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Don’t Scrimp on Your ZZZs

Don’t Scrimp on Your ZZZs

Studies have found that people who regularly sleep fewer than six hours a night are more likely to develop high blood pressure than those who usually get seven to eight hours nightly.

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Improving Brain Health

Improving Brain Health

New University of Virginia School of Medicine research suggests a novel method doctors may be able to implement to improve blood flow  to the brain to battle Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases, like Parkinson’s.

Look for the FACS

Look for the FACS

With so many factors to consider, one reliable method to inspire confidence is to select a surgeon with the letters F-A-C-S after their name.

Smart Medicine

Smart Medicine

Scientists at the University of Virginia School of Medicine have developed a computational tool to speed up the creation of new disease treatments.

Food for the Soul

Food for the Soul

Eating together can improve your overall health January-February 2025 story courtesy of Family Features According to the U.S. Surgeon General, Americans face a lack of social connection that poses a significant risk to individual health and longevity. Loneliness and...

Summertime Smiles

Summertime Smiles

Why now may be the best time to take your child to an orthodontist August 2024 story courtesy of StatePoint Media Barbecues, beaches and braces? August may not typically be associated with orthodontics, but according to experts, it’s a great time of year to start...

Keeping Kids Energized

Keeping Kids Energized

Three tips for fueling summer adventures July 2024 story courtesy Family Features Summer is the time to get outside and remember the importance of outdoor activities that can be enjoyed as a family. Encouraging children at an early age to participate in outdoor...

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