By Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
Many older adults suddenly find themselves struggling to survive in situations of isolation and loneliness, often for the first time in their lives.
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It may not be a topic you want to discuss, but it should be.
Colorectal health is something which both men and women should be aware of, oftentimes women think of colon and rectal cancers as men’s diseases, something doctors say is absolutely not true.
The new school year is upon us, which means that many parents and students have already started their back-to-school shopping.
In addition to the all-important decision of what clothes to buy, one is also faced with the important decision of which backpack to buy.
As parents, we try to do everything we can to keep our kids safe and happy. The start of the school year is a great time to arm them with skills to recognize and handle bullying situations, which 25% of school-age children experience. With only 40% of bullying incidents being reported to an adult, Stop Bullying offers the following tips to recognize the signs of bullying.
Signs of bullying include:
Are you experiencing chronic headaches that are interfering with your day-to-day routine?
If so, you are not alone. Millions of Americans suffer from migraines every day. In fact, they are becoming more recognizable as a chronic issue because of the variety of triggers that can lead to migraines, specifically stress.
Backpacks stuffed with fresh school supplies sit by the door. A snazzy new lunchbox waits to be packed. A carefully selected outfit hangs in the closet.
Ready, set, go … the new school year is about to start.
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It is estimated that one in three Americans suffer from at least one mental health issue, but research shows that women are at a much higher risk to struggle with a mental health disorder throughout her lifetime than men. Here are a few ways to increase your mental wellness.
1. Talk to your physician
Many men dealing with changes in urination, ejaculation and/or erections suffer in silence, but one urologist says it shouldn’t be that way.
Dr. Pratik Desai of Potomac Urology is a fellowship-trained urologist with Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center. He wants to change the misconceptions many people have about urologists.
Are your health goals wreaking havoc on your grocery bill? Have you bought into the myth that eating healthy will break the bank?
There are many ways to achieve a balanced and nutritious diet without spending a fortune on groceries from week to week.
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After facing a high-risk pregnancy, Louise Fife gave birth to a baby boy who, like her, is now happy and healthy.
Louise and her husband Phillip were new to the area. Louise, 52, was pregnant with the couple’s first child. A friend recommended the OB/GYN practice About Women, and soon, Louise was seeing Dr. Baraty, a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology.