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The surgeon cannot keep his hands. They gave him more.
In 2017, local Charlottesville Allie Redshaw had a strange accident that resulted in the amputation of her right hand. Bobby Chhabra, MD, Director of UVA Health Orthopedic Center, carried out emergency operations. When I sat with Allie, I was preparing for a loss story. Instead, I found myself very touched by the capacity of humans […]
What’s Opi Nail Color what you should get, based on your zodiac sign
We all have a beauty ritual that we cannot live. For some people, this is a haircut every six to eight weeks. For others, this is a monthly face. My favorite favorite beauty ritual is really necessary? Fresh manicure every three weeks. Every third Tuesday, I sit with my beloved woman/nail therapist and walk out […]
Why do I get the herpes zoster vaccine as fast as possible
I have two things planned for my 50th birthday. Both of them involve needles. First, piercing the nose. Second, the herpes zoster vaccine. You can say both are selfish choices. The first is that I copy the older woman I know who has fought stereotypes, refusing to wither into boring old age. The second is […]
50 Fun Fall Activities, From Apple Picking to Leaf Peeping
The shift from summer to fall is almost magical. The weather gets cooler, our coffee orders get hotter, and the world outside changes from bright green to warm earth tones. There is so much to do in the fall months, from hosting parties to attending sports games to prioritizing quality time with yourself. I don’t […]
7 Brief Questions with Urologist Alexander Henry
An urologist, Alexander Henry, MD, specialized in general urology, benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), and kidney stone disease. He has a broad experience with complex stone surgery, including PNCL and robot surgery, and various endoscopic BPH procedures. Meet UVA Health Urologists We submit Henry 7 our short questions to get to know him better. 1. What […]
16 DIY Halloween Decor Ideas That Are Better Than What’s in Stores
As someone who absolutely loves Halloween and fully embraces spooky season the minute summer ends, I’m always ready to fill my cart as soon as pumpkin and ghost-themed decor hit the shelves. Unfortunately, my budget doesn’t share the same enthusiasm. While I’m obsessed with Halloween decor, I can’t justify spending hundreds of dollars on items […]
I forgot something. Am I suffering from dementia? An expert weighing
Question: I began to forget normal words during daily conversations, and I was only 55 years old. Did I lose it? Or is this normal? My children think I suffer from dementia. They might be kidding, but I secretly worry. Should I? Laurie Archbald-Pannone, MD This question reflects a very common concern. Many of us […]
“The best self syllabus Everygirl:” The 30 Days Challenge to Change Your Life
Honestly: the school is great, but it doesn’t teach all of us we need to know about the real world. Even high school graduates and college goes with questions that towering about the real world, from how to care for your right body to the strategy for saving for retirement. All of these road Skills […]
What is your breast cancer treatment plan? The key factor used by the doctor to decide
The diagnosis of breast cancer carries many questions and fear. One of the first is, “What treatment will I need?” The short answer is: usually the + operation depends. Your treatment must be personalized for you and your specific cancer. Read on to review the factors that your team might consider when they build your […]
Will it be “no contact” really -really the best way to continue? We ask experts
Farewell is difficult. Is that from a situation that is never really having a clear label, or the person you think is your soulmate – which is never easy. Not surprisingly, many people have switched to “banksying” and avoid more commitment than before. But the worst type of separation (in my opinion, at least) is […]