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Watch Your Feet: Avoiding Bunion Pain
That pain on the side of your foot could get worse over time. Learn about the available treatments for this common foot condition. As the seasons change, it is the perfect time to learn about taking care of your feet, especially if you are dealing with bunions. If you have bunions and you haven’t yet…
Read More7 Ways to Prevent the Most Common Exercise Injuries
Work up a sweat safely with these expert-backed tips Perhaps, like millions of Americans, you set a New Year’s resolution to exercise more often. Kudos! You are taking a step in the right direction toward having a healthier lifestyle. But before diving into a new exercise regimen, it is essential to be prepared to prevent…
Read More8 Tips for Winter Running
Maintain your running schedule during the coldest months of the year with these safety tips Running outdoors in the winter tends to raise injury risk due to the occasional icy patch or snowy stretch in Northern Virginia. Whether you’re running just to keep in shape or preparing for an upcoming race in the spring, with…
Read MoreNew Regulations on Vaping Limit Fruit Flavors That Appeal to Teens
What you need to know about the FDA’s changes – and resources that can help break the vaping habit Parents concerned about teen vaping and the recent cases of “vaping illnesses” can breathe a sigh of relief, thanks to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) announcement this January that it will ban vaping products with…
Read MoreDealing with Disparities: African American Men and Prostate Cancer
Why prostate cancer is a growing issue among black men February is Cancer Prevention Month. According to new research from the American Cancer Society, black men are more likely to develop prostate cancer in their lifetime than men of other races. With insight from Jeanny Aragon-Ching, MD, Clinical Program Director of Genitourinary Cancers at the…
Read MoreAll Together Now: 5 Ways Your Community Can Help You Lose Weight
A support network can strengthen your weight-loss efforts If your New Year’s resolution was to get back to a healthy weight, then you’re in good company. It’s estimated that 41 percent of Americans resolved to shed pounds this year. In fact, it was the third most common goal after eating healthier (48 percent) and exercising…
Read MoreColon Cancer and the Black Community: Know Your Risk
February is Black History Month and Cancer Prevention Month Inova Schar Cancer Institute oncologist Timothy Cannon, MD, recently treated a middle-aged black man with aggressive colorectal cancer. The patient is a real-life representation of new national data pointing to substantially higher rates of this disease in African Americans. Not only do African Americans have the…
Read More6 Ways to Prevent Injuries This Winter
Learn how to avoid common winter accidents For many people, wintertime evokes joyful memories — skiing for the first time with the family, teaching kids how to shovel snow. But unfortunately, these memorable winter activities are often accompanied by injuries due to the season’s cold and icy conditions. Each year, tens of thousands of people…
Read More7 Facts All Parents Should Know About Ear Infections
February is Kids Ear, Nose and Throat Health Month. Learn what to expect the next time your little one experiences ear pain. “Ow, my ear hurts!” Parents of young children have probably heard this refrain more times than they can count. Those with infants or toddlers have likely stayed awake many a late night…
Read MoreMeasuring What Matters: How CMS Hospital Ratings Benefit Consumers
Five-star ratings aren’t just for hotels and restaurants. They apply to hospitals, too. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) — the nation’s top health agency — recently released its 2020 hospital ratings to help consumers shop for the best medical care. Yet few people know this information exists, and many may not understand…
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