Among the golfers to tee off during the LPGA Kingsmill Championship this week, one is probably the...
Author - Kim O'Brien Root
Listening to Charity Sunshine
Two-Time Double-Lung Transplantee, Charity Sunshine, Shares her Story of Music and Hope Becoming an...
When is it Time to Call the Tribe?
Recently, I found myself having to be in multiple places at the same time. I had a meeting at the...
Making Communities HEARTSafe
Andrew Stonier was a 15-year-old freshman when he had a heart attack at school. His physical...
Taking Risks Helps Us Grow
Recently, a friend of mine asked if I’d be willing to pose for a portrait with my mom and daughter...
LES Techniques are Revolutionizing Spine Surgery
The years weren’t good to Bob Thomas’s back. An old basketball injury, combined with years in the...
Simple Wine Pairing Suggestions
There are a few good rules to follow when choosing a wine to go with food. The wine should be...
5 Heart Healthy Habits You Can Start Today
Get up and move Fire up that Fitbit you got for Christmas and get in those steps! Park a...
You Don’t Have to be in a Relationship to Celebrate...
There are a number of different ways people approach Valentine’s Day. Some people enjoy the chance...
Q&A: Jessica Fechtor
Jessica Fechtor was a newly married 28-year-old Harvard graduate student when she went for a run...
Brachytherapy: The One and Done Breast Cancer Treatment
A radiation therapy that’s long been used to treat prostate cancer is now being used successfully...
Tenley Fredrickson Triumphs Over Juvenile Arthritis
At just 5 years old, Tenley Fredrickson is a pint-sized bundle of energy. Her preschool teacher...
In the Future, Doctors Will be Paid to Keep You Healthy
Health care is changing. Of course, everyone knows that. It changes all the time. But this time...
Advanced 3D Knee Technology from ConforMIS Brings Better Outcomes
Years of strenuous work and activity took a toll on former Navy SEAL David LeBlanc’s knees. ...
Hanky-panky Leads to a Higher Occurrence of STDs Among Seniors
Sexually transmitted diseases aren’t just for the young and reckless. Over the last decade...
Most Wired: Hampton Roads Hospitals
As technology marches forward everywhere, the world of health care is no exception. ...
Why Sleep is Important
Ah, summertime. Days of sleeping in and staying up late – sleep schedules tend to go out the...
The Emerging Science of Gut Bacteria
When we think of bacteria, the first thing that often comes to mind is germs, those tiny invisible...
Collaborative Treatment Plan Can Ease Back Pain
Your back hurts. It’s hurt for a long time, and over-the-counter pain...
The Burning Facts: What You Need To Know About Sunscreen
Choosing a sunscreen can be maddening. You want good sun protection, but at the same time, you want...