing House Bill 2126, which improves an insurance requirement known as step therapy or “fail first” protocols.