It’s back to school time! With all the joys of a new school year also come more books, laptops and athletic equipment. The result is backpacks that are surprisingly heavy.… read more →

Adding fish to your diet is a great way to get more vitamins and protein. Oily fishes like salmon and tuna are particularly beneficial, plus fish typically has less cholesterol… read more →

With summer in full swing, people across the country are indulging in one of America’s favorite pastimes: having backyard barbecues. There’s just something about the smell of food cooking over… read more →

Measles. It’s been in the headlines lately, and for good reason. Although measles has been considered effectively eliminated in the United States since 2000, this disease has been diagnosed more… read more →

This helpful guide will show you how to safely remove a tick. If a ring-shaped rash appears around the bite site, or if it appears infected, visit your health care… read more →

Designated in 1983 by the President’s Council on Fitness to promote healthy lifestyles among Americans, National Physical Fitness and Sports Month is a great opportunity to take the first step… read more →

X-rays are a versatile tool used by health care providers to help identify and diagnose many conditions.  If you experience a sprain, impact, or other injury and suspect you might… read more →

We’re proud to announce the opening of our newest BetterMed Urgent Care location at 12214 W. Broad Street, Henrico, Virginia! The new location will offer full-service care, including: On-site lab… read more →

Photo: Eatright.org Every March, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics creates campaigns for National Nutrition Month that are focused on making informed and healthy decisions when eating. The program was… read more →

February is American Heart Month! Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States; in fact, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by… read more →