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Do you have a loved one struggling with forgetfulness or memory loss? Are you worried their symptoms are a sign of a more serious cognitive condition? If so, you know how difficult memory loss can be — for you and your loved one.  At Prima Medicine in Fairfax and South Riding, Virginia, our compassionate providers […]

If you’re carrying excess weight, you’re not alone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly three-quarters of American adults are overweight, and about 43% of those are obese.  Unfortunately, being overweight or obese increases your risk of developing many serious health conditions, including multiple forms of heart disease, cancer, liver disease, infertility,

Did you know that arthritis impacts more than 50 million American adults, making it the leading cause of disability in the United States? Joint pain and inflammation, which can make carrying out even simple daily tasks a challenge, characterize this degenerative disease.   At Prima Medicine, with offices in Fairfax and South Riding, Virginia, our care

If you’re struggling with a mood disorder, you’re not alone. At least one in five American adults has a diagnosed behavioral health condition, and many more may suffer without an official diagnosis.  At Prima Medicine in Fairfax and South Riding, Virginia, our experienced care team offers compassionate guidance on many mental health issues, ensuring you

The new year is just around the corner, making this the perfect time to give yourself the gift of a healthy weight. But, losing extra pounds can be very difficult, especially if you go it alone. In fact, although about half of American adults report trying to lose weight each year, nearly 74% of American

If you’re one of the 35 million Americans diagnosed with diabetes, you already know the disease affects your body’s ability to regulate blood sugar. And you probably know that issues with your kidneys can result.  But many people don’t know about other serious health conditions that uncontrolled diabetes can cause. At Prima Medicine in Fairfax

Did you know about 35 million Americans have diabetes? That’s 11% of the men, women, and children in our country! What’s more? An additional 88 million adults have prediabetes.  Left untreated, prediabetes can become Type 2 diabetes, a disease that stops your body from managing blood sugar. Type 2 diabetes can also lead to additional

It may be hard to believe, but almost half of all American adults have chronic high blood pressure. This condition, called hypertension, can lead to serious complications, including death, if left untreated.  Doctors often refer to chronic high blood as a “silent killer,” because it doesn’t usually have any obvious symptoms until it triggers an

If you’re like most Americans, you have many obligations competing for your attention. When things get busy, it can be easy to let routine appointments and commitments slide.  But prevention is the best medicine when it comes to your health, which means making sure you make — and keep — proactive appointments, such as annual

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that affects more than 18 million Americans. But many people don’t realize they have sleep apnea until someone they live with complains about the loud snoring or strange breathing they have while they sleep.  Unfortunately, untreated sleep apnea can be dangerous to your health. The good news is