Know The Types of Flu And How to Protect Yourself
Some schools and businesses are temporarily closing due to high outbreaks of flu activity. Know the different types of flu and how to protect yourself.
Prevention
Plant-Based Burgers and Meat: Are They Healthy?
Plant-based burgers and meat are still one of the top trending food items. But, is eating plant-based burgers instead of the real thing really good for you? Registered dietician Katherine Basbaum gives some insight.
Fresh, Frozen or Canned Vegetables: Which is Better?
Finding it hard to fill your plate with fresh vegetables at this time of year? Use frozen or canned vegetables as they’re healthier than you think.
Infographic: Hidden Sugars – Unexpected Sugars in What You Eat and Drink
Food labels don’t currently distinguish between added sugar and natural sugar. It takes more work for people to read labels and find these hidden sugars.
How to Stop Eating Sugar Without Losing Your Mind: 6 Strategies to Try
After eating too much Halloween candy, I tried 6 strategies to survive the holidays without overdoing it again. See how my strategies to stop eating sugar held up - both in real life and with UVA registered dietitian Katherine Basbaum.
Infographic: 9 Smaller Changes to Improve Health for a Healthier You
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.
Prevent A Heart Attack During Cold, Winter Months
When winter rolls around and temperatures get cold, snowy or icy, you can protect your heart, and prevent a heart attack during the winter months.
Coronavirus Myths & Facts: What You Can Do to Avoid Infection
The coronavirus is devastating parts of China. But are YOU in danger? Do you need to worry? Our infectious disease expert, William Petri, MD, serves up the facts.
Resist the Craving: Cutting Out Sugar with 5 Steps
It seems impossible to resist a craving for sugar – and you don’t even realize how much sugar you’re consuming. So how do you start cutting out sugar?
Quiz: Confused About Cervical Cancer? What Causes It?
Pap smears detect most pre-cancers before they become cervical cancer, but is that enough to protect you? Take this quiz to get the facts.
