General Health (Page 34)

We all know a friend, family member or colleague with heart problems. Yet, most people don’t think much about their actual, physical, beating heart. What do you know about common heart problems? We spoke with two UVA heart health providers for more insight into heart health.

Are sugar substitutes toxic for your gut? Recent research suggests that they may be. But is this the final word? We spoke with Amy Doran, MD, to learn more about sugar substitutes and gut toxicity.

Show all of the special people in your life you care this Valentine’s Day. It is Heart Month, after all. So why not plan a Valentine’s Day date night that will make their hearts happy and keep them healthy?

Don’t stress over fad diets, new exercise programs or what the scale says. Instead, make one simple change at a time to improve your health.

If you have high blood pressure and are in need of a decongestant, be sure to read the active ingredients on the labels.

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.

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?

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

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.

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.