Articles Posted in the Cover Stories Category
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The 7 Habits of Highly Stressed People
Written By Mike Verano Break free from the cycle before you break down “We are what we repeatedly do.” —Aristotle Let’s face it: Many of us are hooked on habits. A simple review of one’s life…
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Time to Get Healthy & Stay Healthy, Richmond
Concerned for the well-being of the neediest citizens of Richmond, Mayor Dwight C. Jones has introduced The Healthy Richmond Campaign, which officially kicks off this month with the “Get Healthy-Stay Healthy” Expo (details below). The…
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Cradling Hope
Written by Alison Johnson Recent data shows progress in lowering Virginia’s prematurity rates, thanks to statewide initiatives and greater public awareness Jessica Hosang was just 23 weeks pregnant—barely past the midpoint of a normal 40-week…
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Gardening Tips to Avoid Injury and Discomfort
It’s that time of year again when you can dig your hands into the dirt, spread seeds over the freshly turned earth and smell the delicious scent of green plants growing. Gardening is very healthy,…
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Keep the Spring in Your Step With Safe, Seasonal Cleaning
Written by Brandy Centolanza Battle allergens and germs to keep your family healthy this spring This is typically the time of year when people reach for their brooms and mops and set about deep-cleaning the…
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Dancing Romancing — Fun & Fitness
Written by Michelle Burchett Step up your fitness routine with dance classes The music beckons. Bob Lawrence ushers his wife, Meg, onto the dance floor, takes her in his arms and draws her close. She…
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Just Kick It
Written by Heather McGinley Remember when all you needed was an open field, a giant bouncing ball and home plate to have fun and make new friends? For adults in their 20s and older, there…
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Shouldering Pain
Written by Alison Johnson Rotator cuff injuries are far more common than most people realize, but recognizing symptoms of trouble can lead to the most effective treatment. Cindy Duncan had just turned 50 when she…
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Taking Your Game to the Next Level With Pilates
Written by Karen Roodman Strengthen, lengthen, and align your body by building your core Professional dancers, skaters as well as athletes from the PGA, NBA, NFL and MLB attest to Pilates helping them achieve great results…
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Exotic Eats
Written by Donna C. Gregory (Try the Chia Pudding Recipe at the end of this article) Tired of the same old staples ending up in your grocery store shopping cart? Have your meals become as stale as…
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Sweet Eats
Written by Michelle Deschenes Tired of the proverbial box of chocolates & flowers for Valentine’s Day? Try these fresh, healthy alternatives. This Valentine’s Day, try something “outside of the box.” Step away from the proverbial boxed…
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Shaival J. Kapadia, M.D.
Interview by Dianna Stiles The scene in the movie is always the same. The actor stops talking mid-sentence, sweat beads on his brow, his breathing becomes labored and his hand clutches his chest before, finally,…
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Mayor McKinley Price, D.D.S.: Helping Others, through Patients and Politics
Interview by Alison Johnson At first glance, McKinley L. Price’s two jobs seem nothing alike: working as a dentist and serving as mayor of Newport News, a city of more than 180,000 people. But for…
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Reading Your Body’s Pain Signals
Written by Daniel Shaye, D.C. Whether in the role of doctor or athlete, I’ve learned that the body gives out many different messages. Some of these messages are important, some urgent, and some are both.…
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Home Remedies: Effective Treatment or Old Wives’ Tales
Written by Heather McGinley Although illness can strike any time, doctors’ offices and urgent care facilities become filled with cold and flu patients during the winter months. As Virginians spend more time indoors with family…
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Aggression: A Daily Companion for Americans
Written by Skip Miller Every day seems like a journey through the whirlwinds of aggression. Little wonder one in every 100, or 2.3 million, Americans are in jail. A boggling 46 percent of Americans have…
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Here’s To 2012
Compiled by Brandy Centolanza The Health Journal asked local celebrities what their healthy resolutions are for the new year. Here’s what they had to say: “Drink more water and adopt a sustainable fitness program that…
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Fit In 2012: A New Year, A New You
Written by Thomas W. Clark, M.D. A dozen methods to successfully lose weight this year It’s a new year. It’s a new beginning. Studies show that of the 45 percent of Americans who make New Year’s resolutions,…
