Healthy Balance

Teens can often be irritable, angst-filled, sensitive to criticism and want to sleep a lot. What separates “normal” teen expression from behavior parents should worry about? More »

Michael Devitt, MD, is a hematologist/oncologist treating patients with cancers of the prostate, bladder, kidneys and testicles. More »

There are numerous benefits to owning a dog, but an important one is they get us moving. Dogs are the perfect workout buddies, as they don't make up excuses to skip a workout. More »

Volunteering keeps you physically active, socially connected and mentally stimulated. It can add meaning to your life and may even improve your health.  More »

TSC causes benign tumors anywhere in the body. Derek Bauer, MD, can empathize with his TSC patients, because he lives with it, too. Read his guest post. More »

Michael's cystic fibrosis kept him from enjoying childhood, until an organ donor and new lungs changed his life. His father works at UVA and contributed this post. More »

Many boomers are entering the dating scene again, yet healthcare providers often miss the opportunity to educate this population about STD prevention. More »

Almost two dozen eligible patients die each day waiting for the right organ to become available. The only way to overcome the organ shortage is to encourage more people to become organ donors. More »

Approximately 2.4 million eye injuries occur in the U.S. each year. They happen at work, at home and on the playing field. More »

When you reach for foods in response to stress, you’re more likely to reach for junk foods filled with sugar and/or fat. Fortunately, a nutritious diet filled with a few stress-busting foods can help reduce levels of the stress hormone and lower blood pressure. More »