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Can You Be Overweight and Healthy

WebYou can be overweight and healthy. Move more and sit less. Health experts say you need at least 150 minutes of physical activity each week. You also should do …

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Health News at UVA

WebUVA Health Leads the Way With Top Heart Care & Blood Pressure Research Awards. News & Events 2/7/2024. We're committed to finding new ways to …

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Heart Attack vs Aortic Dissection Symptoms

WebAn aortic dissection and heart attack are both medical emergencies. Like Cave, you’ll want to call 911 right away if you have any of these aortic dissection symptoms: …

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Too Thin Can Cause Its Own Health Complications, Too

WebIf you’re too thin or underweight, you may experience complications such as: Weakness or lack of lean muscle tissue. Low energy. Sub-optimal bone health ( …

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Does Society Make You Sick

WebThe World Health Organization defines the social determinants of health as “the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age. These circumstances …

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Environmental Health: Can Where You Live Make You Sick

WebThings like how much money your family has and your parents’ jobs impact where you’re able to live, work, and go to school. Environmental health equity looks at …

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Integrative Healthcare: A New Clinic, A New Path

WebIntegrative Healthcare: Traditional & Holistic. The three main goals for the one-year-old integrative medicine clinic: To improve patient care by providing highly …

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This Research Will Change Lives: The Biotech Institute & More

WebWith focused ultrasound, surgeons can operate on your brain without opening your skull. They can change the part of your brain that causes essential tremor …

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Food as Medicine

WebHere’s what these cancer-fighting experts recommend for every meal: 1/3 of your plate (or less) should be animal proteins, which include dairy and meats. 2/3 of your …

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Health Disparities in Charlottesville: Healing Takes the Whole Village

WebThe Charlottesville Free Clinic connected 63% of those in need of a therapist. The Women’s Initiative provided emotional support to over 1,000 individuals. The Child …

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Aging Gracefully: An 84-year-old's Advice on What to Do Now

WebMost importantly, take your health seriously — eat well and exercise. Prepare for the payment part. “That’s what gets most people.”. Be an advocate for …

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How to Change Doctors: 5 Helpful Tips for a Smooth Move

WebWhatever the case, there are a few things to remember about how to change doctors. We spoke with Mohan Nadkarni, MD, who gave us some tips for a smooth …

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Car Crashes: How Safe Driving Can Save Your Life or Others

WebWe hear a lot about car crashes. Every year, 32,000 people die because of crashes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Another 2 million …

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How Charlottesville's New Orthopedic Center Will Improve Your Life

WebLast Wednesday, it finally happened. Bobby Chhabra, MD, head of UVA Health Orthopedics, finally held the giant scissors in his hands and cut the red ribbon at …

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Cancer Disparities: Making Sure Everyone Can Get Cancer Care

WebCancer Disparities: Making Sure Everyone Can Get Cancer Care. Jennifer Stover 2/20/2024 General Health, Prevention. Anyone can get cancer. But not everyone …

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One Doctor's Take on the Impacts of Gender Bias in Healthcare: A …

WebHow Gender Bias in Healthcare Hurts Women, Both Patients & Doctors: Q&A. Amy-Sarah Marshall 3/23/2023 General Health. It’s no secret that heart disease is …

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Healthcare for the Homeless: Providers Help Locals Survive COVID

WebBuerlein saw the need clearly. "In providing healthcare to the local homeless population, our healthcare system spends tons and tons of money. Worse — these …

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Carl Weathers Falls to Heart Disease: What We Can Learn

WebSadly, Weathers passed away on Feb. 2, 2024. His final bout was a long battle with heart disease. The exact cause was given as atherosclerotic cardiovascular …

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