MedStar Health Blog

The struggle to lose weight and keep it off can lead to frustration and self-doubt. Too often, weight management conversations overemphasize “trying harder.” If you don’t get results, this approach s...

It’s a common experience for anyone with a smartphone: You notice a sudden, unusual health symptom and, within moments, you’re punching phrases into a search bar.  Whether you&rsqu...

This article was written by Harsh Thakkar, Community Outreach Manager, MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital.  When I was 20, I sustained a spinal cord injury. At the time, it felt like my ...

Recurring upset stomach? Battling a bloated gut all too often? Diarrhea affecting daily life? Celiac disease could be the cause. An estimated 2 million people in the U.S. live with this chronic diges...

Managing or preventing chronic conditions such as diabetes, pre-diabetes, or heart disease  can feel overwhelming. But there’s a path to better health—one that helps you build health...

The holiday season is prime time for thoughtful gifts, and plenty of wish lists contain hopes for a smartwatch or fitness tracker. These popular devices promise to help us run farther, sleep deeper, ...