Family/Primary Care
Spring Has Sprung In Virginia!
After a record-setting winter, paralyzing snow storms and icy conditions, most of us are ready for spring like never before! Mild sunny days, daffodils, and… Continue Reading
Know the 10 Signs Early Detection Matters
Your memory often changes as you grow older. But memory loss that disrupts daily life is not a typical part of aging. It may be… Continue Reading
Food, Chemicals and Your Brain
This month, I want to address chemicals found in processed foods and neurological health. Many of the studies about these additives were done on animals…. Continue Reading
Medical Alert Systems For When You Fall
Approximately 13.3 million people age 65 and older will experience a fall this year. On average that is one fall every 2.3 seconds. This doesn't… Continue Reading
Stress and a Glass of Water
Here is a lovely metaphor about stress; the author is unknown. While leading a seminar on the topic of stress management, a young lady confidently… Continue Reading
Handling Stress In Everyday Life
When we perceive an event as disturbing or threatening, we experience stress. Our ancestors experienced stress when they had to fight off wild animals and… Continue Reading
How To Prepare For Young Drivers On the Road during Back-to-School Season
It's that time of year again. Back-to-school season is in full swing, and that means high school juniors and seniors will be starting driver's education… Continue Reading
Our Children's Nutrition and Health
Obesity rates in the U.S. are significantly on the rise. Based on the 2000 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 15 percent of children age… Continue Reading
Loving and Thriving In Relationships
When women are in secure relationships, they heal faster, suffer fewer depressions, and express higher levels of happiness. That seems so intuitively obvious. What does… Continue Reading
High Medical Bills Help Is Just A Phone Call Away
The ability for people to payhigh medically related bills is getting more and more difficult and is a growing problem. The problem has grown to… Continue Reading
