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Every February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on the health of our heart, the organ that dutifully pumps blood throughout our body. While American Heart Month has been observed every February for decades and much progress has been made in improving heart health over that time, there is still much to be
Do you ever wonder why you sneeze? Or hiccup? Or cry? The human body takes it upon itself to do a variety of things to help keep us healthy. Let’s take a look at some of those things our bodies do and why. What Causes Sneezing? Think of your nose as an air filter for
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, an opportunity to highlight a very important aspect of women’s health. A lot of progress has been made in the fight against both cervical cancer and its main cause, the human papillomavirus (HPV). Decades ago, cervical cancer was the leading cause of cancer death for American women. Fortunately, thanks
Happy New Year! For many, the start of a new year is an opportunity to reset and begin anew. Perhaps that means starting a good practice or phasing out a bad one. Maybe it means both! For many of us, this dynamic takes the form of a New Year’s resolution. Health-centered resolutions tend to be
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The holiday season is upon us and it is time to celebrate with family and friends. Hopefully, the holidays will provide you the opportunity to slow down at the end of a long year and enjoy the season. The health care providers of Privia Medical Group North
It’s time to make your list and check it twice! The holiday season is here and if you’re looking for gift ideas for family and friends, why not consider something that could be beneficial to their health and well-being? Whether it’s the friend who enjoys time in the kitchen, the fitness buff who never misses
Our bodies move a lot in any given day. We probably don’t even think much about it – that is, until something goes wrong and common maneuvers we took for granted suddenly become painful or difficult. The field of orthopedic medicine involves the many facets of the human musculoskeletal system. That includes bones, ligaments, joints,
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a good time to turn attention to a chronic disease that affects more than one out of ten Americans. Diabetes is serious and can lead to several health complications. However, while there is not a cure, diabetes can be managed to improve someone’s quality of life and lessen the long-term
The approaching end of the year presents a window of opportunity for many Americans – the chance to evaluate your current health insurance benefits and determine if any modifications are in order. That’s because for many employer-based insurance plans, the annual open enrollment period occurs at the end of the calendar year. That’s the time
Nearly two years in to the COVID-19 pandemic, the circumstances surrounding this global health threat continue to evolve. The good news is doctors, scientists and public health officials have made tremendous strides in a short amount of time in treating those who get sick and developing effective vaccines to prevent people from getting sick in
