SUN PROTECTION: Sun Smart

With sunshine and warm days, people are pulling back their curtains and opening windows. Warm wind, foaming surf and vacation days in the sun beckon. This summer, get sun smart. Know the facts and protect yourself. [Read More...]

NUTRITION: Deep, dark... but not a secret anymore

A truffle a day may not keep the doctor away, but new research shows that dark chocolate, eaten in moderate amounts, may help keep your heart happy. Dark chocolates - especially those containing 70% cacao - are a powerful source of antioxidants (even more so than red wine) that can help protect your heart by lowering blood pressure and reducing the risk of heart disease. [Read More...]

ALLERGY SEASON: 10 tips to get you through

If the mere sight of this photo makes your eyes itch, makes your nose run, makes you want to sneeze and you feel a bout of wheezing approaching... then here are 10 tips to help you through allergy season. [Read More...]

» PET HEALTH: Love your pet? Time for its checkup! It's often too easy to get so accustomed to our daily routines with our pets that we take their well-being for granted—unless Fido won't fetch or Puss is sleeping 23½ instead of 22½ hours a day, we assume they're feeling all right and will live forever. [Read More...] » NUTRITION: Health nuts Here's a snack your heart will go nuts for. Large numbers of scientific studies have shown that eating small amounts of nuts each day may help reduce the risk of heart disease. Nuts are also superior sources of protein, monounsaturated fats (the kind your heart loves) and minerals. [Read More...]
» EXERCISE: Hatha Yoga If you're looking for something new to add to your exercise routine, you might want to try something old. Yoga, which has its roots in ancient India, has been around for nearly 5,000 years. [Read More...] » FAMILY MATTERS. Pediatric dentist tells the tooth about children's oral health Janine Randazzo, DMD, is a local dentist whose practice, Small Smiles of Richmond, LLC, is pediatric-based. She answers questions about children's tooth development and going to the dentist. [Read More...]