Prevention (Page 20)

Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and trauma-related hospital visits among older people and the numbers are on the rise. Get fall prevention tips to help keep you or your loved ones safe at home.

The school year is in full swing, and that means germ swapping has commenced. No matter how many times we tell our kids to wash their hands and use best practices when coughing and sneezing, it doesn’t always happen.

Milk used to be simple, but now on top of cow's milk, there's soy, almond, coconut and even pea milk. Find out the milk alternatives that taste the best or leave a lot to be desired.

On a hot summer day, there’s no greater escape than your favorite swimming hole. But before you dive in, be aware that there are water safety hazards that could put you and your family at risk for accident, illness or injury.

If you or your child suffer from asthma, it’s important to be aware that some common allergens can compromise home air quality and trigger asthma symptoms.

For infants and kids in preschool, the recent warmer weather also means an increased risk of hand, foot and mouth disease. We talked to pediatrician Juli-Anne Wade, MD, who is seeing more of this virus in her patients at Augusta Pediatrics.

Just because a diet is popular doesn't mean it's good for you. Before you jump on the bandwagon, get the pros and cons of some of the diets trending today.

Leigh has an old back injury, so when a coworker suggested they train for the Charlottesville 10-Miler together, she was nervous. Read about her visit to the UVA Speed Clinic and what she learned about her running mechanics.

Runners from around the world come to Charlottesville, VA for a high-tech, 3D running analysis. Find out how we help even injured runners get back on track.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and we need to be talking about this condition. It's the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society.