Articles Tagged “Brandy Centolanza”
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Getting A Better Handle On Protecting Your Hands
Written By Brandy Centolanza Battle premature aging with sunscreen, moisturizers and drinking plenty of water. The hands are one of the most sun-exposed parts of the body, but people often neglect to care for them, which…
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Spring Chicken
Written by Brandy Centolanza Chicken, when prepared in a healthy way, provides the body with nutritional benefits. “Removing the skin will cut the fat content almost in half,” explains Julie Mitchell, a certified nutritionist and…
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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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Health Journal Readers Share Their Earth Day Pledges For Greener Living
Compiled By Brandy Centolanza “This year for Earth Day, our family is going to forgo the use of pesticides in our garden and instead substitute with the use of praying mantis egg cases placed throughout…
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Back to Nature
Written by Brandy Centolanza Local gardens offer plenty of opportunities for families to get active outdoors. Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Lewis Ginter Garden in Richmond also has a children’s garden where kids are invited to get up…
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Dig Turnips?
Written By Brandy Centolanza When it comes to noshing on root vegetables, most people grab a carrot; but turnips shouldn’t be ignored. “When you are getting to the bottom of finding a nutrient-dense, budget-friendly vegetable, turnips…
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Red, Red Wine
Written by Brandy Centolanza A glass of wine a day may keep heart disease at bay. “Red wine contains certain plant compounds called antioxidants, which may…help to protect the heart and the lining of the…
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Sentara Wins Quality Award
Written by Brandy Centolanza Williamsburg Regional among top 10 percent of hospitals ranked nationally Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center has been recognized as a top hospital nationally based on quality, efficiency and resource use standards.…
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Nutrition: Warm Up With Healthy Soups; Get Creative With Kale
Nutrition: Warm Up With Healthy Soups Written by Susan Smigielski Acker Cold winter days call for the warmth of a good bowl of soup. Instead of getting out the can opener, try making a pot for…
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Spice Up Your Life, & Keep Cancer at Bay—with Broccoli
Written by Brandy Centolanza Adding spicy ingredients to the crunchy vegetable can boost its cancer-preventive ability. When it comes to chowing down on broccoli, new research suggests spicing it up to reap the most health…
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Smoking Cessation
Compiled By Brandy Centolanza In addition to cessation options such as nicotine gum and a nicotine patch, other options are available to help smokers give up the habit. Here are just a few: Zyban: This…
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A Slice of Sweetness
Written By Brandy Centolanza Summertime is the perfect time to dig in to fresh, locally grown cantaloupe, a delicious melon that is full of nutrients beneficial to the body. “The orange color of the fruit…
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A Favorite Slice of Summer
Written by Brandy Centolanza At your next cookout this month, be sure to add a slice of watermelon to your plate. Not only is this summer staple scrumptious and juicy, it is full of nutrients.…
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HEALTHY ADVENTURES: Get Ready to Have Some Outdoor Fun
Written by Brandy Centolanza Looking to spice up your dull workout routine this summer? Why not try something new? Hampton Roads offers up plenty of unique ways to get fit. Here is a sampling:
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Add It Up
Can small chunks of activity keep you physically fit? Experts say it depends on the level of intensity. Written by Brandy Centolanza The American College of Sports Medicine advises 30 minutes of moderate to intense…
