Health & Wellness

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.

2026 Top Docs Winners

2026 Top Docs of CoVa Winners

Coastal Virginia Magazine’s Top Docs peer to peer survey has conducted polls in health care to identify the physicians other...
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Why We’re More Connected Than Ever and Lonelier Than Ever

We have never been more reachable. Messages arrive instantly. Group chats never sleep. Social feeds update by the second....
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ZZZ’s With Ease

How to make rest a priority while on the road and get better sleep while traveling....
Chesapeake Regional Healthcare Celebrates 50 Years

Chesapeake Regional Healthcare Celebrates 50 Years

The Chesapeake Regional Health Foundation hosted its annual gala at the Chesapeake Conference Center, celebrating 50 years of exceptional community...

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Screen Your Child’s Screen Time

New amendment sets limits for social media, and parents should be more proactive than reactive. By Butch Maier The Virginia...

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Playing with Possibilities

Norfolk singer-songwriter Brandon Vera, whose Artist name is BRNDN DYLN, figured out his own way to perform the piano and...

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Top Docs All-Stars 2026

Top Docs All-Stars are physicians who’ve been selected by their medical peers as Top Docs for five Consecutive years or...
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12 Ways to Be Well in 2026

Every January arrives with fresh goals and renewed hope—new habits, new routines, new beginnings. But wellness isn’t something we check...

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12 Ways toBe Well in 2026

By Cara Cullen Why Wellness Isn’t a Resolution—It’s a Rhythm January arrives with familiar energy—fresh planners, bold resolutions, and the...

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LongevityDiets

How small, consistent choices—not fad diets—can help add years to your life and life to your years Longevity diet” sounds...

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The chilling truth about cold plunging 

What you need to know before the big chill  By Kristen De Deyn Kirk  Standing over a horse trough in...

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When Someone Needs CPR, the Closest Person to Help Could Be You

In every cardiac emergency, the real first responder is not always a uniformed professional but often an everyday bystander. Cardiac...

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Strong women run in Susan Olitsky’s family

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The Importance of Planning Ahead for Seniors

Sponsored Content Advanced age seniors who undergo surgery have a high chance of having significant short term memory impairment upon...

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Embracing Passions in Retirement

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Like Members of the Family

Sponsored How Alencar Family Dentistry is Using Technology to Improve Patient Experiences Doctor Jayme Oliveira, the founder of Alencar Family...

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Alencar Family Dentistry Welcomes Dr. Hillary Diffee

Dr. Hillary Diffee recently joined the Alencar Family Dentistry family, to assist Dr. Oliveira in providing superior dental services to...

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Whiten Your Smile with Port Warwick

WHITEN YOUR SMILE WITH US! How white will my teeth get? KÖR® Whitening whitens teeth dramatically, often lightening them 16...

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Shop Fabby Fashions with Robin

Robin Boutique-Boutique is a classic, trendy and boho-style boutique that carries juniors through plus sized women’s wear and accessories. There...

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Alencar Family Dentistry: Where “Family” is Their Middle Name

Doctor Jayme Oliveira almost missed marrying his soulmate. Even though they went to the same school and took classes on...

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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...

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Take Control of Your Experience at Port Warwick

You take control of your experience from our peaceful treatment rooms. Relax into the view of our garden and the...

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30 Days to a Happier, Healthier YOU!

We’ve teamed up with Lindsay at SeeMomClick.com to bring your a 30 day challenge to a better YOU! Check out...

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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...

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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...

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