Articles Tagged “November”
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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…
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Tired of leftovers? Begin a new tradition.
Written By Heather McGinley Ditch unhealthy eating habits with fresh spins on Thanksgiving dishes. Thanksgiving is a time when families and friends come together to enjoy one another’s company and fill up on pecan…
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We Are What We Experience
VCU study shows life experiences influence set point for anxiety and depression. Our life experiences—the ups and downs, and everything in between—shape us, stay with us and influence our emotional set point as adults, according…
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Standing Alone for Emergencies
Written By Blair Koster Bon Secours St. Francis Watkins Centre Launches Chesterfield County’s First Free-Standing Emergency Department. While you can’t be admitted as a patient to Bon Secours St. Francis Watkins Centre’s new free-standing emergency…
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Chair Yoga Gets People Moving
Written by Blair Koster You don’t need to pretend you’re playing Twister to start experiencing the health benefits of this 8,000-year-old exercise. Whether you want to relieve stress, improve your physical fitness and flexibility or…
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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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Giving Insulin Pumps A Shot
Written by Dr. Gregory B. Hughes The switch takes time and patience, but freedom and flexibility come with the pump. If you or someone you know has diabetes, you understand just how much effort goes…
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The Influencers
Researched and Written By Dianna Stiles | The Virginia state flag depicts the Roman goddess Virtus, representing the Commonwealth and standing victoriously over a fallen opponent, her left foot resting on her opponent’s…
