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How’s Your Sleep Quality? 4 Steps to Sound Sleeping & Better Health
Neely Frederick, FNP, is a family nurse practitioner. She loves caring for people from all walks of life and helping them make healthier lifestyle choices. Experts recommend getting at least seven hours of sleep daily to maintain good health. But just getting the right amount of sleep might not be enough. When the shut-eye you…
Read MoreSeeing a Neurological Sleep Disorders Specialist Makes a Difference for Steve
Steve McGough loves being outside, whether working in his garden or tinkering with his cars. But about five years ago, Steve was diagnosed with Lyme disease, from a tick bite – that he may have gotten while working in the garden he loves. His doctor emphasized the importance of getting good quality sleep to enable…
Read MoreDozing Off During the Day? You Could Have a Potential Sleep Issue
Frequent fatigue could be a sign of a sleep disorder Eric Sklar, MD, is a board-certified neurologist with more than 17 years of experience in treating patients. He also holds board certifications in sleep medicine, clinical neurophysiology and vascular neurology. March 8 – 14, 2020, is Sleep Awareness Week, and The National Sleep Foundation encourages…
Read MoreCPAP doesn’t work for you? Inova doctor develops new sleep apnea treatment
Good News for Sleep Apnea Sufferers For people with sleep apnea who can’t get the relief they need from continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines — devices to help open airways — or other treatments, there may be an answer. Michael Abidin, MD, who specializes in ear, nose and throat disorders, has been developing a state-of-the-art…
Read MoreMost people could use more sleep, according to Sleep Center doctor
Precious Winks While sleep is something we all need, we don’t always get as much of it as we should. While occasional nights with insufficient sleep are normal for most people, continued sleeping issues could be signs of a disorder. The Neurodiagnostic and Sleep Center at Inova Alexandria Hospital diagnoses and treats many problems associated…
Read MoreSleep study may provide the answers you need
Sleep Tight Sleep study may provide the answers you need Having trouble getting the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep per night? If your answer is yes, you may be one of millions of Americans with a sleep disorder. By not getting enough restorative sleep, you may not focus well or be as sharp…
Read MoreA Sound Sleep: Diagnosing sleep disorders at Inova Alexandria Hospital
(October 2, 2013) The newly renovated Neurodiagnostic Sleep Center in Alexandria, VA diagnoses common sleep disorders such as snoring, sleep apnea, insomnia and narcolepsy. It features a staff of highly trained sleep physicians, technologists and a board-certified sleep physician in a quiet, homelike environment. “Sleep disorders are a common problem that can make life harder…
Read More7 ways to lower blood pressure naturally
Jason Bonomo, MD, PhD, is a cardiologist at Inova Schar Heart and Vascular. Dr. Bonomo is board-certified in cardiovascular disease, echocardiography and internal medicine and has a PhD in molecular medicine and translational science. He practices at the Inova Cardiology – Fairfax and Ballston offices and cares for patients at Inova Fairfax and Inova Fair…
Read More6 tips for a healthy gut
Ivan Harnden, MD is a board-certified gastroenterologist. He serves as the System Chief of Gastroenterology at Inova. Dr. Harnden focuses on a collaborative approach and strategic vision aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and delivering outstanding GI care to the community served by Inova. Keep your gut healthy We’ve all dealt with gut issues at one…
Read MoreYour guide to health screenings by age
Health screenings are an important part of preventive care. Screening tests look for signs of health problems or chronic diseases. They can often detect diseases before you experience symptoms. Diagnosing health problems early often means they’ll be easier to treat. Health screenings can be blood tests, imaging tests, physical exams or questionnaires. The screenings you…
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