Eye Health

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

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

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Sail250 Virginia Brings Tall Ships From Around the World

When more than 60 tall ships and military vessels from 30 countries glide into Virginia waters this June, they’ll carry centuries of seafaring history—and usher in one of the most ambitious celebrations America has ever staged. Sail250 Virginia, the Commonwealth’s landmark commemoration of the nation’s 250th anniversary, runs June 12–23, transforming Norfolk and 11 affiliate […]

by Madeline Mayhood

All Aboard: Virginia’s Summer of Steam Celebrates America250

This summer, the legendary Norfolk & Western 611 steam locomotive is firing up her wheel—and she’s bringing history along for the ride. Built in 1950 in Roanoke, Virginia, the 611 is the last surviving member of the “J-Class” fleet, widely regarded as the pinnacle of steam technology. With her iconic bullet-shaped nose, Tuscan Red stripe, […]

by Abby Borgeson

Atlantic Park Surf Brings a New Era to Virginia Beach

In 2017, Virginia Beach architect Alec Yuzhbabenko was two years out of college when a company principal pulled him into a meeting with one of Hampton Roads’ biggest real estate and development firms. The topic? How to transform 10 acres of blighted parking lots in the heart of the resort area into a signature, place-defining […]

by Eric J. Wallace