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How Major Weight Loss Can Affect You and Your Relationships

Losing weight doesn’t necessarily make you happier or boost your body image. It actually can lead to challenging changes in your relationships with friends and loved ones.

Patients with Diabetes Benefit from Better Sleep

A good night’s sleep may lower your risk of developing diabetes—and help control blood sugar levels if you already have diabetes. Learn how you can improve your sleep.

Breastfeeding and Weather Emergencies - Virtua Blogpost

By: Nicole Kekesi

What You Need to Know About Breastfeeding and Weather Emergencies

Try these tips for breastfeeding, pumping, and storage when wicked weather and power outages hit.

The Benefits of Robotic Surgery for Treating Colorectal Cancer

Using robotic surgical technology, colorectal surgeons can treat colon and rectal cancer precisely and effecively - reducing pain and promoting a faster recovery.

How to Choose a Primary Care Provider

Do you know how important it is to choose the right primary care provider? It could make a difference in the quality of your care. Find out how to choose the best PCP for you.

Oat Milk, Pea Milk and Hemp Milk—Oh My!

New milk alternatives offer more dairy-free options. But how do they compare to real-deal dairy?

Can Intermittent Fasting Help You Lose Weight?

Diet crazes and fads come and go, and many of them aren’t effective in the long term. While intermittent fasting is trendy, you might wonder if it actually works AND is safe.

Does Having A-Fib Increase Your Stroke Risk?

A-fib is the most common type of heart arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat. Although it's rarely life threatening, it can increase your stroke risk. Learn how to manage the risk.

Why are Women More Susceptible to Knee Injuries than Men?

If it seems women suffer more knee injuries than men, it’s because THEY DO. This is partly because of female hormones and something called the “Q” angle that’s unique to women.

The Dangers of “Making Weight” for High School Athletes

While weight and body shape play an important role in many sports, some athletes take dieting to a dangerous extreme. Here are the facts on safe weight management.

The Post-Pregnancy Belly Bulge You Should Be Concerned About

If you had a baby months ago and have a belly bulge that won't go away, it could be a sign of diastasis recti—a separation of your abdominal muscles. See how it's treated.

Start These Healthy Habits Now to Minimize Menopause Symptoms Later

Discover what you can do in your 30s and 40s to prevent menopause symptoms like hot flashes and mood changes in your 50s.

Why You Need a Second Opinion Before Spinal Surgery - Article

Why You Need a Second Opinion Before Spine Surgery

Finding out you need spine surgery can be daunting, but getting an expert second opinion can put your mind at ease.

Is Age-Related Hearing Loss Affecting Your Daily Life? - Virtua Article

Is Hearing Loss Affecting Your Daily Life?

Are you struggling to hear the TV across the room or to hear in crowded spaces? These gradual changes often are caused by a common condition called age-related hearing loss.

Teach Your Young Athlete to Eat Like a Pro

If you are what you eat, then your growing athlete needs to eat like a varsity all-star. Here’s how to help your child get ready for the big game.

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How Major Weight Loss Can Affect You and Your Relationships

Patients with Diabetes Benefit from Better Sleep

What You Need to Know About Breastfeeding and Weather Emergencies

The Benefits of Robotic Surgery for Treating Colorectal Cancer

How to Choose a Primary Care Provider

Oat Milk, Pea Milk and Hemp Milk—Oh My!

Can Intermittent Fasting Help You Lose Weight?

Does Having A-Fib Increase Your Stroke Risk?

Why are Women More Susceptible to Knee Injuries than Men?

The Dangers of “Making Weight” for High School Athletes

The Post-Pregnancy Belly Bulge You Should Be Concerned About

Start These Healthy Habits Now to Minimize Menopause Symptoms Later

Why You Need a Second Opinion Before Spine Surgery

Is Hearing Loss Affecting Your Daily Life?

Teach Your Young Athlete to Eat Like a Pro