Healthy Balance

Popcorn lung: It sounds delicious, but it's actually an incurable lung disease. Find out why you should watch what you eat, breathe, and vape, too. Two lung doctors tell the story - and explain the risks. More »

Polypharmacy, taking five or more prescription medications, can put you at risk for overdose and more. Get tips to manage your medications appropriately. More »

Each year, almost 260,000 lives are lost to sepsis. Only heart disease and cancer cause more deaths in the U.S. Learn who’s most at risk and how to spot this serious, but little known, illness. More »

How do you make healthy stuffing for the holidays while still making it taste great? Use these 5 tips to cut the calories and keep it tasting great. More »

Seasonal affective disorder may go away naturally, but don't ride out the winter months feeling blue. There are changes you can make and treatments available that can help overcome this mild depression. More »

Too busy to workout at the gym? Take your kids to the park and try a playground workout. You'll have fun while you get fit, and your kids will benefit from the example you set. Try these 3 exercise moves to get started. More »

Watch Jared Christophel, MD, discuss plastic surgery and reconstructive surgery options at UVA for cases of traumatic facial fractures. More »

Avery Buchholz, MD, is a UVA neurosurgeon specializing in traditional and minimally invasive spine surgeries. He treats patients with a variety of complex spine conditions and injuries. More »

Help your child learn to handle bullying. Have that important conversation about what bullying looks and feels like, and then help your child develop a strategy to deal with it. These 5 things can help you get the conversation started. More »

Anxiety about going to school doesn't look the same for every child. It might appear as a tummy ache that suddenly resolves once the child gets to stay home for the day. Sometimes it’s tantrums or clinginess or defiance. Learn more about this common situation and when to loop in a professional. More »