Conversation sparked around intuitive eating in 2021 and has grown in the past year. As a dietitian who incorporates intuitive eating principles into my practice, it has been exciting to see momentum build around an eating framework that promotes balance…
Kids and adolescents are naturally active and on the move. From toddlers learning to walk to teens playing in a lacrosse game, children often engage in activities that can lead to falls, collisions, and injuries. What should you do if…
Updated Friday, May 20 COVID-19 has taken center stage now for nearly two years – upending family routines, lives, and the world as we knew it. Nearly 140,000 Virginia children have tested positive for COVID-19, more than 1,000 of whom…
Updated Nov 12, 2021 Since the school year began, parents across our region have been understandably anxious about their child’s risk of exposure to COVID-19 in the classroom. Positive cases in school communities are inevitable, but one trend we’re discovering…
Americans of all ages are spending more time and money improving their smiles through cosmetic dental work and orthodontics. Some experts attribute this increased attention to orthodontics to more aesthetic and less noticeable treatment options, made possible by cutting-edge technology.…
Let’s face it: In many ways, the pandemic has caused us all to take a step back and reassess our basic hygiene habits. From washing hands to social distancing, we are more aware than ever about taking general precautions to…
Allergy season is upon us, and so is the transition time from the typical cold and flu season. Unfortunately, COVID-19 remains a public health crisis that we continue to battle more than a year after its original onset here in…
Updated Friday, July 16 Dr. Danny Avula, public health expert, on vaccination, mask-wearing, staying patient, and supporting the community Since I took on the role of statewide vaccine coordinator in early January, I have spent most of my waking hours…
With the new year upon us, there is no avoiding the messages telling us to Get fit! and Lose weight! – along with products promising to help us get there quickly. Society places a lot of pressure on us to…
[Updated February 17, 2021] To learn more about vaccination in Virginia, sign up for a free COVID-19 vaccine, and check your pre-registration status, visit vaccinate.virginia.gov. Or call 877-VAX-IN-VA or 877-829-4682. ______________________________________________________ COVID-19 continues to require that we adjust…
