Wellness
Making it through menopause
You’ve heard the horror stories about insomnia, mood swings and the infamous hot flashes, but there are many options for managing discomfort.
Your handheld fitness tracker
Under Armour’s MyFitnessPal app has been rated the best free program in overall satisfaction in maintenance, calorie awareness and food variety.
Plastic surgeons find better treatments for patients
New procedures in plastic surgery are helping patients look younger and slimmer with faster recovery and longer lasting results.
Easing kids’ fears about a trip to the hospital
Child life specialists help young patients understand upcoming procedures and provide emotional and psychological support before, during and after treatment.
Three ways to avoid injuries when exercising
There are obvious ways to avoid injuries, but here are some lesser-known prevention techniques.
Popular 5K obstacle race returns to Petersburg next month
Outfitted with 25 obstacles, Rugged Maniac’s 3-mile course offers runners a variety of challenges in its seventh installment on May 6.
Should we still be concerned about Zika when making travel plans?
An update on the status of the Zika virus and what you should know before making summer travel plans.
Ikea gets in on the biking game
Ikea has changed the dynamic of the bicycle with the unisex Sladda model.
More than moody: Recognizing depression in your teenager
Teenage depression is on the rise, yet the number of adolescents receiving treatment is not increasing. That means a lot of unhappy teens are not getting the help they need.
Tea Time: Can you safely sip yourself slim?
Many herbal teas boast both weight-loss and detoxifying properties, though not all do so without side effects.
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