Top-Rated Doctors 2010

A survey of five hospitals in the Northern Virginia area reflects a medical microcosm of the nation.

Sloughing Off Winter Skin

Ready for some spring cleansing?

Beautiful Any Time of Year

Winter takes a toll on skin, making it look drab, dry and pale. But Northern Virginia makeup artists say that the right regimen and right makeup application can combat winter’s harsh effects. With their help, we’ll show you how to get flawless-looking skin, as well as explore other trends for winter.

Look Great, Feel Better

Some salons’ community service is a cut above

Top Dentists 2009

Northern Virginia Magazine conducted a Dental Survey of the area, and here’s what we found out.

Skin Repair

When diet and exercise aren’t enough, some turn to surgery to tighten up

Hair-Blazing

First Ladies turn the tide of style in D.C., but none has had quite the impact of Michelle Obama. From up-dos to flats, brooches to slacks, workouts and work, she’s changing not only the way area women dress, but how they view themselves.

Posh and Pregnant

Pregnancy should be a time filled with excitement and eager anticipation Of the bundle of joy headed your way in nine months … but a slightly less glamorous side still permeates: the symptoms that leave you feeling a bit drab about your looks.

Soothe Your Soul

We’ve explored 20 local spas—many with multiple locations—where you can escape and savor budget-conscious treatments.

Brain Power

We spend our lives creating memories that can be stolen by age. The goals we set for our children can be interrupted by delays. Fortunately, the region’s physicians are working hard toward improving the lives of Alzheimer’s and Autism patients. These are their stories—and their patients’…