Brian Batteiger, the president of Pathfinders for Greenways, a volunteer organization that has built or rehabilitated scores of trails around the Roanoke Valley.

Much of the Roanoke region’s economic vitality these days seems to be linked to quality of life, and the amenities offered here that include an expanding greenways system, hiking opportunities found in the adjacent national forests or along the AT.

To obtain and maintain good health, patients should talk to their doctors freely and make good use of the time they spend with the doctor during office visits.

Bobbie Hawkins' experience with Fraxel facial treatment

Gaila Catron and her twin, Kay were professional gospel singers but neither felt she had a smile to sing about.

I’ve got an entirely new smile as I write this. Just a few short months ago I had teeth that made me feel self-conscious when I smiled, laughed or talked. However, I stubbornly refused orthodontics for years.

Mole removal with an Erbium laser at Alouf Aesthetics

The ins-and-outs of Janette Saviano's experience with mesotherapy.

From joint and bone health to mental health, heart health to cancer prevention, we’ve tried to bring you the best advice available on every topic we’ve addressed in our year-long wellness series. Now it’s time to bring it all together.

A guide to help you quit smoking once and for all.