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Our Understanding of Eating Heart Healthy Is Evolving. This NoVA …

WebHigh blood pressure, unhealthy cholesterol levels, diabetes, and obesity are health conditions that increase the risk of heart disease–and all are connected to what …

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Latest Health, Medical & Fitness Features in Northern Virginia

WebFrom restaurants and shopping, to local events and activities, our monthly magazine is a must-read for anyone living or working in NoVA. Northern Virginia Magazine brings you …

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These stories of what inspires local doctors will brighten your day

WebThese stories of what inspires local doctors will brighten your day. As part of our annual Top Doctors 2021 list, we asked local doctors to tell us, in their own words, …

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How Telehealth Transformed From a COVID-Era Stopgap to a …

WebDoctors See Benefits, Too. Telemedicine isn’t only convenient for patients — it helps many busy physicians with their schedules, too. Dr. Marwah Tareen, a primary …

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15 Tips for Navigating the Healthcare System in NoVA

WebHow to Choose a Hospital. Do your homework. Some hospitals have Yelp reviews. There is also a relatively new website from the Centers for Medicare and …

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Meningococcal Disease Outbreak Spreads to Northern Virginia

WebMeningococcal Disease Outbreak Spreads to Northern Virginia. There have been 32 cases of the disease since June 2022, and a Northern Virginia man’s family …

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A guide to the massive fitness facility The St. James

WebThe massive, 450,000-square-foot fitness destination offers sports leagues, dining, family activities and more. The St. James, the luxury health and wellness center …

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Inova Plans to Start Building New Springfield, Alexandria Hospitals

WebThe Falls Church–based health system filed building permits for both. Once approved, construction could start on the $612 million Springfield hospital near the …

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How Important Is a Good Night's Sleep

WebBut, although we get short-term benefits for getting more work done, the long-term detriments of lack of sleep are pretty profound.”. The National Sleep …

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Crisis Receiving Center Plan in Prince William County Moving …

WebThe plans call for 16 crisis stabilization beds for adults, 16 recliners where people can remain for 23 hours of observation, and eight recliners and eight beds for …

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OAK Health Club opens in Ashburn

WebOAK Health Club, a 20,000-square-foot fitness center, recently opened at the intersection of Route 7 and Riverside Parkway in Ashburn. Among its amenities are …

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Why Customized Wellness Retreats Can be More Beneficial Than …

WebOn the other hand, wellness retreats create an experience that’s custom designed to meet a guest’s needs for overall well-being — that is holistic health and …

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The opioid crisis is in Northern Virginia

WebIn Virginia, 1,507 opioid deaths in 2017 put the drug as the leading cause of unnatural death in the state, ahead of firearms-related deaths (which saw 1,041 deaths …

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The Dangerous Conditions That Shut Down State Mental Hospitals …

WebThe Dangerous Conditions That Shut Down State Mental Hospitals Last Summer Still Haven’t Gone Away. With psychiatric hospitals closing, violence rising in …

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Looking for a Healthier Lifestyle

WebEat Your Fruits and Veggies. “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.”. There’s a good reason for that saying. Fruits and vegetables are a valuable part of a …

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National Nursing Shortage: Causes and Impacts

WebPatient Impact. Patients feel the ripple effect of the nursing shortage. An understaffed hospital can lead to long wait times and higher occupancy rates, which …

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Fairfax County Opens Wellness Center for First Responders

WebBy Will Vitka June 13, 2023. Fairfax County opened a public safety wellness center for the county’s first responders Monday. It’s a first of its kind in the NoVA area. Officials said …

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New Virginia Laws Go into Effect in January

WebNew Virginia Laws Go into Effect in January. From medical insurance to tax exemptions, here’s what will change in Virginia law starting in 2024. By Maggie Roth …

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