Dream On: Why sleep is critical for good health
Northern Virginians are among the healthiest people in the nation. Yet when it comes to getting their daily dose of shut-eye, it’s a different story, and that’s a problem.
Northern Virginia’s concussion wake-up call
For every concussion reported, experts estimate 26 are ignored or treated at home. Medical providers across the region are working to change that by increasing awareness about concussions and making it easier for people to get the care they need fast.
The Pain Puzzle
If you live with chronic pain, you are not alone. according to the institute of medicine (iom), 100 million Americans have what is known as “persistent pain.” And while there is no cure for chronic pain, a multidisciplinary approach can help put the pieces together so patients can get back to living their lives.
The Future of Medicine is Already Here
Hospitals across Northern Virginia are embracing technologies and programs that improve the odds for patients and take the hassle out of health care in the process.
The New Way of Aging in the Old Dominion
Senior living is changing. That, in turn, is shaping the ways family caregivers support their loved ones as they age.
2010 Top Daycare Centers
To assuage your fears, we’ve complied a list of centers in NoVA that go above and beyond their call of duty.