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.
First Landing to Grand Canyon
A custom-fitted backpack wasn’t the 35th anniversary gift Betsy Hardy, owner of Hardy’s the Art of Jewelry, had in mind....
The To-Do List Workout
It’s that time of year when many of us resolve be more active, eat better or generally commit to a healthier lifestyle....
Dripping with Success
In a cozy room complete with candles, soft music, white twinkle lights and heated blankets, wellness-seekers of all kinds...
Pearls of Wisdom
With age comes wisdom—and wisdom teeth. When they need to come out, it’s best to get them out when young, experts say....
2022 Top Dentist Winners
About Our Survey Summary. To create the list, the magazine contracted DataJoe Research to facilitate an online peer-voting...
What’s On Your Mind?
For decades, conversations about mental health were deemed taboo. Depression and bipolar disorder, for example, were...
Marshview Park’s New Mountain Biking Trail
In 2012, Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation pitched a project that would literally transform the city’s landscape. The...
Sleep Sense
How to catch some much-needed ZZZs in our sleep-deprived culture. Bedtime. Children fight it; adults long for it. Regardless of when we want or think we should sleep, carving out time to catch some Z’s is critical.
Lifesaving Health Screenings
Health screenings are a form of detection that help individuals prevent or jumpstart treatment of cancers, illnesses and...
#GetVaxed
In some social circles, vaccines have become as much of an off-limits topic as politics and exes. But, regardless of...
Health Rules: Myth or Fact
We’ve heard these “rules” time and time again. They’ve been around for so long that rarely do we pause to question their...
Go Team, Go!
Research suggests that those who attend group fitness classes lose more weight, demonstrate higher levels of performance and are more likely to stick to a workout routine than their solo counterparts.
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Laughter is the Best Medicine
Good health is no laughing matter, but laughing is good for your health. Whether you giggle at a cartoon or double-over in...
Take Control of Your Experience at Port Warwick
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30 Days to a Happier, Healthier YOU!
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Air Purifying Plants
The quality of the air we breathe may have an influence on our health. Luckily, plants may be a solution to improve air...
Fall Safety Skills with Patient First
Soon the summer heat will make way for cool fall breezes. Autumn ushers in colorful foliage and cozy evenings, perfect for...
Sneezing Season – Fall Allergies with Patient First
As the weather cools off, we begin to think more about outside activities. However, spending more time outside is not...
9 Naturally Detoxifying Foods
Many foods that are rich in vitamins and antioxidants can assist your body’s natural ability to cleanse and detoxify...