Intermittent fasting isn't a new idea -- it's how our ancestors ate. But this way of eating isn't for everyone. Jennifer Kirby, MD-PhD, explains how it works and who can benefit from it.
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Many of us are struggling through summer. We scoured our blog for some quick pick-me-up tips and recipes.
You may be outside even more than usual this summer. Although outdoor activities are great for de-stressing and exercise, they do come with a risk: tick-borne illness.
There’s a lot of misinformation surrounding weight loss and obesity. To clear this up, we turned to Catherine Varney, DO, family medicine doctor who is also board-certified in obesity medicine.
UVA experts help set the record straight on some of the most common misconceptions about colon cancer risk factors, prevention, screening, and more.
Getting a mammogram is not fun. It's a pain. Frankly, I avoided going for a long time. But I finally did. Not only did I have a great experience. I felt profound gratitude for being alive, whatever happened.
Smoking has been attributed to a variety of illnesses, including heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer. But smoking also may put you at increased risk for complications of coronavirus.
As someone whose home office is currently their kitchen, the struggle to not snack all day is real. What’s the secret to keeping off the “quarantine 15” weight gain?
How are the guidelines of social distancing determined? William Petri, MD, speaks to the science behind how the coronavirus spreads from person to person.
Are you at higher risk of dying from the coronavirus? Learn what conditions & treatments weaken the immune system & how to keep yourself well.
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