Sleep disorders Sometimes sleep can be elusive as we age. It can be more difficult to fall asleep and stay there. Kelly Link is a member of the Virginia Academy of... Read more »
Thyroid Health It is estimated that 20 million Americans have some kind of thyroid disease. More than half of those impacted are unaware of their condition. Do you know the symptoms? Fatigue,... Read more »
Nearly one million people in the United States are living with Parkinson’s disease or PD. This number is expected to rise to 1.2 million by 2030. Abby Jamison is Fitness Director at... Read more »
Art Therapy can benefit all ages. Coloring books for adults have been used to relieve stress. When working with an art therapist, people can work on post-traumatic stress, self-perception and manage chronic... Read more »
New Horizons Healthcare has made women’s health a priority. The non-profit has opened a new center called “Well Woman Care.” Shelley Olds picked up cycling in her late 20s, but that did... Read more »
Ancestry and Genealogy Ancestry and genealogy research can bring our pasts to life it can also uncover some unsavory items from our family history. Darlene Smithwick has taken that journey into the... Read more »
Shingles and Pneumonia Vaccinations As we age our immune system may weaken opening the door to illnesses such as shingles or pneumonia. Both have vaccinations that can help prevent the conditions. Dr... Read more »
More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s and one in three seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way in Alzheimer’s care, support and research.... Read more »
There’s a new brain injury every 21 seconds in the United States. Brain injury can be sudden and traumatic—the result of a fall or an accident—or it can go unrecognized until unexplained... Read more »
Women received the right to vote in Virginia in 1920. You may have heard of the Woman Suffrage Movement. Women in each state had to fight for their rights and that includes... Read more »
