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Halloween safety: Tips to avoid the ER keyboard_arrow_right
October 04, 2024HCA VirginiaThe air is crisp, autumn leaves are falling and Halloween is here. Follow these tips to keep you and your family safe this spooky season.Breast cancer: Types and treatments keyboard_arrow_right
October 04, 2024HCA VirginiaIf you or someone you know is diagnosed with breast cancer, you will likely be treated with one or more of the common treatments below. Learn more about breast cancer treatments, as well as the types, grades, and stages of breast cancer below.Eat these top cancer fighting foods as part of your healthy diet keyboard_arrow_right
September 30, 2024HCA VirginiaWhile no magical food or diet can prevent cancer, eating certain healthy foods regularly — and cutting out others — may reduce your risk.How to keep your heart healthy at every age keyboard_arrow_right
September 30, 2024HCA VirginiaThe risk of heart disease increases with age, so it is important to know how to keep your heart healthy at any age.Why doctors are screening for depression during medical checkups keyboard_arrow_right
September 30, 2024HCA VirginiaDoctors are increasingly recognizing the importance of screening for depression during routine medical checkups.Easy spine-strengthening exercises to improve spinal health at home keyboard_arrow_right
September 27, 2024HCA VirginiaAs many of us are spending more and more time seated, taking good care of our spines is as important as ever. For world spine day (10/16), this article will focus on thoracic spine strengthening exercises and other stretches to improve spine health.Is arthritis preventable? Tips for keeping your joints healthy keyboard_arrow_right
September 27, 2024HCA VirginiaIs arthritis preventable? Tips for maintaining healthy joints: As we age, many people begin to experience arthritis in their joints.How to familiarize yourself with your breasts through a self-exam keyboard_arrow_right
September 27, 2024HCA VirginiaBecoming familiar with your breasts, along with regular screenings, can increase your chances of detecting breast cancer early.Common reasons for ER visits in the fall keyboard_arrow_right
September 20, 2024HCA VirginiaHere are some common reasons that bring people to the emergency room (ER) in cooler months and tips on how to avoid a trip to the ER this fall.How to prepare for your first prenatal appointment keyboard_arrow_right
September 18, 2024HCA VirginiaHere's what to expect at your first pregnancy appointment with your OB/GYN or midwife.