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In Moderation: So long, farewell... (05/03/13)
I’m getting ready to make a leap to another career, and the only thing that nearly kept me from doing it was health care. My new employer, a local nonprofit, can’t offer health coverage, so when I contemplated leaving The Free Lance-Star to start what feels like a dream job, I had to make sure I could get insurance for myself and my family. That’s much easier said than done. Our family, like many others, has some pre-existing conditions—including an irregular heartbeat requiring a pacemaker
In Moderation: FDA issues warning about Zithromax (03/12/13)
The popular antibiotic azithromycin, sold as Zithromax, can cause fatal heart rhythm irregularities, the FDA said in a statement Tuesday
In Moderation: Shoveling burns calories, but be wary of heart woes (03/06/13)
ROADS | CLOSINGS | PHOTOS Shoveling snow is great exercise
In Moderation: Farmers market will host 'Kids' Market' (03/05/13)
Children will get a chance to sell baked goods and other products at Hurkamp Park on June 1 during the Fredericksburg Farmers Market's first-ever "Kids' Market." Kids ages 8-15 are encouraged to submit an application to be a vendor for the day; the applications can be found online here

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

Dr. Delise Dickard
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.

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