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What Not to Say: Infertility

April 24, 2019

Infertility affects over five million women of childbearing age. How to support a friend or family member with infertility? Find out.

tags: infertility , pregnancy loss , women's health

5 Healthy Lifestyle Choices for Earth Day

April 22, 2019

Earth Day’s a great time to make a difference in your own health as well as the planet’s. These five lifestyle changes are good for the Earth...

tags: earth day , healthy lifestyle

New Guidelines for Mammograms

April 19, 2019 by Jeffery Weigle, MD

Understand the new FDA mammogram policy and what it means for your next screening.

tags: breast cancer risk , breast density , dense breasts , fda , mammogram

Community Outreach with SRMC

April 19, 2019

After several weeks of working with SRMC I've noticed how committed all the employees are to the patients that walk through their doors. From...

What You Should Know About Testicular Cancer

April 17, 2019

Get the facts on how to check yourself every month for early signs of testicular cancer. It could save your life.

tags: self-exam , testicular cancer , testicular cancer awareness

Eggs: Cracking the Code

April 15, 2019

Are eggs healthy or not? And is one kind of egg healthier than another? Get the answers here.

tags: cholesterol , healthy eating , heart disease , nutrition , vitamins

How to Meditate

April 10, 2019

Discover easy ways to start meditating. Take five minutes out of your busy day to meditate and reset from feeling stressed to a sense of peace...

tags: deep breathing , health and wellness , meditation , mindfulness , stress relief

7 Ways Stress Can Harm Your Body

April 8, 2019

Stress hurts mental health and it can harm your physical health, too. Check out these smart strategies that can help you take control.

tags: anxiety , back pain , headaches , insomnia , neck pain , stress

Best Workouts for Your Stress Type

April 1, 2019

Does the idea of lacing up your sneakers stress you out? Maybe you just need to find the exercise that best helps your type of stress.

tags: anxiety , dancing , exercise , kickboxing , stress , walking , yoga

Doctor’s Day

March 30, 2019

National Doctor’s day is on March 30. Thank your doctor for taking good care of you today and throughout the year.

tags: healthcare observances , national doctor's day

Kidney Stones: Diet Matters

March 20, 2019

Ten percent of people will develop a kidney stone in their lifetime. Learn how five simple diet tips can help cut your risk.

tags: kidney stone diet , kidney stones , urinary tract health

Your First Colonoscopy

March 18, 2019

Colonoscopy can find and remove polyps early and prevent them from developing into cancer. It’s worth it to have the test and have peace of mind...

tags: colon cancer , colonoscopy , preventive screenings

Get the Facts on Colon Cancer

March 15, 2019

Learn what you need to know about colon cancer. Discover if you should have screening tests.

tags: colon cancer , colonoscopy , preventive screenings

Baby Blues Affect New Dads, Too

March 4, 2019

Becoming a father for the first time is cause for celebration and happiness. But one study finds new dads may also struggle with depression.

tags: baby blues , depression , despair , fatherhood , helpless , hopeless , men's health , new dads , pediatrics , post-partum depression

"We are all in this Together"

February 28, 2019 by FXBG Lifestyle

The heart is synonymous with the center. It is the center of our bodies, the center of how we function. It is the powerhouse, pumping blood through...

tags: cardiovascular , fxbggives , fxbgworks , hearthealth , spotsrmc

Local Heroes

February 28, 2019 by FXBG Lifestyle

This month starts a fun new project I’m working on with the Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center. So many amazing people work in this building...

tags: fxbggives , fxbgworks , respiratorytherapy , spotsrmc

Easing the Mind of a Mom

February 25, 2019 by FXBG Lifestyle

Being a first-time mom is exciting but overwhelming at the same time. You’re preparing for the biggest change of your life and trying to learn...

tags: birth , deliveringlove , fxbgworks , midwife , ob , obstetrics , spotsrmc , spotsrmcbaby

"The Eyes of the Hospital"

February 25, 2019 by FXBG Lifestyle

It’s likely you haven’t thought of radiology technicians as “eyes of the hospital.” But the Imaging Care team at Spotsylvania Regional Medical...

tags: fxbggives , fxbgworks , imaging , radiology , spotsrmc

Leading by Example

February 25, 2019 by FXBG Lifestly

The leadership team at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center doesn’t rest on their laurels. Yes, they have rich career histories and each bring...

tags: leadership , leadingbyexample , spotsrmc , spotsrmccommunity , yellowcar

Why Heart Attack Signs Differ in Men and Women

February 25, 2019

Men typically experience chest pain and shortness of breath during a heart attack, but women often have less obvious heart attack symptoms.

tags: cardiac health , cardiology , heart attack , heart attack symptoms , heart attack symptoms in women , heart disease , heart health , heart problems , women's health

Can Stress Really Cause a Heart Attack?

February 21, 2019

Not only can stress cause a typical heart attack, stress can also be the culprit behind a heart-attack-like condition known as broken heart syndrome...

tags: anxiety , broken heart syndrome , cardiac health , cardiology , heart attack , heart health , mental health , stress , takostubo cardiomyopathy