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Stop Smoking: One More Reason to Quit for Good

Holly Cooper Ford | 5/25/2020 | Prevention

Smoking has been attributed to a variety of illnesses, including heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer. But smoking also may put you at increased risk for complications of coronavirus.

Quiz: Is Now the Time to Reschedule that Postponed Surgery?

Megan Rowe | 5/20/2020 | General Health

Many states, including Virginia, have eased restrictions around elective surgeries and appointments. Take a quiz to find out if it's time to reschedule.

Myths vs. Facts About Virtual Medical Appointments

Holly Cooper Ford | 5/7/2020 | General Health

Healthcare systems like UVA have been using virtual medical appointments to connect patients and caregivers for more than two decades. However, telemedicine has become a necessity due to the quarantine.

Kids Asking Questions About Coronavirus? A Pediatrician Answers Them

Elizabeth Timms | 4/29/2020 | Kids

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is a challenging time for all of us. Your kids might be asking questions about the coronavirus. How do you answer them?

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imaging results of a breast after getting a mammogram

Lucky & Magical: How Getting a Mammogram Made Me a Better Person

Amy Sarah Marshall | 6/4/2020 | Prevention

Getting a mammogram is not fun. It's a pain. Frankly, I avoided going for a long time. But I finally did. Not only did I have a great experience. I felt profound gratitude for being alive, whatever happened.

woman sitting at kitchen table looking at her phone

Don’t Postpone Medical Care Any Longer: 5 Appointments You Should Reschedule

Megan Rowe | 6/3/2020 | Prevention

As stay-at-home orders begin to ease, you should be thinking about more than going to your favorite restaurant. Now is the time to also reschedule medical care you may have postponed.

due to a leaky bladder a women has her hands in front of her bladder

Leaky Bladder? Lifestyle Changes to Help Urinary Stress Incontinence

Elizabeth Timms | 6/2/2020 | General Health

A leaky bladder may be an embarrassing subject to discuss with your doctor, but the good news is that there are treatments that can help the condition.

couple cutting vegetables to help prevent diabetes

Quiz: Which of These Helps Prevent Diabetes?

Elizabeth Timms | 5/28/2020 | Prevention

Prediabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be considered type 2 diabetes. Take the quiz to see how you can lower your risk and prevent diabetes.

woman holding the base of her neck, where the thyroid is

How Your Thyroid Affects Your Health

Megan Rowe | 5/27/2020 | General Health

Your thyroid may be small, but it’s a workhorse when it comes to keeping you healthy. When it produces too much or not enough hormones, it can affect everything from your weight to your energy level.

man removing his face mask to smoke a cigarette during coronavirus pandemic

Stop Smoking: One More Reason to Quit for Good

Holly Cooper Ford | 5/25/2020 | Prevention

Smoking has been attributed to a variety of illnesses, including heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer. But smoking also may put you at increased risk for complications of coronavirus.

Registered nurse Meredith Farmer wearing PPE

Why I Stay: A Nurse’s Experience Taking Care of Coronavirus Patients

uvahealth | 5/21/2020 | People of UVA

Registered nurse Meredith Farmer contributed this post. She works on UVA Medical Center’s general medicine unit and has been caring for patients with coronavirus.

patient and doctor discussing a postponed surgery

Quiz: Is Now the Time to Reschedule that Postponed Surgery?

Megan Rowe | 5/20/2020 | General Health

Many states, including Virginia, have eased restrictions around elective surgeries and appointments. Take a quiz to find out if it's time to reschedule.

Am I Having a Panic Attack? Symptoms, Techniques & Treatments

Elizabeth Timms | 5/19/2020 | General Health

Your heart is racing, you start to sweat and feel dizzy. You have a sudden and overwhelming sense of fear. You may actually be having a panic attack.

man lying in bed looking at glowing cell phone

Addicted to Your Phone During Quarantine? A Q&A with Psychologist Kim Penberthy

Nate Braeuer | 5/13/2020 | General Health

Is your phone disconnecting you from the people around you? Are you staying informed, or adding to your anxiety by compulsively clicking links?

Stop Smoking: One More Reason to Quit for Good

Quiz: Is Now the Time to Reschedule that Postponed Surgery?

Myths vs. Facts About Virtual Medical Appointments

Kids Asking Questions About Coronavirus? A Pediatrician Answers Them

Latest Posts

Lucky & Magical: How Getting a Mammogram Made Me a Better Person

Don’t Postpone Medical Care Any Longer: 5 Appointments You Should Reschedule

Leaky Bladder? Lifestyle Changes to Help Urinary Stress Incontinence

Quiz: Which of These Helps Prevent Diabetes?

How Your Thyroid Affects Your Health

Stop Smoking: One More Reason to Quit for Good

Why I Stay: A Nurse’s Experience Taking Care of Coronavirus Patients

Quiz: Is Now the Time to Reschedule that Postponed Surgery?

Am I Having a Panic Attack? Symptoms, Techniques & Treatments

Addicted to Your Phone During Quarantine? A Q&A with Psychologist Kim Penberthy

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