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Kristin Nannetti is the Palliative Care Coordinator for VHC Health in Virginia. Palliative Care

What is palliative care? We asked a professional

People with serious or terminal illnesses have to make difficult choices. It can be hard to understand all the information...
It’s a good idea to talk to as many relatives as you can about your family health history. Knowing two generations back is ideal. Genetic Testing

Do you know your family health history?

Some people inherit heirlooms—jewelry, furniture, clothing, and other items—from their relatives. But there’s something even more valuable we all inherit:...
Osteoporosis can develop if your bone mass decreases or the structure of your bones changes, making the bones weaker and more likely to break. Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis: What you need to know

Did you know that our bones are living tissue? To keep them strong, our bodies break down old bone and...