5 Joint-Friendly Exercises to Do This Summer and Year Round

Elizabeth Timms   |   7/15/2019   |   General Health

If you're looking for a fitness routine but need to go easy on your joints, look no further than your local pool and these five joint-friendly exercises. More »

Move Over Weights! Here are 5 Health Benefits of Dancing

Elizabeth Timms   |   7/8/2019   |   General Health

Tired of the gym? If so, why not put on some music and enjoy the health benefits of dancing? It's a great way to improve your physical and mental health. More »

The Many Uses for CBD Oil: Healthy or All Hype?

Holly Ford   |   7/3/2019   |   General Health

Fans of over-the-counter CBD oil claim the herbal supplement helps alleviate anxiety, inflammation, pain and insomnia. But before you jump on the CBD oil bandwagon, do your research to be sure it is a safe option for you. More »

Should You Weigh Yourself Every Day?

Elizabeth Timms   |   6/24/2019   |   General Health

Daily weight measurements have the greatest weight loss advantage, but this habit does have drawbacks. Does it matter how often you weigh yourself? More »

What’s Your Risk? 5 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts

Elizabeth Timms   |   6/21/2019   |   General Health

How much do you know about your brain health? According to the Alzheimer's Association, 5.8 million Americans are living with this disease. Learn more Alzheimer's disease facts to understand this condition. More »

A Therapy Dog’s Day at UVA Medical Center

Elizabeth Timms   |   6/20/2019   |   General Health

Meet Ollie, a miniature Australian shepherd and therapy dog. He works hard to help patients feel better while recovering at UVA. More »

Quick to Sunburn? Extreme Sun Sensitivity a Sign of Two Rare Genetic Conditions

Holly Ford   |   6/18/2019   |   General Health

For people with certain genetic disorders, extreme sun sensitivity is a symptom that requires more than just sunscreen. Experts shed some light on these rare health conditions that are worsened by the sun. More »

Anisometropia: You’ve Probably Never Heard of this Common Cause of Headaches

Leigh Critzer Thraves   |   6/11/2019   |   General Health, Treatments, Videos

Anisometropia is a condition where one eye has significantly better vision than the other. That difference puts strain on the brain and can cause bad headaches. Watch Evan Kaufman, OD, explain this condition. More »

Myths vs. Facts: How Well Do You Know Your Headache Pain?

Elizabeth Timms   |   6/10/2019   |   General Health

Your head hurts – again. But do you know what type of headache it is? What may have caused this headache pain? And most importantly, how to ease the discomfort? More »

Septic Shock: When Your Body Can’t Fight an Infection

Leigh Critzer Thraves   |   6/4/2019   |   General Health, Videos

What happens when your body can’t fight an infection and the infection keeps getting worse? That infection can turn into something called septic shock. Watch Taison Bell, MD, explain this condition. More »