Protein supports muscle, repair, and steady energy, and needs vary by age and health. It’s best to balance plant and animal sources, avoid excess, and watch sugars and fats.
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Quality sleep boosts focus, mood, and health. Creating a sleep-friendly routine, avoiding screens, and managing stress can improve rest for all ages, from kids to adults.
Managing a child’s food allergies, especially when dining out, requires preparation, clear communication, and vigilance. With growing awareness and more allergy-safe practices in restaurants, families can enjoy meals outside the home while prioritizing safety.
The American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all, will place blood pressure monitoring stations at fourteen YMCA of Greater Richmond locations. The health resources available at the kiosks will empower thousands of YMCA members throughout Central Virginia to know their numbers and take charge of their health.
Dr. Sean McKenna from Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU has information and prevention tips for flu season.
The American Heart Association has unveiled Virginia’s first CPR training kiosk at The Market at 25th, offering free, quick lessons to help save lives in emergencies.
Hollie D. Jones, N.P., discusses how triple negative breast cancer differs from other breast cancers, its distinct risk factors, and what you can do for prevention and early detection.
Sports Backers launches a Run Club Grant Program, offering up to $300 and resources to support Richmond-area running and walking clubs. Apply by Sept. 16.
In support of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Virginia Urology is proud to partner with the Richmond Flying Squirrels, WRVA NewsRadio and Sports Radio 910 to offer free PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen)…
Emmy-winning 12 On Your Side anchor Jasmine Turner shares her postpartum preeclampsia scare, highlighting the importance of blood pressure checks for moms before and after pregnancy.
Mastitis, a painful breast inflammation in breastfeeding women, is now seen as a spectrum of conditions. New guidelines stress reducing inflammation, not emptying the breast.
Learn about the benefits and risks of menopause hormone therapy.