Beat the heat: Summer medication guidance from your pharmacist

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Catherine Wymer, PharmD, is a senior clinical pharmacist at Inova 360° Concierge Medicine. As a board-certified ambulatory care pharmacist, she focuses on optimizing her patients’ health outcomes by promoting safe, effective and personalized medication use. Warmer weather can change how your body responds to medications, and how your medications handle the heat. Here’s some medication…

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UV protection and sunscreen: Investing in lifelong skin health

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Hannah Rezaian, DO is a primary care physician at Inova 360° Concierge Medicine. As a board-certified internal medicine and geriatrics specialist she focuses on helping patients maximize their health and wellbeing through every stage of life – understanding the whole person and partnering to create plans that align with individual goals. Many of us appreciate…

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Nutrition nuggets: hydration

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With new research published every week and the endless stream of nutrition information and opinions on social media, it can be hard to know what to believe. Tune into this column as Sheila and Stephanie explore another nutrition nugget. Fact or fiction? All adults need to drink exactly eight glasses (64 ounces) of water per…

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Building strength and resilience: Your foundation for healthy aging

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Madhu Henry, MD is a primary care physician board certified in internal medicine. Dr. Henry is dedicated to the prevention of disease, focusing on diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol management and their cumulative risk on the cardiovascular system. She integrates Western and Eastern medicine to expand access to care and improve patient outcomes. She sees patients in the Inova…

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The health benefits of social relationships: Cognitive and mental health perspectives

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By Siva Ambalam, DO, MPH Human beings are social by nature, and the relationships we form throughout our lives play a crucial role in keeping our minds healthy. More and more research shows that having meaningful social connections isn’t just good for our emotional wellbeing – it’s also essential for protecting our brains and preventing…

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New year, new goals: reducing your health risks from alcohol and tobacco

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John McConnell, MD, is a primary care physician board certified in internal medicine. Dr. McConnell uses evidence-based medicine to provide effective patient-centered care focuses on preventive medicine that is founded in evidence-based practice. His favorite part of practicing primary care medicine is the opportunity to personalize a patient’s health plan. He sees patients in the…

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How to create positive and successful new year’s resolutions

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Poonam Maru, DO  is a primary care physician board certified in internal medicine. Dr. Maru is passionate about primary care, preventive medicine, nutrition and climate health – helping patients live healthier, longer lives in ways that are sustainable and personalized. She sees patients in the Inova 360º Concierge Medicine – Elm St. office. Every year, many people set…

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Lettuce be happy: nourishing our minds through food

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Poonam Maru, DO  is a primary care physician board certified in internal medicine. Dr. Maru is passionate about primary care, preventive medicine, nutrition and climate health – helping patients live healthier, longer lives in ways that are sustainable and personalized. She sees patients in the Inova 360º Concierge Medicine – Elm St. office. As we move…

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Understanding your annual wellness exam

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Madhu Henry, MD is a primary care physician board certified in internal medicine. Dr. Henry is dedicated to the prevention of disease, focusing on diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol management and their cumulative risk on the cardiovascular system. She integrates Western and Eastern medicine to expand access to care and improve patient outcomes. She sees patients in…

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Sleep hygiene: why quality sleep matters

Adam Hodes, DO, is a primary care physician board certified in internal medicine. Dr. Hodes focuses on preventive medicine that is founded in evidence-based practice. His approach prioritizes compassionate communication, ensuring that patients feel informed and empowered in their healthcare decisions. He sees patients in the Inova 360 Concierge Medicine — Ballston office. In our current world,…

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