Trans Fat Ban: What it Means for You

Fast Food

November 7th, the FDA made an announcement that it plans to ban trans fat, stating in a press release “…partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), the primary dietary source of artificial trans fat in processed foods, are not ‘ generally recognized as safe’ for use in food’”. So… what exactly does that mean?  We asked Valerie Waters, […]

Don’t Eat That! Health Risks of What We Eat, Drink, and Inhale

DON’T EAT THAT! Health Risks of What We Eat, Drink, and Inhale Focusing on the food we eat, how it helps and hurts us, with information about specific risk factors and conditions that can result from poor choices.  Sponsored in cooperation with the Richmond Academy of Medicine Saturday, October 26, 2013, 9 am – 11 […]

Don’t Eat That! Health Risks of What We Eat, Drink, and Inhale

DON’T EAT THAT! Health Risks of What We Eat, Drink, and Inhale Focusing on the food we eat, how it helps and hurts us, with information about specific risk factors and conditions that can result from poor choices.  Sponsored in cooperation with the Richmond Academy of Medicine Saturday, October 26, 2013, 9 am – 11 […]

WOW! Did You Know…….?

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Did you know that Virginia Women’s Center provides Richmondmom.com with weekly health tips EVERY week! These short bits of valuable information help you stay healthier and you can find the resources you need to improve and maintain good health right at your fingertips. These women’s health professionals also provide you with important information about preventive […]

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Learn More About Breast Self-Awareness

Virginia Womens Center

Just like all aspects of your health, education and regular preventative check-ups can help keep you informed and engaged in your care. However, it’s also important that you pay close attention to your own body so that you can know what is normal for you and seek medical care when your health changes and is no […]

Getting Cold Makes You Healthier

      Baby it’s cold outside! But don’t let that stop you from getting some much needed activity (let’s not call it “exercise”!). I just returned from a walk through the neighborhood pushing my 18-month old granddaughter bundled up in her jogging stroller, preceded by her rambunctious 6-year old brother. The chill hit our faces […]