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Against the Odds

For those with dyslexia and other learning disabilities, what at first appear as obstacles might actually serve as good training on the road to success, a new book co-authored by Virginia Commonwealth...

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All for Om, and Om for All

Among the books in the reading nook of The Yoga Library is The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali. It is the very first sutra in this seminal text, "Atha yoga nushasanam" ("And now, the inquiry of yoga"), that...

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Battling Bacteria

A Richmond medical practice has become the first in the United States to transform its facility into a "battleground for infection."

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No Smoke Without Fire

The sudden increase in the visibility of e-cigarettes urges two basic questions: What are they, and are they less harmful to individual and public health than tobacco cigarettes?

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Through Rough Waters

A Colorado-based outdoor adventure program helps young adult patients at VCU Massey Cancer Center defy their diagnosis.

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Poor Health Plagues Richmond

National report cites impact of social and economic struggles on the city’s overall health.

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Steps to Success

A psychotherapist and author shares 10 tips to get life moving in a positive direction.

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Meals on Wheels

A state-of-the-art mobile kitchen is hitting the roads around Richmond.

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2014 Top Dentists

The 52 top dentists in town, by category

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Vitals: August Health News

A new lodging house at St. Mary's Hospital, the opening of the Hanover Emergency Center and a bootcamp for Spanish-speaking soon-to-be fathers

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A Voice in the Dark

Inspirational teenager Cameron Gallagher leaves behind a galvanizing legacy for those affected by childhood depression.

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Race to the Bottom

Richmond, Virginia, was named one of the least-stressed cities in America in 2014. What can we do to make it to the very bottom of the list?

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Along for the Ride

Modeled after Italy’s “big rides,” the third annual Martin’s Tour of Richmond Gran Fondo on Oct. 4 is a bicycle tour of the Richmond area with four distance options...

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Sweet Surrender

My sugar-detox diary

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The Beat Goes On

Drumming fitness craze lets you rock out while working out

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Running Richmond

In honor of November's Richmond Marathon, we tapped nearby running bloggers to share their tips, tricks and stories about surviving the race.

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A Brave Face

The American Cancer Society’s Look Good, Feel Better program teaches female cancer patients how to cope with their changing appearance

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Run, Richmond, Run

More than 21,500 pairs of feet are expected to hit the streets on Nov. 15 for the 37th annual Anthem Richmond Marathon, named “America’s Friendliest Marathon.”

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A Scientific Exercise

Shady Grove YMCA partners with the VCU Run Lab to give half-marathon runners unprecedented insight into training best practices.

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Sinus of the Times

Less-invasive procedure helps patients breathe easier

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