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Dr. Adam Friedman, Department of Dermatology comments on how to keep your skin healthy while washing your hands. See full article here.
People who keep weight off tend to have several habits in common. The following strategies can help you achieve long-term weight loss. Exercise every day People in the National Weight Control Registry, a group of more than 10,000 members, have lost an average of 60 pounds and kept their weight…
Your annual wellness visit is the ideal time to check in with your doctor about the best ways to take care of your health. As you age, you may need some new tests. Others may no longer be required. This is just one topic on your list to discuss when you meet with your doctor. Here’s how to make…
Tis' the season to be jolly! Jolly? Or is it rushed, stressed, and stuffed? Even if you don’t celebrate a holiday this time of year, you can likely feel the busyness in the air. You may also hear people talk about how much they have to do…or how much weight they gain. The good news is it doesn’t…
You've done your homework, made your plan, and tossed out all your cigarettes. Now the big day is here. It's day one of your plan to quit smoking. If you can make it through this first day and this first week, when nicotine withdrawal symptoms are at their worst, you'll be on your way to success.
Dr. Adam Friedman, Department of Dermatology, Professor & Interim Chair of The GW Medical Faculty Associates and the Director of Supportive Oncodermatology is one of a handful of U.S. experts practicing supportive oncodermatology - dermatologists who treat the skin related side…
Even rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of those who attended the 8th Annual GW Blush Luncheon to benefit the GW Mammovan. The Ritz-Carlton rolled out a pink carpet in honor of the event, and Washington DC’s only mobile mammography unit was proudly on display for tours. Dr. Robert Kelly, CEO of The…
Danielle C. exercises religiously and makes her health a priority, so when she was suddenly diagnosed with a serious and rare brain condition at age 27, it was a shock. While exercising, she felt a sharp pain in her head that continued to bother her for the next couple of days. “It was the worst…
Minor foot wounds such as blisters or cuts can cause serious complications if left unattended. This is even more true in people living with diabetes, because these patients often experience a loss of sensation in their lower extremities. “As a side effect of poorly controlled blood sugar over time…
Want to make your brown eyes blue? You've got lots of company. Decorative contact lenses have grown more and more popular. Young people especially like them. You can even find contacts that look like cat eyes or sports team logos. You can buy contacts with no prescription at some beauty salons,…