15 Nov, 2025

How to Know When You Have a Hernia

Groin pain is tricky. It can creep up on you as a dull ache or burning sensation. Or it can announce itself suddenly and sharply. While it’s easy to jump to “hernia” when you notice pain in the groin, there are other potential culprits. The medical terms for a hernia in the groin area are […]

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‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Doesn’t Even Feel Like a Taylor Swift Album

I’m about the same age as Taylor Swift, and for much of her early career, I was a pretty casual fan. I remember feeling frustrated when there was an absolute uproar over Swift’s crossover from country singer to pop star with her album 1989. I couldn’t put my finger on why it all felt so […]

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4 Books I’m Currently Reading (+ My Team’s Picks!)

I feel like I’m just barely taking a breath after our Boston trip and all the prep for Halloween costumes. Every year, people ask how I convince our kids to do a family costume and my answer is always that our kids are driving it, 100%. Frankly, Bart and I would be thrilled to not […]

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Medical Device Recalls: How to Stay Informed

Medical devices, like other mechanical tools and instruments, sometimes wear out. Similar to when there’s a problem with a part of your car, medical devices sometimes need upgrades or repairs. Both the manufacturers and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issue an ‘advisory’ to alert doctors and patients to recalls and needed fixes. But […]

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This Method Can End Any Argument In Just 3 Minutes

As much as we hate to admit it, arguments are inevitable in relationships. Building a deep connection with someone isn’t easy, and disagreements are natural—and I’m not just talking about arguing over sushi or pizza for takeout night. But even then, an argument that might seem silly at first can turn into something worse if […]

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A Weekly Fall Dinner Menu for a Halloween Week

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7 Quick Questions With Bariatric Surgeon Thomas Shin

Thomas Shin, MD, PhD, is a surgeon in Charlottesville who specializes in bariatric surgery and surgery for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). He also performs minimally invasive general surgeries, like hernia repairs and gallbladder removals. Meet a Bariatric Surgeon We asked Shin our 7 quick questions to get to know him better. 1. What has most […]

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Starbucks Holiday Drinks Are Coming Soon: What’s on the Menu This Year

This may be a controversial opinion, but I could take or leave most of the Starbucks fall drinks. The classic Pumpkin Spice Latte is always a pass for me (there are better fall flavors out there, IMO). I might grab a Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew once a season just for old times’ sake, but I […]

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I asked “What is the best gift you’ve ever given a man in your life?” Here are the responses!

A few weeks ago, I asked on Instagram what the best gift you’ve ever given to a man in your life was. And WHOA did answers come pouring in, ranging from small to big! If you’re looking for a gift for your husband, boyfriend, brother, or dad, this list is a great place to start […]

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7 Quick Questions With Interventional Cardiologist Rajan Patel

An interventional cardiologist, Rajan Patel, MD, is a heart doctor who fixes blocked or damaged blood vessels without doing open-heart surgery. That means that instead of cutting the chest open, he uses tiny tubes, wires, and devices to move through blood vessels — usually starting in the wrist or groin — to get to the […]

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