July 13, 2021 By Eileen West, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD
Recently, I went to see my dermatologist, and she noticed a small area on my leg which didn’t look right. She did a shave biopsy. It turned out to be…
July 13, 2021 By Eileen West, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD
The Delta variant which first appeared in India and has now been identified in 96 countries, has now become the dominant strain in the United States, representing more than half…
June 15, 2021 By Eileen West, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD
Headaches are a leading cause of time spent out of commission–time you were going to use to get work done, go to the gym, spend time with family, but instead…
May 11, 2021 By Sarah Contrada, DPT
In 2019, a simple fitness test caught headlines in the Washington Post with the provocative title, Can this test tell you how long you’ll live? The test itself is simple,…
April 5, 2021 By Eileen West, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD
It’s estimated that about 41% of women experience sexual dysfunction, compared to 31% of men. So, then, why are there at least six brand name drugs to treat erectile dysfunction…
March 3, 2021 By Eileen West, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD
ADHD, or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by persistent inattention, with or without hyperactivity. Importantly, it causes deficits in executive function. Executive function refers to our brain’s ability…
January 28, 2021 By Anna Spoelhof, FNP Friends, how have you been sleeping? Insomnia, trouble falling or staying asleep, is a common symptom of stress or anxiety. So, it’s no wonder that so many of us aren’t…
January 27, 2021 Eileen West, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD
There’s more and more conversation around a woman’s heart health – and for good reason. While men are twice as likely to have a heart attack compared to women, heart…
January 6, 2021 Eileen West, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD
As of December 30th, 2020, in the state of Virginia, only frontline healthcare workers and long-term care facility residents are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine (Phase 1a of the…
July 30, 2020 By Eileen West, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD
Relationships with friends, family and coworkers are a source of happiness, joy (and yes, sometimes stress and frustrations). But, when it comes to your health, the good far outweighs the…
July 20, 2020 By Eileen West, MD, FACP, NCMP, CCD
Women have known for years that getting enough vitamin D is important to ensure bone health and prevent osteoporosis. Researchers have also noted over the years that vitamin D may…
May 21, 2020 Written by Peter Tippett, MD, PhD
CEO careMESH; Chairman DataMotion; ex Presidential Advisor; Norton Antivirus creator This post was originally published on LinkedIn on April 7, 2020. Reprinted with permission of the author. We all hear…
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. MS is unpredictable. Some people may be only mildly affected. Others may lose the ability to see, write, speak, or walk. It is important to note that no two individuals experience the same symptoms and these symptoms can also change or fluctuate over time.
With the days getting longer and the first signs of warmth returning to the air, we know spring is coming. Spring is typically associated with new beginnings and fresh starts. It’s the perfect time to tidy up, physically and mentally. Spring cleaning isn’t just about sprucing up your living space, it’s also about rejuvenating your body & mind. Check out the blog linked below for tips on how to declutter your mind and space! https://www.mymsmedicine.com/blog/revitalize-your-mind-and-body-the-ultimate-guide-to-spring-cleaning
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