The COVID-19 pandemic put keeping ourselves and our loved ones healthy at the top of everyone’s mind. Although the spread is no longer reaching catastrophic levels thanks to the...
With summer winding down, it’s time for another school year to begin. This means back-to-school shopping, fall sports, band rehearsals, and an increased risk of illness and injury. So what can you...
Summer fun might be giving way to fall festivities soon. But August still has plenty of exciting outdoor activities for families in Virginia to enjoy. As temperatures stay high, it’s important to stay...
There are few better ways to enjoy the outdoors than riding a bicycle. Whether you’re five or fifty, feeling the breeze on your face and the burn in your legs is one of life’s little pleasures. But riding a...
A broken bone, or fracture, is something no one wants to experience. But unfortunately, fractures are a common injury for both children and adults. Each year, approximately 6.3 million broken bones occur...
Did you know one in five people in the U.S. have a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? The latest CDC research suggests that 68 million STIs were diagnosed among Americans in 2018. Even more concerning,...
As trees blossom and flowers bloom, people start to notice that their eyes are itchy, and their nose is running. The symptoms associated with springtime allergies can make going about your daily life miserable. Fortunately, there are some ways to battle your seasonal...
Fortunately, in developed countries like the United States, tuberculosis (TB) is rare. According to the CDC, there were just under 8,000 reported cases in the U.S. last year. But this lung infection spreads quickly and can be...
Concussions are the most common type of head injury. You probably hear about them frequently if you’re a fan of sports. But even if you don’t play sports, you can still get a concussion. This type of traumatic brain injury...
Nearly half of all adults in the United States live with an increased risk of death, heart disease, and stroke. Many of them don’t know the cause. No, it isn’t cancer or even obesity. High blood pressure, also...