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The start of a new school year means a new season for high school and college sports, including football, cheerleading, field hockey, cross country, golf and volleyball.

Along with the summer comes longer days, vacation planning, planting gardens, hiking – and tick-borne illness.

When 49-year-old Scott Abell, a northern-Virginia-based financial advisor, husband and father of three, experienced a heart attack on October 22, 2018, he first thought it was a cold he’d picked up over the weekend.

At Culpeper Medical Center, a Novant Health UVA Health System facility, the number one priority is providing our patients and community members with high quality healthcare services that allow them to be treated close to home.

“Sugars that occur naturally in whole foods such as milk, fruit and plain yogurt help protect your body, at a cellular level, against diseases,” said Deepti Mahajan, MD, an internal medicine provider at Novant Health UVA Health System.

Have you ever experienced swelling after an injury? Maybe you twisted your ankle and needed to elevate and ice it for a couple of days. The silver lining in most cases is knowing that swelling will be gone after a few days.

When it comes to maintaining our physical health and appearance, many of us pencil in appointments weeks, months or even a year in advance. But what about mental and emotional health?

The flu is unpredictable, as is flu season’s timeline. Here’s what you should know about the flu vaccine and when to get vaccinated.

The arrival of spring brings longer days, warmer weather… and an explosion of pollen that can absolutely torment those of us with seasonal allergies.

Besides making us feel all warm and fuzzy, love plays a positive role in our mental and physical health.

Doctors themselves are guilty of looking up medical questions online, so it’s no surprise that their patients are, too. Read a doctor’s advice before turning to the internet for answers.

What do a baseball player and a window cleaner have in common? Both are at increased risk of a rotator cuff tear while on the job due to continuous movement of the shoulder joint.

How do combat excess food intake during the holidays and make sure you’re balancing treats with healthy, energizing foods? A registered dietician offers tips to curtail increasing weight.

Last year, more than 8.7 million Americans enrolled in a health insurance marketplace plan on Healthcare.gov. On Nov. 1, the marketplace opens for 2019 enrollment. Whether you plan to sign up for the first time or renew last year’s plan, here are som

The reaction to Daylight Savings Time varies from person to person. Some are merely annoyed that it’s now dark before they leave the office, while others experience Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Headaches may be one of the most common afflictions we share as humans. But beneath that everyday description lies a more complex web of disorders and causes.

Understanding your health plan options, knowing key terms and planning your medical needs are vital to making the best decisions.

Vietnam vet Bob Weiss, 77, had suffered knee problems off and on for over 30 years. Although various treatments worked for a while, the relief was only temporary and his knees resumed aching whenever he worked on his family farm.

It’s officially the season of cookies and candy canes, of sugarplums and savory pies. But a festive holiday spirit doesn’t mean you have to reach for your pants with the elastic waistband.

When it comes to a possible heart attack, far too many people ignore or try to ride out their pain. And it’s not worth the gamble.

Enjoying his family during the holiday season remained a top priority for William Deane Sr., a busy grandfather and great-grandfather. But the 73-year-old area resident had a lot going on last fall, including cancer treatment.

American adults are not getting their recommended vaccinations, putting themselves and others at risk of serious disease.

Germs are literally everywhere. From your keyboard to your cellphone and from the bathroom to the kitchen, germs can exist on every surface. Here's how to protect yourself.