What Causes Cold Feet And Hands?
For many people in Washington DC, their primary complaint about the cold weather months of December through March is that their feet and hands always seem to be cold. For the entire winter, these people feel like they’re in a battle with the weather, constantly turning up the thermostat, layering their socks, and bundling up […]
Losing ACA Coverage? Medics USA Can Help
Last year the United States held its general election to decide who would serve as the 45th President. The controversial winner was Donald Trump, who ran on a Republican platform that included the promise of repealing the Affordable Care Act. Here at Medics USA, we’re in the business of providing high quality primary and urgent […]
Planning A Healthy Super Bowl Party
The regular season of NFL is finally over and at long last football fans know who’s going to the Super Bowl! Unfortunately for those of us living in the D.C. area, it won’t be our beloved Washington Redskins. The two teams who lived to fight another day are the New England Patriots (surprise, surprise) and […]
Answers To Frequently Asked Questions About Primary Care Doctors
Here at Medics USA in Falls Church, we want you to know that we’re dedicated to helping you build a healthy lifestyle. We understand that you have a lot on your plate, with responsibilities and social activities pulling you in all directions. We also realize that you don’t want to have to spend a lot […]
Things To Consider When Looking For A Primary Care Physician
Choosing which doctor will provide primary care for your family isn’t a decision that should be taken lightly. However, it’s often a decision that people are forced to make quite quickly, as it’s typically part of the insurance sign-up process. At Medics USA, we realize that here in Washington D.C. you have many options for […]
Safe Snow Shoveling Tips To Keep In Mind This Winter
As we detailed in a previous post, the holidays can be quite hazardous to your health (and no, we’re not just talking about the fact that you’ll be cooped up with your relatives for 48 solid hours). Between burns and scalds in the kitchen, to frostbite incurred while shooping your way down the ski slopes, […]
3 Holiday Health Hazards That Aren’t So Jolly
For most people, the holidays are a wonderful time of year! Not only does the weather cool off and bring the possibility of beautiful snow, but most people also get a few days off to spend with friends and family. You probably don’t think about the holidays as being a time when your health is […]
3 Ways To Strengthen Your Immune System
As we mentioned in a previous blog, it’s officially cold and flu season! This is the unfortunate time of year where infections and viruses seem to make their way around offices and schools like wildfire. When it comes to viruses, there’s little you can do to prevent yourself from falling victim besides coming into your […]
3 Gross Summer Health Threats All Swimmers Should Know
Summer is hot. In the Washington DC area, it’s not only hot but it’s unbearably humid as well. The combination is very much like sitting in a stinky sauna that someone built inside a brick pizza oven. Not very pleasant. To escape the muggy misery of Washington DC in the summer, many residents take advantage […]