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Did you know that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a travelers' clinic visit anytime you travel internationally?
Ah, New Year’s Eve, we meet again. Before you pick up your next flute of bubbly, remind yourself to drink responsibility and know how to protect your body.
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in American women, behind skin cancer. But a recent survey of Virginia women found that just one in eight were aware that breast density is a risk factor for cancer.
Every year, more people die from lung cancer than colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. While some cases stem from radon exposure or other hazards, most are a result of smoking.
About 86 million Americans have pre-diabetes, meaning they're at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. Many of them don't realize it, according to Jennifer Kirby, MD, an endocrinologist and diabetes specialist.
Want to stay limber and agile as you age? A daily stretch routine can help. In these short videos, you'll find eight stretches to help prevent injury and pain in your joints and muscles.
If you’re anything like me, you love crisp fall nights and light jacket weather. But once I see those first signs of winter, I hibernate and dread the impending snowstorm. Lucky for me, winters in Virginia are nothing compared to those I experienced when living in Pennsylvania. I can handle…
Some of us reach for the candy jar to satisfy those mid-afternoon cravings. Others go straight for the chips. When it comes to heart health, who is better off: the sugar lover or the salt fanatic?
Quitting smoking can be really tough. The upcoming Great American Smokeout on November 17 is an opportunity to make a plan.
You did it. You ran an entire marathon without dying, you crossed the finish line, and now you're done, right? Not so fast.
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