More and more, advertisements for brain games, brain puzzles and even brain training programs are popping up. Slogans seem to promise the ultimate mind makeover, with claims like, “improve your memory in minutes a day,” “train your brain with simple games” and “exercise your mind and increase brainpower.” How realistic…
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Watch brave patients tell their stories of health problems; meet the doctors who saved their lives. Learn about new surgeries, treatments, medical innovations taking place at UVA Health.
We celebrate more than just the arrival of warm weather the first couple of weeks in May. National Nurses Week ends on Florence Nightingale's birthday, May 12, which also marks the beginning of Hospital Week. That means lots of fun activities to celebrate not just our nurses but all the…
With swimsuit season approaching, many people are looking to improve their overall physical fitness by starting a new workout plan, joining a group exercise class or even hiring a personal trainer. And while the idea of wearing a swimsuit can quickly inspire us to exercise, we don’t often stop to…
Behind-the-wheel driving tests can be an important prerequisite for getting or renewing a driver’s license. These tests are notoriously subjective. The weather and traffic volumes, for instance, can affect the outcomes. A rainy day in bumper-to-bumper traffic can test one’s driving skill in ways different than a sunny morning with…
Today we visit the meat section of the supermarket in our Heart-Smart Shopping Video Series. Think red meat can't be part of healthy diet for your heart? Think again. In this final installment of our heart-smart shopping series, we visit the meat and poultry section of the supermarket with nutritionist Teller Stalfort, a registered…
Today we visit the dairy section of the supermarket in our Heart-Smart Shopping Video Series. Can milk, cheese and yogurt be part of a heart-healthy diet? In this video, Teller Stalfort, registered dietitian with UVA's Heart and Vascular Center, explains how they can. Remember, UVA nutritionists can help any Heart…
Today we visit the fish section of the supermarket in our Heart-Smart Shopping Video Series. We’ve all heard that fish is good for our hearts, but why? In this video, Teller Stalfort, registered dietitian with UVA's Heart and Vascular Center, tours the fish department, teaching us: What types of fish to choose The unique…
Today we visit the produce section of the supermarket in our Heart-Smart Shopping Video Series. Teller Stalfort, registered dietitian with UVA's Heart and Vascular Center, shares the importance of fruits and vegetables in your diet and a few tips to get you eating more of them. In this video, you’ll learn which foods can…
Today we visit the grains section of the supermarket in our Heart-Smart Shopping Video Series. This time, Teller Stalfort, registered dietitian with UVA's Heart and Vascular Center, shows us what to look for in grains and lentils when shopping for heart health. In this video, she explains whole grains, the nutritional difference between white…
Do you have 15 minutes? If so, you have time to make this healthy and delicious pasta from UVA executive chef Stephen Losee. Using ingredients you may already have in your pantry, Losee, who helps provide much of the food for the Hospital cafeterias, crafts a brightly flavored and beautiful…
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