General Health

Woman jogging through the woods, how to track your period

How to Track Your Period for Peak Performance Like the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team

Holly Cooper Ford | 10/28/2019 | General Health

Understanding the physiological changes happening in your body — and how those fluctuations affect your mood, sleep, eating habits and more — empowers you to alter your behaviors and habits. The goal: to maximize your potential week to week.

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.

doctor explaining medications to patient to avoid medication mishaps

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.

Types of Breast Cancer: What Do All Those Negatives and Positives Mean?

Leigh Critzer Thraves | 10/16/2019 | General Health

What in the world does it mean when you hear someone say “triple-negative breast cancer” or “hormone-receptor positive breast cancer”? Learn about the different types of breast cancer.

Tea vs. Coffee: Which Is Healthier?

Holly Cooper Ford | 10/15/2019 | General Health, Videos

When it comes to morning beverages of choice — tea vs. coffee — it’s not uncommon for people to pick sides. But research has shown that coffee and tea have a variety of health benefits.

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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.

Older woman playing tennis on court instead of walking 10,000 steps

10 Things You Can Do Instead of 10,000 Steps

Holly Cooper Ford | 10/10/2019 | General Health

Instead of pounding the pavement for over an hour every day to achieve that 10,000-step goal, try incorporating higher-intensity exercises into your routine.

The Zantac Recall: What to Do if You Take Ranitidine

Leigh Critzer Thraves | 10/8/2019 | General Health

Last month, the FDA issued a recall for Zantac, and many retailers have pulled the product from their shelves. So, what should you do if you’re one of the millions of Americans that take this drug for ulcers or heartburn? John Davison, MD, weighs in with all the details.