Tag: health
Your Views: Strokes can strike seemingly healthy people
To the editor:
In response to the letter, “Learn to spot a stroke and save a life,” I wanted to share our family’s story so...
The secret to life is simpler than you think
By Megan Brown, Ph.D.
Do you want to know the key to life? More specifically, do you want the secret to living a happier, longer...
Floating away stress and anxiety
By Mara Benner
What do D.C. United’s Wayne Rooney, Olympian Carl Lewis, singer-songwriter Peter Gabriel and actor Susan Sarandon all reportedly have in common? They...
Pets: Tackling the challenge of canine obesity
By Kim Gilliam
Heading into the winter months, many of us start thinking about how to avoid weight gain, with cold weather threatening to limit...
Life Well Lived: Protect your health before the storm hits
By Dr. Vivek Sinha
When Hurricane Michael slammed into Florida this past month, it affected hundreds of thousands of people. Power was lost, homes were destroyed,...
Seniors: How to prepare for open enrollment
By Nelva Hernandez
Each year, employees who get health insurance through their employers are familiar with the open enrollment period, the time frame to make...
Center for Alexandria’s Children honors team of ‘superheroes’
The Center for Alexandria’s Children honored its superheroes – a specialized multi-disciplinary team of first responders who work on the front lines of child abuse...
Pets: How your dog affects your health
By Kim Gilliam
Scientific Reports found that dogs may help reduce their owners’ risk of cardiovascular disease through companionship and by motivating their owners to be active.
It...
Life Well Lived: What to know about prostate cancer
By Dr. Vivek Sinha
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer for men in the United States. It’s anticipated that 165,000 men will be...
Seniors: AARP approves Alexandria’s age-friendly plan
By Jane King
As we grow older, our focus turns to assuring that high-quality, affordable health care is available where we live. What we may overlook...
