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In Moderation: You won't want to miss out (05/25/12)
This week’s Healthy Living includes stories with messages and facts worth contemplating
In Moderation: Yoga teacher organizing film screening for a good cause (05/22/12)
A local yoga teacher is hoping people will turn out for a fundraiser in Fredericksburg June 2 to raise money to help victims of sexual slavery and sexual trafficking in India and worldwide
In Moderation: After the half . . . (05/21/12)
Looking for another race now that the Marine Corps Historic Half marathon is over? Here are a few options: May 28: The Civitans 10K and 5K events, starting at 7 a.m at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library headquarters in downtown Fredericksburg.  June 10: The SPCA 5K Rescue run/walk, also starting at 7 a.m
In Moderation: Have you changed your life? (05/17/12)
Have you broken a bad habit or picked up a good one, stuck with it and reaped the benefits? For an upcoming Healthy Living story, writer Kristin Davis is searching for people who have overcome an addiction, formed an exercise habit or otherwise bettered their health and life

Dr. Patrick Neustatter
Dr. Patrick Neustatter, a longtime family practitioner, is the medical director of the Lloyd F. Moss Free Clinic.

Dr. Delise Dickard

When nest empties, relationships change Transition to college can create tension in parent-child relationship. ...Read more

Dr. Delise Dickard, a licensed professional counselor, is the director of Riverside Counseling in Fredericksburg.

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Jennifer Motl on nutrition health
Jennifer Motl is a registered dietitian. Formerly of Fredericksburg, she now lives in Wisconsin.

Dr. Chris Lillis

The ugly, the bad, and the good of health care Is the ACA Working? Yes. Just Ask A Primary Care Physician, by Christopher Lillis, M.D. ...Read more


Dr. Maha Alattar

New sleep treatments open locally There are new treatment options for those who don't sleep well ...Read more

Dr. Maha Alattar is a board-certified neurologist and sleep specialist. She also is the director of the Mary Washington Healthcare stroke program.