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Virginia Gyms and Spas for Social Wellness and Self-Care

So, you want to be well—don’t we all? You might start with a diet, add a workout routine and regular sleep schedule, buy a vitals-tracking smart ring, find a therapist, and become startlingly obsessed with your daily water intake. But even after all this, why do so many of us still feel restless, unhappy, still […]

by Hope Cartwright

Virginia Hospitals Earn ‘A’ in Leapfrog Safety Grades

Virginia hospitals that achieved a Grade A from The Leapfrog Group’s Spring 2025 Hospital Safety Grades:

by Madeline Mayhood

Ann Mazur Introduces New Sportswear Style and Kitten Yoga

“Don’t you ever get tired of working out?” one of Ann Mazur’s former coaches asked last fall while visiting her newly opened yoga studio and fitnesswear shop inside Charlottesville’s Dairy Market. It was a fair question for Mazur, who juggles running an online business and in-person store, a strong social media presence, marathons, teaching yoga […]

by Hope Cartwright

Health Trends Virginians Need to Know in 2025

Virginians are leading the charge in health consciousness, boasting an increasingly robust population that’s wellness- and fitness-focused. As we move through 2025, health professionals, fitness trainers, nutrition experts, and aestheticians have identified key trends emphasizing both body and mind. Here’s what’s gaining momentum in Virginia’s wellness landscape. FITNESS Power Training—The Missing Link in Aging Well: […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Eye Strain Relief with the 20-20-20 Rule

Staring at screens all day? Your eyes are paying the price. When glued to digital devices, we blink less, leading to dry, tired eyes and potential vision problems. Plus the less we blink, the less we’re irrigating our eyes, which means that they can get sore after hours of screen-staring—whether crunching numbers, gaming, or Instagramming […]

by Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves

Naborforce Offers Senior Support Care to Virginia

Naborforce connects older adults with vetted “nabors” in their community when family or friends are unavailable. Through its unique platform, local helpers assist with household tasks, transportation, or companionship. In Virginia, Naborforce currently is available in Charlottesville, Fredericksburg, Northern Virginia, Hampton Roads, Williamsburg, and Richmond. Founded by Paige Wilson after experiencing the challenges of caregiving […]

by Madeline Mayhood

American Ninja Warriors in Virginia Reveal Their Stories of Strength

One theme that connects us all—children and adults—is a love for adventure. In parks andplaygrounds, children chase daydreams, climb hand-over-hand, and fly from swings, as their stories transform the familiar into the fantastic. Cut to 2025, where we have a dizzying obstacle course built for adults, one that uses the stuff that dreams are made […]

by Avery Chenoweth

UVA’s Marc Breton is Revolutionizing Diabetes Care

Marc Breton’s trajectory from crafting 2 and 3D templates and shapes as a 10-year-old growing up in Paris to pioneering diabetes management technology illustrates an elegant intersection of boyhood wonder, systems engineering, and medical innovation. As the child of academic researchers, his early fascination with creating puzzles rather than merely solving them foreshadowed his future […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Hash House Harriers: The Running Club Taking Over Virginia

My phone tells me the address is just up the street, to the left. It’s a parking garage, a big one, at least five stories. The car in front of me turns in. That’s when I notice the custom license plate: “BRONCO.” “Bronco Buster,” I mutter. “Huh?” my eight-year-old son asks from the back seat. […]

by Austin Wright

Virginia Businesses are Leading a Workplace Wellness Revolution

A third of our lives—roughly 90,000 hours—is spent at work. That’s more time than we devote to hobbies or family. Yet, for many, the workplace is a source of stress rather than satisfaction, impacting productivity and overall well-being. As companies rethink their approach to employee wellness, the conversation is shifting beyond traditional benefits to holistic […]

by Kinsey Gidick

This Alexandria Spa is Just For Kids

With an extensive menu—from spa treatments to parties and glam packages—Unique & Special Kids Spa in Alexandria is tailor-made—just for kids. “One thing that stands out in every child is their desire and need to feel unique and special,” says owner Martia Clark. “This spa is dedicated to kids, a place of their own, where […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Untangling the Myopia Mystery

Myopia rates tell a startling story: in just three decades, nearsightedness among Americans jumped from 25 percent to 42 percent. The World Health Organization’s projection is even more concerning: by 2050, half the global population could be affected, with one-fifth facing potential blindness from severe myopia complications. And children are especially vulnerable. While genetics play […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Discover Tsubo Tsubo at this Alexandria Spa

Discover the ancient art of “tsubo tsubo” at Alexandria’s Silk Rose Spa—a transformative Japanese head spa ritual that targets pressure points with expert precision. This sensory journey doesn’t merely pamper; it awakens dormant energy pathways through specialized scalp techniques that stimulate blood flow to hair follicles, encouraging vibrant growth while dissolving accumulated tension. Beyond the […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Conquer Sleep with Valley Health Network’s Sleep Center Offerings

Sleep wellness is a real concern for many Americans—in fact, the Centers for Disease Control reports that one in three adults in the U.S. have reported not getting enough rest. Numerous medical centers in Virginia, including the Valley Health network in Shenandoah, operate sleep centers to tackle common sleep disorders and help patients reclaim a […]

by Erica Jackson Curran

Basketball Program is a Slam Dunk Among Kids

Special and Unique People who are Exceptional and Remarkable Ballers meet up Saturdays in the spring and fall. Grafton Integrated Health Network—a Virginia special needs center with several day schools—partnered up with Chris Rhone from Unique Hoops Academy, who started the SUPERB basketball team with Clyde Williams for kids with physical and mental disabilities in […]

by Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves

Meet the Future of Biomedical Innovation at Virginia Tech

Move over, Shark Tank. At Virginia Tech’s Health Sciences and Technology campus in Roanoke, graduate students are diving into something even more challenging: turning complex medical discoveries into life-saving devices and products. In a high-stakes competition that mimics the popular TV show, 21 first-year students in the Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health Graduate Program recently […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Essential Dental Tips for Kids Every Parent Should Know

Parents, here are 9 critical tips to help ensure your kids will have healthy teeth. 1. Start Early: Schedule first dental visit within 6 months of first tooth or by age 1. 2. Stay Cool: Your calm attitude helps keep kids relaxed at checkups. 3. Speak Up: Share concerns with your dentist openly. 4. Master […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Unexpected Lessons From the P.E. Department

“What’s your sport?” Coach A. asked me during my first staff meeting after she’d made introductions. I wanted to make a good first impression, but I’d never played a sport in my life. A longtime school nurse, I was thrilled to be teaching 9th and 10th grade health classes. But the new job had landed […]

by Sherrie Page Guyer

How Service Dogs are Breaking New Ground in Healthcare

Stephen Colbert asked Dr. Jane Goodall a big question. “What’s your favorite animal?” he wondered when the world’s most famous primatologist was a guest on a Late Night episode last September. Given Goodall’s groundbreaking research and conservation advocacy in Africa, he assumed her answer would be the chimps she’s worked with throughout her seven-decade career. […]

by Madeline Mayhood

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Top 10 Fall Festivals in Virginia 2025

Alexandria – 23rd Annual Alexandria Art Festival Sept. 13–14: Stroll Old Town’s John Carlyle Square Park as it’s transformed into an outdoor art gallery for this fall festival. Admire the work from more than 200 juried artisans from around the globe. VisitAlexandria.com Virginia Beach – VIRGINIA BEACH NEPTUNE FESTIVAL Sept. 26–28: The 51st anniversary of […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Where to Eat, Drink, & Stay in Staunton During Queen City Mischief & Magic

Staunton might be a small town, but during the annual Queen City Mischief & Magic Festival, the last week of September, it’s larger than life. The festival draws tens of thousands of witches, wizards, warlocks, ghouls, and more to the Shenandoah Valley—and they fill up the local hotels, restaurants, and bars quickly. To plan ahead […]

by Hope Cartwright

A Couple’s Small-Town Makeover

After a successful career in investigative services in Washington, D.C., Terri Wesselman and her husband, Julien Patterson, decided to settle down in Irvington. Initially drawn to the area by the Tides Inn, the couple had been weekending in the Northern Neck since the late ’90s. “There was something about the area that was quiet but […]

by Stephanie Ganz

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