5 Tips for Getting Back to Sex after a Heart Attack

Elizabeth Timms   |   2/14/2019   |   General Health

There are likely many questions running through your mind after having a heart attack. One very common one: whether it is safe to have sex – and if so, when it is safe to do so. More »

Internal Medicine vs. Family Medicine vs. Other Primary Care Types: What’s the Difference?

Amy Sarah Marshall   |   2/11/2019   |   General Health

Internal medicine, family medicine, primary care - these terms can be confusing when you're trying to see a doctor. Drs Helenius and Heim provide insights into what types of care work best for which kind of patient. More »

Daily Aspirin Isn’t For Everyone

Holly Ford   |   2/5/2019   |   General Health, Videos

Watch a video to learn who should and who should not make aspirin therapy part of their daily routine. More »

Are You Taking the Right Cold Medicine?

Elizabeth Timms   |   2/4/2019   |   General Health

The cold and flu aisle at your local pharmacy is filled with a seemingly endless supply of remedies offering symptom relief. But keep in mind there is no cure for the common cold and medication won’t shorten the duration of your illness More »

Measles Outbreaks 2019: This is Why We Get Vaccinated

Luis Soler Rivera   |   1/30/2019   |   General Health

There was a record number of measles outbreaks in the US in 2018, with ongoing outbreaks into 2019. Should you be concerned? More »

Severe Menopause Symptoms? Hormone Replacement Therapy May Help

Megan Rowe   |   1/25/2019   |   General Health, Videos

Watch this video to figure out why UVA OB-GYN JoAnn Pinkerton says hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the "gold standard" for severe menopause symptoms. More »

How to Burn More Fat in Less Time

Elizabeth Timms   |   1/21/2019   |   General Health

Just a few minutes of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can increase your fitness level and decrease your waistline. Interval training can benefit almost anyone, not just seasoned athletes. Learn how. More »

Male Menopause: Myth or Fact? How Guys Get Hormonal, Too

Amy Sarah Marshall   |   1/17/2019   |   Treatments

Our society views women as hormonal creatures, but hormones affect men just as much. Find out the symptoms and health issues low testosterone can cause and what you can do about it. More »

How Much Do You Know about This Life-Saving Practice?

Elizabeth Timms   |   1/14/2019   |   General Health

There is always a need for blood and platelets. That's why donating blood can make a big difference in the lives of others. More »

How to Shovel Snow Without Getting Hurt

Elizabeth Timms   |   1/11/2019   |   General Health, Prevention

Shoveling is one of the more common causes of back injuries during the winter months. You can avoid pain and injury by following these tips. More »