Knowing which flu is worse, A or B, can be helpful as we head into flu season. Influenza, or the flu, is...

The weather isn’t the only thing that changes as we progress through the seasons – your health begins to change, too! In...

Concerned about getting the flu during pregnancy? Tamara Pringle, MD, who practices at Bon Secours Richmond OB/GYN, has the tips for you....

How contagious is strep throat, you may be wondering. Turns out, very contagious! First things first, strep throat is a common illness...

There’s no need to join a gym for that stair-stepping machine. If you have even one single step in your home, you...

There are an increasing number of links between weather and increased joint pain, especially cold weather. As the air turns colder, you...

Don’t let the cold air stop you from running to keep up with your fitness goals! Running in cold weather is completely...

Winter weather is here! It’s the time of year when wearing layers to stay warm is of the utmost importance. But sometimes,...

Getting regular exercise is an important part of staying healthy. However, during cold and flu season, exercising often can be challenging when...

The following piece was written by Nicholas Schey, MD, a pediatrician at Bon Secours Pediatrics of Mechanicsville. Since the onset of winter...