Articles Posted in the Features Category
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Greater Richmond Dining Guide
Written by Blair Koster A guide for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free dining, low-carb-dining, free-range dining and a sampling of organic foods stores -Vegan Friendly Options- Phoenix Garden Vegetarian Noodle Soup House Restaurant Featuring a delectable homemade…
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Virginia Facing Tough Deadlines to Meet Federal Health Reforms
Written by A.J. Plunkett State officials balancing progress against outcome of Supreme Court hearing In late March, the nine-member Supreme Court of the United States will hear arguments in a case that could forever change the…
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Age & Reason
Written by Susan Smigielski Acker More women are putting pregnancy on hold—but what about the risks? About 40 years ago, women begin advancing their careers first, having babies second. For decades, that trend has continued—and…
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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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Next Up for EMRs: More Access Among Different Systems
Written by Karen Haywood Queen Sharing medical information between private, public and other hospitals can make both physicians and patients more informed. The middle-aged man came into the emergency room at the Hunter Holmes VA…
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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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Don’t Sleep On Symptoms of Heart Disease
Written By Dr. Hugh B. McCormick Jr. Constant fatigue and snoring may be signs of cardiac disease—pay attention to them during Heart Month. You blame your daytime sleeping on hibernation in the cold winter, but…
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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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Small Changes Make A Big Difference
Written By Michelle Burchett When the holiday whirlwind ends and adrenaline is no longer sustaining us, we may be physically exhausted or feel blue. If getting back to normal seems daunting, there’s hope! Small steps…
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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,…
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Recognizing Your Candidates
Written by A.J. Plunkett While the Federal Election Commission records show that almost 300 people already have declared their candidacy for president in 2012, these nine Republicans, along with President Barack Obama, a Democrat, are…
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Health Care Goes High Tech
Written by Donna C. Gregory Robots performing surgeries. Electrodes inserted into people’s brains. A device that controls bodily functions. Sound like the makings of a good sci-fi movie? These are real-life examples of how science…
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Teaming Up to Help Veterans
Written by Barrett Baker W&M and VCU are working together to provide a safety net for those who serve Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is an unfortunate circumstance of war that haunts many of our…
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Winter’s Coolest
Written by Bridgit Kin-Charlton, M.S., C.P.T. Kick start your fitness goals in chic apparel. I wouldn’t qualify myself as anything official when it comes to fashion, but I might officially qualify as a shopaholic—and a…
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Type D Personalities
Written by Heather McGinley Are you at Risk? Discomfort connecting with others and insecurity may further hurt those with heart-related problems. Ever feel like you’re not quite boisterous enough to have a Type A personality,…
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Wellness at Work
Written by Alison Johnson More companies big and small are adding programs to help employees stay healthy – and, hopefully, save everyone money on medical costs. Sherrie Harris freely admits that she hates going to…
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Local Doctor Shows Diabetics a Better Path
Written By Susan Smigielski Acker To look at Dr. Sarah Younger one would never guess the 44-year-old marathon runner has Type 1 diabetes. Diagnosed three years ago, the mother of four is now on a…
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Having the Confidence to Go Whenever You Want
Written by Bryan Maxwell, M.D. Despite affecting millions of women, female urinary incontinence can be battled with specialized treatment. he loss of bladder control, or urinary incontinence, affects millions of women. It is one of…
