Author: Elizabeth Timms

Elizabeth comes to the UVA marketing team from a wide range of experiences. She graduated from Old Dominion University with a bachelor of science in communications and marketing and then obtained a master’s in arts management. She spent most of her post-graduate years as the head event coordinator for a family-owned business in the Fredericksburg area. Marketing has always been a passion for Elizabeth, as it allows her to be creative and expand her knowledge and skills. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, including her furbabies, practicing yoga, and binge-watching tv shows with her high-school sweetheart.

Posts by Elizabeth Timms

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Holiday Food Safety Tips

Elizabeth Timms | 11/21/2019 | General Health

For this year's holiday dinner, when you're planning the menu and preparing the food, it's important to remember these food safety tips.

woman eating food that helps boost your brain and keep it healthy

These Foods May Give Your Brain a Boost

Elizabeth Timms | 11/13/2019 | Nutrition

You could improve your brain health just by improving your diet. To help slow memory loss, add these foods to your diet to give your brain a boost.

family at the dinner table enjoying a diabetic-friendly holiday dinner

Holiday Eating with Diabetes: Meals That Won’t Spike Your Blood Sugar

Elizabeth Timms | 11/11/2019 | Nutrition

Holiday meals can be challenging to get through if you have diabetes. These easy alternatives can make your holiday meal diabetic-friendly for the whole family.

a bowl of leftover halloween candy

What Are You Doing with All That Leftover Halloween Candy?

Elizabeth Timms | 11/4/2019 | Kids

Wondering what to do with the leftover Halloween candy? It's time to find some creative ways to help your kids manage their candy stash in a healthy way.

woman cracking her knuckles

Doctor-Approved: Cracking Knuckles Doesn’t Cause Arthritis

Elizabeth Timms | 10/25/2019 | General Health

Does cracking your knuckles cause arthritis? Nicole Deal, MD, a specialist in hand surgery at the UVA Hand Center, helped answer the question.

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Medication Mishaps: Tips to Avoid Any Complications

Elizabeth Timms | 10/24/2019 | General Health

Having multiple prescriptions could accidentally lead to medication mishaps. Get tips for understanding your medications and managing them safely.

infographic: halloween safety tips

Infographic: Halloween Safety Tips

Elizabeth Timms | 10/21/2019 | Kids

These Halloween safety tips will help ensure that trick-or-treating this year brings nothing but smiles (and maybe just a bit too much candy!).

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15 Ways to Cope with Loss or Tragedy

Elizabeth Timms | 10/14/2019 | General Health

There is no right or wrong way to grieve or cope with loss or tragedy. Here's 15 strategies to try that can help you through your darkest days.

Couple showing off tickets while enjoying healthier tailgating food

5 Healthier Alternatives for Favorite Tailgating Foods

Elizabeth Timms | 10/8/2019 | Nutrition

Traditional tailgating foods taste great, but they can wreak havoc on your health. Enjoy game-day fare with these healthier options.

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Age-Related Fitness: 3 Myths Debunked

Elizabeth Timms | 10/4/2019 | General Health

If these age-related fitness myths have been keeping you on the couch, it may be time to change your thinking – and your attitude towards fitness.