Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group

11/15/2025

Pelvic organ prolapse – also called pelvic floor relaxation – is common. While some women may experience mild prolapse without noticeable symptoms, others may need treatment.

Dr. Amy Banulis explains how to prevent this pelvic floor condition, and how exercise, diet and lifestyle changes can help.

Pelvic organ prolapse is common in postmenopausal women. Learning how to do Kegel exercises may help prevent this pelvic floor condition.

11/14/2025

Are your headphones damaging your hearing? Dr. Nitinkumar Patel, a head and neck surgeon at Kaiser Permanente, explains why volume control matters more than device type.

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Headphones and earbuds are part of daily life for many people but using them incorrectly can put your hearing at risk. Here is how to enjoy your audio safely.

11/13/2025

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11/13/2025

The extra hour from daylight saving time can disrupt your circadian rhythm. Dr. Keisha Sullivan, a sleep medicine physician at Kaiser Permanente, tells WTOP News that sleep procrastination is the biggest mistake people make.

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Technically, we’ll gain an extra hour of sleep when Daylight Saving Time ends on Nov. 2, and clocks “fall back.” But that time change can still throw off your sleep, leaving you feeling groggy and sluggish.

11/12/2025

Collagen supplements are expensive and largely unregulated, yet proven collagen protection is accessible. Dr. Randa Khoury, a dermatologist at Kaiser Permanente, recommends daily sun protection, quality sleep, limiting sugar, and avoiding smoking.

🔗 Read Dr. Khoury's guide on what really protects your collagen: https://k-p.li/3Xc5k6o

11/11/2025

Not only is it important for us to recognize and thank veterans and their families for their service, but also to identify and treat service-related mental and physical health conditions.

Dr. Fazi Sabi explains conditions that commonly affect military service members and veterans.

Guest contributor Farzaneh Sabi, MD, is a board-certified ob-gyn with the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group. She sees patients at the Kaiser Permanente Gaithersburg Medical Center.

11/10/2025

Dermatitis, including eczema and other types of skin inflammation, can be hard to deal with.

A dermatologist shares home remedies and tips that can help soothe flare-ups.

Eczema, contact dermatitis, perioral dermatitis can be frustrating skin conditions. A dermatologist suggests home remedies and advice on when to see a doctor.

11/09/2025

Worried about what your teenage son is seeing on social media?

Dr. Mutsa Nyakabau, a pediatrician at Kaiser Permanente, tells WTOP that 75% of boys ages 11-17 regularly encounter content promoting unrealistic body standards.

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Social media-fueled “digital masculinity” is shaping teen boys’ ideas on manhood and growing up.

11/08/2025

The biggest mistake people make when we fall back? Going to bed later thinking they'll get an extra hour of sleep. Dr. Julie Chen, an internal medicine specialist at Kaiser Permanente, explains to Fox 5 DC that this causes fatigue, bad moods, and less energy.

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11/07/2025

Sea moss supplements are trending, but Dr. Eddye Bullock, an internal medicine physician at Kaiser Permanente, says the science doesn't support the hype. These unregulated supplements can contain heavy metals and may be unsafe for people with thyroid conditions. Consult your doctor before trying it.

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11/06/2025

Two days out from our Welcome to Wellness events!! Join us this weekend (11/8 and 11/9) at:

⭐️ Kaiser Permanente Bowie Medical Center (MD)
⭐️ Kaiser Permanente Lutherville-Timonium Medical Center (MD)
⭐️ Kaiser Permanente Haymarket Medical Center (VA)

⏰ All Saturday events 11:30-4pm
⏰ All Sunday events 12-4pm

11/06/2025

Excited for an upcoming cruise? Dr. Eddye Bullock, an internal medicine physician at Kaiser Permanente, wants to make sure you stay healthy so you can enjoy every port.

🔗 Read to learn Dr. Bullock's advice: https://k-p.li/3X40W9o