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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Seven ways to prevent falls

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Falls can cause broken bones and head injuries More than 30% of people older than 65 – and 50% of those living in long-term care facilities – fall each year. These falls can cause everything from broken bones to severe head injuries and even death. In many cases, these falls could have been prevented through more…

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