Health & Wellness

Caregiving can be demanding and often leads to stress, which can negatively impact the caregiver's health. This article highlights the importance of self-care for caregivers, offering tips to manage stress, maintain physical and mental well-being and seek support. It also includes advice from an experienced caregiver and suggests resources like respite care and family medical leave to help caregivers manage their responsibilities effectively. Prioritizing self-care benefits the caregiver and ensures better care for their loved ones.

An old cheerleading knee injury plagued Tammy Murphy for decades. Learn how she was able to get back to a better quality of life with a new type of robotic surgery.

As a carman who maintains railcars for TTX, Pat Haines is used to being on his feet. But when the pain in his knee became unbearable, a new type of robotic surgery helped him regain mobility.

In this article, we’ll talk about how developmental milestones are meant to be used, what the updates mean for parents and caregivers, and what you should do if you’re worried your child might have a speech delay.

Parents must tackle many sensitive topics with their kids. One of the most challenging concerns centers around weight. We share some advice on how to approach this conversation with your child and how to create a healthier lifestyle for your whole family.

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men and the second deadliest after lung cancer. According to estimates from the American Cancer Society, nearly 300,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2024, and over 30,000 will die from the disease.

At 23 years old, Megan Kaleb, now 26 was suffering from migraine headaches and relentless nausea. However, having come down with COVID-19, she chalked the lingering symptoms up to aftereffects of the virus.

Earlier this year, Sentara Leigh Hospital adopted a new tool that promises to keep them on the cutting edge of total knee replacement technology: the VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution.

Summer is the time for backyard barbeques and other outdoor activities, but it's also when ticks, mosquitoes and other biting insects come out. Learn when to seek medical care for a bug bite and how to avoid getting bitten in the first place.

Pap tests check for cervical cancer, but no screening tests are available yet for other gynecological cancers. Know what symptoms to look for and when to see your doctor. 

Sentara supports new moms in their breastfeeding journey through prenatal classes, hospital visits by lactation consultants and support groups.

All students are taught when they are young to share, but at school, that also means sharing plenty of colds, the flu and other germs.

Though most children get recommended vaccines, some U.S. communities have low vaccination coverage that puts them at risk for outbreaks. We're addressing some of the myths and facts about vaccines.

Emergencies happen and knowing when to head to the emergency room or an urgent care center empowers you to make the best decision when minutes count.

Often we associate vaccinations with young children, but adults need to keep their vaccinations up to date, too. Did you know that immunity from childhood vaccines can wear off over time? Adults are also at risk for different diseases.