Health

Impeccable Timing Saved My Father’s Life

Phone calls are usually benign. Most often, they are happy chances to catch up with others. But, earlier this year, I realized that you never know what to expect when you answer. My name is Robin Duncan Hasty and I was born and raised in Danville. In fact, I was born in Danville Memorial Hospital... Read More

Emergency Care, Healthy Hearts

September 30, 2012

Top 10 Things to Take with You to the Hospital when Having a Baby

1. Your birth plan, if you have one. 2. Lip balm because your lips may get extremely dry. 3. Men’s Crew socks are comfortable. 4. Loose pajamas and slippers will come in handy. Some women may prefer clogs. 5. Hair bands or clips to keep your hair out of your face during delivery. 6. Your... Read More

Pregnancy, Women's Health

September 30, 2012

Top 10 Common Physical Changes During Pregnancy

10 Common Physical Changes During Pregnancy 1. You may experience more runny noses and congestion. 2. You will feel the need to urinate more often. 3. If you don’t adjust your calcium intake, your body may steal it from your teeth and bones. 4. Your breasts will feel tender and may be larger. 5. You... Read More

Pregnancy, Women's Health

September 30, 2012

Healing Your Body After Delivering a Baby

Healing Your Body Although pregnancy is very rewarding, it is a tough time for the mother. Your body is going through many different changes. Dr. Ema Kulwa says, “Everybody needs to be supportive of the mother, especially the father.” Yes, fathers do play a role in the health of the mother. But it’s the mothers... Read More

Pregnancy, Women's Health

September 30, 2012

Choosing How to Deliver Your Baby

One of the biggest decisions about the big day is how mom will choose to have her baby. Will it be a vaginal birth or a cesarean section delivery? Will there be an epidural or not? It’s important to discuss all of the options with your doctor before the big day so that whenever possible,... Read More

Children's Health, Pregnancy, Women's Health

September 30, 2012

Avoid These Bad Foods and Products!

Being a full-time personal trainer with 16 years of experience, I’ve focused on helping clients in person and online. Whether it is through One-on-One sessions, Small Group workouts, or Virginia Bootcamp fitness, I’ve witnessed many success stories. Also, I am a speaker and writer on subject matter including weight loss, obesity, motivation techniques, strength and... Read More

A Better You

July 1, 2012

Why Is It So Hard To Lose Weight?

Let me give you some reasons as to why I believe it is hard for most of us to lose body fat! Before I begin with these reasons let me make a few direct statements. You cannot keep Yo-Yo dieting and trying extreme weight loss plans. They simply do not work and are unhealthy. If... Read More

A Better You

June 2, 2012

The Economy is Killing Me

How to Handle Unemployment Losing your job can trigger depression. Many times, the feelings of loss, helplessness, and hopelessness can be overwhelming. And then the bills start to pile up. The debt collectors start to call. Your spouse or significant other, or your parents, even your kids, start to harass you about a job. Perhaps... Read More

Lifestyles, Men's Health

June 2, 2012

Navigating the Maze of Life while Maintaining Your Mental Health

Our lives are constantly changing. Whether it’s childhood or retirement, our thirties or our fifties, just as we start to master one stage, it comes to an end and we move on to the next stage. Our experiences and educational background, our relationships with family and friends, and our faith and belief systems help prepare... Read More

Lifestyles, Men's Health