Finding top doctors and dentists in Virginia Beach and surrounding areas for yourself and your family is critical, which is why Coastal Virginia Magazine has taken the time to round up some of the best medical professionals in the area! Please check out our Medical Directory to find the doctor or dentist you need.
Health and wellness in Coastal Virginia is about more than finding the medical professional you need. It’s also about exercising, eating right, taking care of your physical and your mental health, and more. Below, you’ll find an array of articles that provide both inspiration and tips that will help you care for your body and mind in healthy and fulfilling ways.
What Dementia Feels Like
Have you ever wondered what people with dementia experience in their daily lives? According to the World Health...
If Memory Serves
I was recently invited by the First Colonial Inn, a senior living community in Virginia Beach, to attend a “virtual...
Fresh Air Fitness
If we gleaned anything from the pandemic, it’s to make the most of what we have. Gym and fitness studio closures forced...
A Healthy Outlook for the Region
Each year, Coastal Virginia Magazine celebrates our region's outstanding medical professionals in the annual Top Docs...
Follow These Foods
By Melissa M. Stewart I sometimes fantasize about what would I eat every day in a world where calories didn’t count and I...
Quit “Managing” Your Migraines!
Given the statistics that 1 in 4 households in the US includes someone who suffers from these menacing headaches, it’s...
Transformed
While the saying “there is no better time than the present” always rings true for those looking to change their health,...
Running with Rover
From 5Ks and marathons to everything in between, Kim “Rooster” Rossiter and his daughter Ainsley ran 100 races together...
Born Primitive Fitness Apparel is Work Hard Wear
Photos courtesy of Born Primitive Born Primitive is much more than a brand. When enthusiasts exercise in their “apparel of...
New Dimensions in Dentistry
Remember when you used to go to the dentist or orthodontist, and they would mix up that putty-like impression material in...
Losing Weight: Float Spas
I still needed to pack and prepare myself and my two children for a trip the following day. I worried about unfinished...
Local Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Weighs In on Intermittent Fasting
I recently posted on social media inquiring about friends’ experience with intermittent fasting. Having chalked the whole...
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Sports Physicals with Patient First
It is easy to get a sports physical for your child at Patient First with no appointment. Just walk in - we are open from...
Putting the “Family” Back in Family Dentistry With Alencar Family Dentistry
“I was tired of corporate dentistry treating people like a number.” — Dr. Alencar Dr. Jayme Alencar de Oliveira Filho,...
Heat Exhaustion & Other Heat-Related Health Risks
The summer swelter is on its way as temperatures and humidity rise. This increases health risks as you work and play...
Patient First: Summer Sun Safety Tips
It is summer and time for some fun in the sun. The sun’s warmth and brightness can relax us and boost our spirits. The...
Patient First: Spring Allergies
The change in weather has brought along allergy season. Do you suffer from spring time allergies? Don't worry, you're not...
Staying One Step Ahead of Cancer
From maintaining a healthy weight to avoiding smoking and alcohol, risk-reducing choices and early detection offer the...
Comprehensive Dentistry for Total Wellness, Beauty & Function
NOW THAT OUR SMILES ARE BEGINNING TO BE REVEALED TO THE WORLD AGAIN, MAKE SURE YOURS IS BEAUTIFUL! Have you ever wished...
The Right Fit for Senior Living
Services, cost, staffing and food quality are just some of the things to consider when selecting a senior care facility....
Augmentation Options: Dr. Mancoll Talks a “Two-For-One” Solution
Composite breast augmentation can be a “two-for-one” solution for some patients, but it is not without risks. Bring up...