Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group

12/22/2025

As you're preparing holiday meals, be mindful of how much sodium you're adding.

Cutting back on sodium can improve your overall health and lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. Dr. Anne Halsey explains: https://k-p.li/3FJF5Lz

12/21/2025

Unrealistic expectations for the holidays can end up causing stress. Loneliness and grief can also be heightened during this season.

Try these strategies to protect your mental health during the holidays.

12/20/2025

Keep your winter skincare routine simple. Dr. Randa Khoury, a dermatologist at Kaiser Permanente, tells Fox 5 DC that a gentle cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen are all you need.

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12/19/2025

Small food swaps can have a big impact on longevity. Dr. Angela Hsu, a geriatrician at Kaiser Permanente, shares with HuffPost simple changes like choosing products without added sugar, eating colorful vegetables, and using olive oil instead of butter.

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“Longevity isn’t about strict restriction. It’s about micro-optimizations practiced daily."

12/18/2025

Concussions can disrupt a child's ability to think, feel, and function. Dr. Samuel Milbin, a pediatrician at Kaiser Permanente, shares how parents can recognize symptoms, manage recovery, and prevent head injuries in active kids.

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12/17/2025

Crowded spaces like airports and cruise ships are ripe for respiratory viruses—and traveling long distances can increase risk for deep vein thrombosis.

Dr. Amardeep Athwal shares tips to help you stay healthy whether you travel on a plane, train, ship, or car.

A doctor from Kaiser Permanente gives tips to stay healthy and reduce your chances of getting sick while traveling.

12/16/2025

Fibroid treatment no longer requires major surgery. Dr. Stella Blosser, an ob-gyn at Kaiser Permanente, explains how the Sonata System shrinks fibroids without incisions—patients go home the same day and return to normal activities within days.

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Sonata is a procedure to treat fibroids.

12/15/2025

The holiday season can be an especially stressful time of the year, but there are ways to establish a less frenetic pace.

Here are a few tips to enjoy a meaningful, calm and connected holiday this year: https://k-p.li/4fc3UiX

12/13/2025

Holiday gatherings kick off flu season. Dr. Amar Athwal, a family physician at Kaiser Permanente, tells Northern Virginia Magazine why flu vaccines protect entire communities and how frequent handwashing stops transmission.

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The flu will likely start spreading in the area. A Northern Virginia physician offers advice on staying healthy.

12/12/2025

Liver cancer care is advancing fast. Dr. Mohammed Loya, an interventional radiologist at Kaiser Permanente, explains to Northern Virginia Magazine how IR offers patients minimally invasive alternatives to surgery—with comparable results and much faster recovery.

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A Kaiser Permanente radiologist shares what you need to know about liver cancer, how it's treated, and recent advancements.

12/11/2025

Social media influencers are promoting unsafe sleep practices for babies.

Dr. Christina Brown, a pediatrician at Kaiser Permanente, warns WTOP News that safe sleep requires only a firm mattress and fitted sheet—no stuffed animals, blankets, or bumpers.

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Most new parents, at one time or another, seek information about how to help their newborn sleep through the night. What they see on social media could put their baby at risk.

12/10/2025

Did you know that eating a large meal can be similar to extreme physical exertion for your heart?

Dr. Ameya Kulkarni, a cardiologist at Kaiser Permanente, explains to Washington Post how heavy meals can increase heart attack risk, particularly for those with preexisting conditions.

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Eating a large meal high in saturated fats, calories and processed carbohydrates may increase the risk for certain health events such as a possible heart attack.