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  • Why a national "food as medicine" report came from Woodbridge

Also on today's calendar: Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Monday: A morning shower in places, with a high of 76 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 84, low: 59.
  • Wednesday: Sunshine and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• (WATCH) Food as Medicine (sharylattkisson.com) — A national TV health segment is reported from right here in Woodbridge where journalist Lisa Fletcher explores how plant-forward diets can help reverse diabetes and other chronic diseases. The piece follows one woman's dramatic health turnaround and explains how growing medical research is reshaping federal nutrition policy and medical-school training across the country.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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