Healthy Balance

With limited free time during our day, these daily activity trackers have become more popular with people of all ages and fitness levels. Is it worth the hype or just adding more to your daily to-do list? More »

If you're looking for a fitness routine but need to go easy on your joints, look no further than your local pool and these five joint-friendly exercises. More »

At just over one month old and weighing only six pounds, Sammy was the smallest patient ever to undergo a rare and complex heart surgery. More »

Is your child at risk? Take a look at this Q&A with pediatric neurologist J. Nicholas Brenton, MD, to learn more about AFM, a rare but serious neurologic condition that typically affects young children. More »

Summer's here: Ice cream season. But 3 months of sugar and fat can put on the pounds and hurt your health. Here's insights from registered dietician Katherine Basbaum plus 5 easy, delicious ice cream hacks that won't ruin your diet. More »

Tired of the gym? If so, why not put on some music and enjoy the health benefits of dancing? It's a great way to improve your physical and mental health. More »

If you can’t imagine life without chocolate, learn the facts to see how to fit it into your diet. Just as with any food, there’s always room for an occasional indulgence. More »

Fans of over-the-counter CBD oil claim the herbal supplement helps alleviate anxiety, inflammation, pain and insomnia. But before you jump on the CBD oil bandwagon, do your research to be sure it is a safe option for you. More »

Nearly 50% of all fireworks victims are adults, but about 25% are under 15 years old. You may think they’re relatively safe, but they burn at very high temperatures around 2,000 degrees. More »

Peter Hallowell, MD, is a UVA bariatric & general surgeon treating patients who need help to lose weight. He’s also the director of the bariatric surgery program and co-director of our minimally invasive surgery fellowship. More »