UMW helps students discover strengths, hone skills and explore passions
The University of Mary Washington, with its stately, century-old campus in Fredericksburg, Virginia, might not look like a 21st century...
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Global Panel Shapes the Future of Midwifery
Improving global health care is daunting, especially given the ever-increasing complexities and challenges facing providers worldwide....
In the Sex Ed Classroom, Nursing Students Make Great Teachers
Remember sex ed class in school? Who can forget the cringeworthy sight of watching a teacher put a condom on a banana? It hasn’t gotten...
HPV can increase your chances of oral cancer
April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. If you’ve just read that and think you can ignore it because you don’t use tobacco products, it...
The material holding up this famous tower could also hold your new tooth
Titanium. It’s nature’s super-metal, named after the Titans of Greek mythology — a race of all-powerful deities — because of its superior...
The soundtrack of your life plays on at Richfield Living
Quick, think back to the 1970s and '80s. What was in your portable tape player? Chances are, it was a mixtape — one you made yourself by...
Prediabetes can be a second chance for a healthy life
So you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes? Well, you’ve been given a second chance with your health. Prediabetes means your blood sugar...
Clever ways to find funding for your small business
Small businesses can always use extra cash. Whether you’re a start-up or a long-standing business, it’s a great time to look for new...
8 Important Decisions to Make When Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
As soon as you’re diagnosed with breast cancer, you not only have to deal with many emotions but also decisions that will touch every...
Breast Care Team Encircles Patients with Expert Help From Day One
After receiving a breast cancer diagnosis, patients can feel like they’ve embarked on an unplanned journey through a strange land, where...
Sarcoidosis: What You Should Know About This Young Person's Disease
Imagine a disease that can strike any joint or organ at any time, with no known cause or cure. Sarcoidosis is just that — an elusive...
7 Secrets to Becoming a Better Video Gamer
Looking to improve your gaming? No matter if you’re a beginner or a pro, there’s always a new level to aspire to. Here are seven tips...
Nurses Tackle the Obesity Epidemic in Pregnant Women
With more than one-third of Americans now considered obese, it seems like everyone from first lady Michelle Obama on down is looking...
Don't Be a Victim of the Obesity Crisis
Maybe you’ve noticed it when you watch TV shows and movies from a few decades ago. Or when you look at old photographs. Or when you go...
Nurses Help Save the Lives of Stroke Patients
When a stroke hits, time is precious. There is a narrow window of time for lifesaving measures, usually only a few hours. Until recent...
83 Degrees of Perfection and the Art of the Pool
Whatever your personality, La Quinta Resort & Club has a perfect pool just for you. Whether you’re a lap swimmer, sunbather, splasher...
Feel the summer chill at this ultimate desert getaway
La Quinta Resort & Club continues to build on its reputation as a luxury oasis in the Southern California desert, where winters are...
How sci-fi technology helps nursing students learn
Back in the 20th century, nursing students learned how to give injections by using an orange to simulate the skin of a patient. Then...
Real Nursing Stories: Life in the ER
The real life of an emergency room nurse might not be exactly what's depicted on TV, but there can still be plenty of drama....
Making a Difference through Public Health Nursing
The saying "Become the change you want to see in the world," could easily be the slogan for advanced degree public health nurses....
Gifts for the Car Lover in Your Life
Spring brings many opportunities for memorable gift-giving: Mother's Day, Father's Day, graduations, weddings, showers and more....
How to Drive Safely in the Rain
Have you ever slid, lost control or been involved in an accident in the rain? If you have, you're not alone. Most people are at...
5 Spectacular West Coast Road Trips
You don't have to get off the beaten path to have a great road trip; you simply need a great path. On the West Coast, there are many...
The Best Sleep Positions
Are you a starfish or a log? A face planter or a thinker? Sleep experts say that although sleep positions are largely a matter of...
Ramp Up Your Teen's Driving Skills at a Teen Driving School
Parents with a teen driver know the odds are stacked against their child the minute they hand over the car keys. Just because your...
How to Take a Great Nap
Have you ever watched your dog or cat blissfully napping next to you and wondered, “Why can’t I do that?” The truth is, you can and...
How to burn the same calories as running, without the impact
In-line skating probably is an activity you remember fondly from childhood. However, there’s a resurgence in in-line skating among adults...
Horseback riding as equine therapy
From young children with autism to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder to seniors with Alzheimer's disease — and just typical...
Rain Barrels Save Water and Money
Rain barrels are simply the easiest and cheapest way to conserve water and garden more organically. Here are some common questions and...
Basic self-defense everyone should know
When it comes to self-defense, your best moves are not maneuvers you’ve only read about or seen in movies — experts encourage you to take...
7 Sleep Tips for Summer Nights
It’s summertime, and sleeping is often not all that easy. With or without air conditioning, many people have trouble sleeping in warm...
How to Sleep When Plagued with Allergies
Do you suffer from daily sneezing, sniffling, runny nose, watery eyes or clogged sinuses? You could be one of the millions of people with...
Make your garden pet-friendly
We often think of dogs and cats as strictly carnivores, but it is common for them to chew on and eat many types of plants. While most...
How to Grow Your Own Fruit
Do you dream of enjoying the mouthwatering sweetness of a fresh pear, the crunch of a good apple, or a juicy red strawberry simply by...
How to Soothe Pets During a Storm
Fear of thunderstorms is primal. Children often run and hide when thunder booms and lightning flashes. Your pet may have the same fear...
Ideas for Storing Your Pet's Stuff
Gone are the days when a dog had nothing but a collar to its name and a cat had a lowly litter box. Today's pampered pets have it all:...
Children can't care for pets alone
If you are about to cave in to your child’s pleas for a pet, you are on the precipice of an extremely important and exciting decision for...
Dog accessories for the posh and the sporty
Now that there is a pet boutique on every corner (and in every corner of the Internet), it’s easy for your dog to step out in style. Here...
How to Improve Your Garden Soil
The structure and quality of your garden soil is the foundation of your garden. It determines whether your plants will get the right...
Managing Your Dog's Dental Care
It may come as a shock to many dog owners that they should be brushing their dog's teeth, but it's true. Contrary to popular belief, your...
How and when to start seeds indoors
Those racks of bright, shiny seed packets start to appear in stores shortly after the holiday decorations vanish, offering hope for...
Tips for happy travels with your pet
Thinking of traveling with your pet? The amount of preparation you do can make the difference between a successful trip and a disaster....
Indoor games to play with your dog
Is your dog turning into a couch potato this winter? Is he eating the couch out of boredom? There are lots of fun things to do with your...
Help your dog weather the winter
Just because your dog has a fur coat and some meat on her bones doesn't make her winter-proof. As the cold sets in, there are some things...
How to Make Your Holiday Plants Last
If you are the type that does not want the holidays to end, then you probably want to make sure your Christmas plants last long after the...
How to Create a Fall Container Garden
Fall container gardening is a colorful way to extend the growing season on your deck or patio, and there are many ways to make it work. ...
How to Plant Bulbs
Nothing wipes away the winter blues like the burst of color that tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, and crocuses provide. With proper care,...
How to choose a dog
Thinking about getting a dog? Take a good look at your family and lifestyle first, before falling in love with Fluffy’s cute photo on the...
Alternative Cancer Treatments
Curing cancer is still the holy grail of health care. Unfortunately, there is no perfect cure for every cancer in every patient. That...
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