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  • Dr. Hayden Pasco in Short Pump is treating anxiety. Symptoms may include insomnia, heart palpitations, stomach pain, excessive worry, and short temper or mood swings. You can turn the tide with increased
    Dr. Hayden Pasco in Short Pump is treating anxiety. Symptoms may include insomnia, heart palpitations, stomach pain, excessive worry, and short temper or mood swings. You can turn the tide with increased

  • In The Fan Lauren Richardson is keeping a close watch on falls in the older population. A person is more likely to have a fall if they have dementia, leg weakness, arthritis, balance problems or if they
    In The Fan Lauren Richardson is keeping a close watch on falls in the older population.

  • Lauren Richardson is trying to convince her patients to shed the winter pounds. On average Americans gain 5-7 pounds over the winter months. Now that the weather is warming up, it is a perfect opportunity
    Lauren Richardson is trying to convince her patients to shed the winter pounds.

  • Lauren Richardson is helping her patients with tension headaches. Stress is the most common trigger for tension headaches. Take ibuprofen 400mg at the onset of the headache and every 4-6 hours until
    Lauren Richardson is helping her patients with tension headaches.

  • The dry weather is leading many people in Richmond to Paul Strehler's office to have dry skin and eczema treated. The symptoms include dry itchy skin, often with red patches and flaky areas. Treat
    The dry weather is leading many people in Richmond to Paul Strehler's office to have dry skin and eczema treated.

  • Another difficult problem is the norovirus. Symptoms usually include nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramping. Proper hand washing with soap and water is the best prevention for this issue. There
    Another difficult problem is the norovirus.

  • We have finally seen the sun, but in Richmond, Lauren Richardson is seeing cases of seasonal effective disorder. It can occur during the winter months. It most commonly affects women and young adults
    We have finally seen the sun, but in Richmond, Lauren Richardson is seeing cases of seasonal effective disorder.

  • Lauren Richardson is warning her patients about colon cancer. Colon cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the United States, affecting both men and women. It is slow growing and often times
    Lauren Richardson is warning her patients about colon cancer.

  • Dr. Thomas Veech is treating upper repository infections that aren't quite the flu. Symptoms may include cough, runny nose/nasal congestion, fatigue and sore throat. Prevent this sickness by washing
    Dr. Thomas Veech is treating upper repository infections that aren't quite the flu. Symptoms may include cough, runny nose/nasal congestion, fatigue and sore throat. Prevent this sickness by washing

  • Lauren Richardson is encouraging her patients to get regular exercise. Exercise has a number of benefits. It improves your mood, increases your energy level and boosts your immune system. Set a weekly
    Lauren Richardson is encouraging her patients to get regular exercise.

  • As the temperatures drop, furnaces are being turned on and up and that means you need to be aware of the hidden dangers. Dr. Paul Strehler is warning about carbon monoxide poisoning and house fires.
    As the temperatures drop, furnaces are being turned on and up and that means you need to be aware of the hidden dangers.

    Dr. Paul Strehler is warning about carbon monoxide poisoning and house fires.

  • Lauren Richardson wants to remind her patients to plan ahead so they don't find themselves in a position to drink and drive. With all of the holiday festivities, it can be easy to get carried away. Driving
    Lauren Richardson wants to remind her patients to plan ahead so they don't find themselves in a position to drink and drive.

  • The holiday season usually means families getting on the road to see loved ones. Before you take off for Christmas, make sure you take your health into account. Lauren Richardson says it's a good idea
    The holiday season usually means families getting on the road to see loved ones. Before you take off for Christmas, make sure you take your health into account. Lauren Richardson says it's a good idea to take some important essentials with you.

  • It is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but let's face it, the holidays can be stressful. Lauren Richardson is a physicians assistant in the fan. She is helping her patients cope with
    Lauren Richardson is a physicians assistant in the fan. She is helping her patients cope with holiday stress.

  • Lauren Richardson is treating the common cold. Symptoms can include nasal congestion, sneezing, sore throat, cough, low grade fever, headache and fatigue. On average, adults have two to three episodes
    Lauren Richardson is treating the common cold.

  • Dr. Lauren Richardson is giving her patients advice to prepare for the holidays. She says maintain your weight, don't gain. The average American gains five to seven pounds over the holiday season. The
    Dr. Lauren Richardson is giving her patients advice to prepare for the holidays. She says maintain your weight, don't gain.

  • Lauren Richardson is helping her patients with ostearthritis. Osteoarthritis is a common disorder and can be troubling to many adults. There are ways that you can decrease pain and swelling and prevent
    Lauren Richardson is helping her patients with ostearthritis.