The Health Journal

Age & Reason

The Health Journal — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:59 +0000

Written by Susan Smigielski Acker More women are putting pregnancy on hold—but what about the risks? About 40 years ago, women begin advancing their careers first, having babies second. For decades, that trend has continued—and…

Sweet Eats

The Health Journal — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:57 +0000

Written by Michelle Deschenes Tired of the proverbial box of chocolates & flowers for Valentine’s Day? Try these fresh, healthy alternatives. This Valentine’s Day, try something “outside of the box.” Step away from the proverbial boxed…

Next Up for EMRs: More Access Among Different Systems

The Health Journal — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:54 +0000

Written by Karen Haywood Queen Sharing medical information between private, public and other hospitals can make both physicians and patients more informed. The middle-aged man came into the emergency room at the Hunter Holmes VA…

A Tough Pill to Swallow

The Health Journal — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:52 +0000

Written by Skip Miller Some time between the third cup of coffee and that other thing I swallow a handful of pills. I’m not going to tell you the names of them. I will, however,…

Shaival J. Kapadia, M.D.

The Health Journal — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:51 +0000

Interview by Dianna Stiles The scene in the movie is always the same. The actor stops talking mid-sentence, sweat beads on his brow, his breathing becomes labored and his hand clutches his chest before, finally,…

Mayor McKinley Price, D.D.S.: Helping Others, through Patients and Politics

The Health Journal — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:50 +0000

Interview by Alison Johnson At first glance, McKinley L. Price’s two jobs seem nothing alike: working as a dentist and serving as mayor of Newport News, a city of more than 180,000 people. But for…

Dumbbells Decoded

The Health Journal — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:46 +0000

Written by Gayle Pinn, C.P.T. Amid today’s high-tech workout wonders, the humble dumbbell and barbell remain strength-training staples To call someone a dumbbell suggests they’re not so smart, but to use a dumbbell for fitness…

Reading Your Body’s Pain Signals

The Health Journal — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:46 +0000

Written by Daniel Shaye, D.C. Whether in the role of doctor or athlete, I’ve learned that the body gives out many different messages. Some of these messages are important, some urgent, and some are both.…

The Pulse

The Health Journal — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:46 +0000

FEBRUARY IS… Heart Month Children’s Dental Health Month National Cancer Prevention Month Chocolate Lovers’ Month Wise Health Consumer Month AMD/Low Vision Awareness Month —- A Generous Gift Erica Comber of Comber Physical Therapy (left) supports…

Why Your Optometrist Should be an Integral Part of Your Health-Care Team

The Health Journal — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:44 +0000

Written by Dr. Brent Segeleon The increasing role optometrists have in diagnosing, managing and treating disease Did you know that your optometrist, most commonly known to treat refractive disorders with corrective glasses or contact lenses,…

The Love You Want

The Health Journal — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:31 +0000

Communication for Couples: 9 Tips for Getting the Love You Want Relationship on the rocks? Not getting the love you want? Take this advice from therapist Dr. Renee del Rio Heyliger of Williamsburg Behavioral Arts. Make it…

Don’t Sleep On Symptoms of Heart Disease

The Health Journal — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:30 +0000

Written By Dr. Hugh B. McCormick Jr. Constant fatigue and snoring may be signs of cardiac disease—pay attention to them during Heart Month. You blame your daytime sleeping on hibernation in the cold winter, but…

Home Remedies: Effective Treatment or Old Wives’ Tales

The Health Journal — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:30 +0000

Written by Heather McGinley Although illness can strike any time, doctors’ offices and urgent care facilities become filled with cold and flu patients during the winter months. As Virginians spend more time indoors with family…

Purple Passion

The Health Journal — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:22 +0000

Written by Tami Hulcher, C.N.C., C.H.E. —- It was June 22, 1984. I was happily married and pregnant with my first child. A late night call from my mother shocked me awake. “Daddy had a heart…

Prepare for that Special Spring Race

The Health Journal — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:22 +0000

Written by Rick Platt My past two columns covered the basics of running/walking training: taking a person from a sedentary lifestyle to the beginner level in the December 2011 issue, then the intermediate level of…

Red, Red Wine

The Health Journal — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:19 +0000

Written by Brandy Centolanza A glass of wine a day may keep heart disease at bay. “Red wine contains certain plant compounds called antioxidants, which may…help to protect the heart and the lining of the…

Adult Day Services: A Cost-Effective Care Option

The Health Journal — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:18 +0000

Written by Debbie Scott “Mom is becoming more difficult to handle.” “I am so tired, but who will take care of Dad?” “I could never put my parents in a nursing home.” Do any of these…

Aggression: A Daily Companion for Americans

The Health Journal — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:00:12 +0000

Written by Skip Miller Every day seems like a journey through the whirlwinds of aggression. Little wonder one in every 100, or 2.3 million, Americans are in jail. A boggling 46 percent of Americans have…

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The Health Journal — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:30:19 +0000

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Small Changes Make A Big Difference

The Health Journal — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:27:18 +0000

Written By Michelle Burchett When the holiday whirlwind ends and adrenaline is no longer sustaining us, we may be physically exhausted or feel blue. If getting back to normal seems daunting, there’s hope! Small steps…