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.
Dr. Sean McKenna from Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU has information and prevention tips for flu season.
Meet Desiree and Brad, an active couple, who in 2021 experienced life-threatening heart problems.
Pediatric pneumonia cases requiring hospitalization increased by 30% in Central Virginia this fall. While not a cause for panic, it does call for caution. We can’t say with certainty what’s…
Anxiety is on the rise in young people, and VCU’s Dr. Michele Cosby explains why validation is key to helping kids manage anxiety in their daily lives.
Living with COVID-19 is part of public health and keeping our families safe. Here’s the latest – vaccines, testing, more – from VCU’s Dr. Suzanne Lavoie.
Two VCU researchers have launched a study to examine the physical precursors for dementia and Alzheimer’s among older adults. Still enrolling participants!
VCU student organization joins forces with VCU Health Hume-Lee Transplant Center to get out a simple, lifesaving message: Check the organ donor box!
Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in American men. Research out of VCU into genetics could lead to therapies to save lives.
When an extremely rare disease ravaged Delano Dulin’s kidneys, the family turned to the nephrology team at CHoR at VCU. Here’s a transplant success story…
VCU Massey Cancer Center is changing its name and celebrating its very special NCI national designation with a free festival for families. Great news for RVA!