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It’s Not Too Late to Get Your Annual Flu Shot
Keep your family healthy this flu season According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), anywhere from 9.3 million up to 49 million people contract the flu each year. Last year’s flu season was particularly virulent: The U.S. saw between 37.4 million and 42.9 million cases, of which unfortunately more than…
Read MoreA Robotic Assist for Therapy Patients
New device helps patients reach their goals Continuing an ongoing commitment to offering the latest physical and occupational therapy for patients, the Inova Rehabilitation Center (IRC) at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital added the Aretech ZeroG Gait and Balance System, a robotic, ceiling-mounted body-weight support system that can be used for walking, balance activities, stair training…
Read MoreSeasonal Affective Disorder: Why so SAD?
The time change can strike a blow to mental health Love it or hate it, we all have to do it — here in America, we push our clocks back an hour to resume standard time shortly before Thanksgiving. But for those prone to seasonal affective disorder (SAD), the earlier sunset and longer period of…
Read MoreWorking for a Top Hospital
A day in the life of Gaylord Scott Rose, MD, one of the physicians who make Inova standout Recently, Inova was named a top hospital by the prestigious U.S. News and World Report, coming in at No. 1 in the Washington, D.C., metro area. The report also noted that Inova is nationally ranked in gynecologic…
Read MoreA Welcoming Medical Home for Everyone
Inova ensures that those uninsured or on Medicaid get the care they need It is well recognized that regular appointments with the same healthcare team, providing consistency in treatment, and a high level of preventative care all provide significant benefits for children and their families. Often this seems out of reach for underinsured or…
Read MoreInfant Safety: Car Seats, Puffy Coats and Other Tips
5 important ways to protect your newborn’s safety Major baby-proofing typically kicks into high gear just before a little one becomes mobile and is starting to show signs that they may be able to roll off an elevated surface. Prior to this point, keeping baby safe mostly revolves around the infant’s tiny world, which is…
Read MoreGather Around For Healthier Thanksgiving Traditions
Incorporate these 9 healthy habits this Thanksgiving and beyond “I can’t believe I ate so much,” you say to your family as you feel your acid reflux acting up. “I might need to loosen my belt!” your uncle quips back. “I shouldn’t have skipped my morning spin class!” your niece pipes in. Does any of…
Read MoreCoping During the Holidays
Feeling like a Grinch? Here are some ways to make the holidays easier. The holidays are just around the corner, and while they often can be a time of joy and celebration, for many people, there can be sour notes among all that cheer. “Some struggle with family dynamics and overwhelming stress during this time,”…
Read MoreWeighing in on Childhood Obesity
Obesity in children and adolescents is on the rise, but there are ways to prevent it The percentage of U.S. children and adolescents diagnosed with obesity has more than tripled since the 1970s, with 1 in 5 school-age children and young people (6 to 19 years) now battling obesity, reports the Centers for Disease Control…
Read MoreManaging Urinary Frequency
Help for Urinary Incontinence is Available We all want to laugh as much as possible, right? Maybe not if you’re dealing with urinary incontinence, a form of bladder weakness that prompts urine leakage while you’re doing everyday things such as coughing, sneezing, lifting heavy items, exercising or even erupting in laughter. Women are mainly affected…
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