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The Secret Lives of Dentists

WEBWindows overlook a courtyard garden, which runs at a much slower pace. Here sits a life-size bronze statue of a boy picking his way across the grass on home-made stilts—his pants rolled up, a dog nipping at his heels. The statue was created by noted artist, writer and dental school alumni Dr. William H. Turner.

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The Science of Friendship

WEBThe Science of Friendship. A neuroscientist finds the key to connection in movement. For some, the spark of friendship comes naturally. Others, not so much. And while friendships can be serendipitous—a combination of proximity and luck—our ability to create social ties also protects our health. In fact, social isolation increases our risk

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A Million Lives Saved and Counting

WEBBuilding a National System More than 400,000 people in the U.S. are alive today thanks to one or more transplanted organ. In 2022, the country marked a milestone: one million transplants since the first successful one—a kidney, donated by one twin to his identical brother—took place in Boston in 1954.

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Ahead of the Game

WEBAs if we need another reason to worry, the CDC has identified antimicrobial resistance as an “urgent global health threat.” Fortunately, a research team at UVA Health has discovered a solution to stem the tide of antibiotic-resistant germs, which served as a contributing factor in the deaths of five million people worldwide in 2019.

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Health Warrior Sows Seeds of Success

WEBEmmett recalls. Then, last January, a full-page article appeared in The Wall Street Journal touting the benefits of the super fuel, naming Health Warrior as the brand of seeds used by Baltimore Ravens’ running back Ray Rice. Within a few hours, the fledgling company’s bagged seeds were the #2 selling food in the grocery department on Amazon.

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A Revealing Reset

WEBMince garlic and ginger. Mix together hoisin, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger powder in a bowl. Cook carrots, pepper, bok choy stems, minced garlic, and ginger in 1 tablespoon avocado oil over medium heat for 5-6 minutes until softened. Add bok choy leaves and cook an additional 2-3 minutes.

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Northern Virginia: Best Services Winners 2021

WEB1st: Northern Virginia Pediatric Associates. 107 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church NorthernVirginiaPediatrics.com, 703-532-4446. Northern Virginia Pediatric Associates, P.C. was founded in 1975 as a medical practice for the physical and mental health of children from birth to age 21 and to provide support and guidance for parents.

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An Ounce of Prevention

WEBIt includes a full review of the patient’s medical history. We do tests, including exercise stress tolerance, EKG, vision and hearing screening, glucose tolerance, body composition, and carotid artery measurements to assess for vascular disease. Then we spend an hour to 90 minutes going over everything. We discuss results and we put …

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Magazine Virginia Living

WEBMay 15, 2024. Caroline Kettlewell. Culture. Up in Flames. When a glittering evening in 1811 turned tragic, it claimed 72—including Virginia's Governor. Read more. May 15, 2024. Virginiana. Illustration by Sammy Newman.

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Haute Hospital Digs

WEBLenox Hill Hospital in New York City, for instance, blushed when the press revealed that Beyoncé had given birth in its VIP suite with four flat-screen televisions and a bed for dad. Not so with the Gumenick Suites, which pre-dated the trend, opening two in 1988, followed by four more in 1991. They’re plush and proud, with brochures and a

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Top Doctors 2022

WEBTop Doctors 2022, your go-to resource for the best healthcare in the state, is a comprehensive guide to more than 1,000 of Virginia’s best medical professionals, nominated by their peers in the field and thoroughly reviewed by our staff. Click here to browse Virginia Living’s Top Doctors 2022. For more on health and wellness, order a …

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King Spa in Chantilly

WEBFor all its Korean authenticity, King Spa could be a symbol for the American Dream. It was founded by Byung, who immigrated to the United States in 1970, and slowly built a spa empire, opening the country’s first Korean-style spa in northern New Jersey in 2001, followed by locations in suburban Chicago and then Dallas.Chantilly is their

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Get Healthy Vienna! Expo 2023

WEBGet Healthy Vienna! Expo 2023. May 20, 2023. Vienna Community Center 120 Cherry Street SE , Virginia 22180. Get Healthy Vienna! Expo 2023 is hosted by the Vienna Business Association (VBA) Health, Wellness and Fitness Committee, and will feature more than 30 local exhibitors that will share information about the services, …

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