General Health

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Staying One Step Ahead of the Pain: How to Relieve a Migraine

Holly Cooper Ford | 1/22/2020 | General Health

If you’ve ever experienced a migraine, then you know it’s much more than just a headache. Learn more about the common and not-so-common treatments that may provide relief to your debilitating symptoms.

Effects of Sugar on the Brain: Cravings and Inflammation

Luis Soler Rivera | 1/15/2020 | General Health

We’ve got a pretty good idea of what happens to our bodies when we eat too much sugar. But what about our brains? What are the effects of sugar on the brain?

5 Good Reasons to Take the Stairs And Added Health Benefits

Elizabeth Timms | 1/8/2020 | General Health

One great way to add extra steps to your day and improve your fitness level is to take the stairs when possible instead of an elevator or escalator.

Norovirus Outbreaks: Tips to Avoid this Nasty Stomach Bug

Eric Puffenbarger | 1/7/2020 | General Health

Norovirus outbreaks are common during the winter at crowded locations such as schools or cruise ships. Get advice on avoiding this stomach bug.

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How to Get Your Fitness Goals Back on Track

Elizabeth Timms | 12/26/2019 | General Health

If you can find even 10 minutes a day, you can start getting back on track to fit fitness into your life and meet your goals.

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An Action Plan for Healthier Eating in the New Year

Elizabeth Timms | 12/19/2019 | General Health

One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions includes committing to eating healthier. Don’t wait to figure out how you’re going to make it happen.

Aging Parents: What Adult Children Should Watch For

Leigh Critzer Thraves | 12/12/2019 | General Health

The holidays can be a great reason to travel home and see family. For the adult children of aging parents, though, those trips can carry extra stress: a chance to see how Mom and Dad are doing at home. Learn what to watch for.

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How to Talk to Your Doctor & Other Ways Patients Can Advocate for Themselves

Sarah Ridgeway | 12/9/2019 | General Health

It’s happened to everyone at least once – you’ve left the doctor’s office confused. You’re asking yourself, “What’s wrong with me again? What are my options? What does my treatment include?” Try these 10 tips for getting more out of your visit.

a couple accessing fresh food in an urban garden addresses one of the main health disparities in charlottesville, va

Health Disparities in Charlottesville: Healing Takes the Whole Village

Amy Sarah Marshall | 12/5/2019 | General Health

Health disparities in Charlottesville occur due to racism, poverty, food insecurity. Learn about PIECES Iris, a new community collaboration to meet these needs & improve health.

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Does Society Make You Sick? Defining the Social Determinants of Health

Amy Sarah Marshall | 12/4/2019 | General Health

What's hurting us most? UVA experts explain the relationship between wellness and factors of race, food, and class. Find out which social determinants of health most impact the health of our community here in the Charlottesville area.

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General Health

Staying One Step Ahead of the Pain: How to Relieve a Migraine

Effects of Sugar on the Brain: Cravings and Inflammation

5 Good Reasons to Take the Stairs And Added Health Benefits

Norovirus Outbreaks: Tips to Avoid this Nasty Stomach Bug

How to Get Your Fitness Goals Back on Track

An Action Plan for Healthier Eating in the New Year

Aging Parents: What Adult Children Should Watch For

How to Talk to Your Doctor & Other Ways Patients Can Advocate for Themselves

Health Disparities in Charlottesville: Healing Takes the Whole Village

Does Society Make You Sick? Defining the Social Determinants of Health

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