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City of Manassas tourism climbs

Published September 5, 2018 at 10:27AM | Updated January 27, 2020 at 11:38PM

The Virginia Tourism Corporation has released the 2017 state and local economic impact data. It is another record year for Virginia with expenditures reaching $25 billion supporting 230,000 jobs, $5.9 billion in salaries & wages and $1.7 billion in state & local taxes.

All Virginia localities saw an increase in travel expenditures in 2017 compared to previous year. The travel industry in the Commonwealth has continued to grow eight years in a row. Travel expenditures increased at a compound annual growth rate of 3.9% since 2010.

Back to school tips: ‘It is a different time…Trust your gut, you know your children better than anyone’

By Potomac Local News

Published September 5, 2018 at 10:16AM

As students around Prince William County head back to class, we chat with Sentara Nurse Practitioner Stephanie Schutter RN, MSN, CFNP on some tips you & your family might want to consider for the new school year.

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Protect the senior in your life. Learn about Lyme disease treatment and prevention.

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Published September 4, 2018 at 4:03PM

In a previous article, we discussed the importance of recognizing symptoms of Lyme disease in seniors. We said Lyme disease can be difficult to diagnose, especially in seniors, as it can mirror dementia, as well as chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis and more. Because it is common for seniors to report joint pain, muscle aches, fatigue and dizziness, doctors often feel that the symptoms may not be that out of the ordinary and miss a diagnosis. Knowing all this and advocating for testing is the first step. Next comes treatment.

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Bloated? Not digesting food? Gastroparesis could be the issue.

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Published August 29, 2018 at 2:45PM

Ever had a full, bloated feeling?

Those symptoms may not sound unusual, but they’re just some of the key indicators for people suffering from Gastroparesis.

Home Instead Senior Care walking again to end Alzheimer’s

By Press Release

Published August 23, 2018 at 5:22PM | Updated August 23, 2018 at 11:31PM

Everyone has a reason to end Alzheimer’s.

Each year more than 400,000 people in over 600 communities nationwide come together for the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® — the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. While we all have our own reason to step up to the start line, our eyes are set on the ultimate finish — the end of Alzheimer’s.

How to buy a home when you have student loan debt: Tips from The Fauquier Bank

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Published August 22, 2018 at 9:38PM | Updated October 10, 2018 at 3:35PM

If you went to college, there’s a good chance you’re among the more than 70 percent of graduates with student loans to repay.

While those loans allowed you to achieve educational goals, they could affect your ability to achieve another part of the American dream — buying a home.

SentarAlert gives patients, visitors instant texts during critical safety events

By Potomac Local News

Published August 21, 2018 at 2:07PM

The emergency department at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge.

Patients and visitors to Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, as well as all Sentara Healthcare hospitals and outpatient facilities, are now able to receive timely text messages during critical safety events. A new opt-in emergency notification service dubbed SentarAlert allows anyone in Sentara facilities to receive the same texts Sentara employees receive through our emergency notification system (ENS).

SentarAlert allows patients and visitors to text a keyword unique to each Sentara facility or region to 333111 and immediately begin receiving critical safety messages. SentarAlert will begin the service with two critical safety notifications: Active Shooter and Evacuation. At 120 characters, notifications are brief and cryptic, like tweets, and designed to be augmented by overhead pages in hospitals and sites with public address systems.

Does the senior in your life have Lyme disease?

By Potomac Local News

Published August 19, 2018 at 4:00PM | Updated August 20, 2018 at 7:33AM

Jack and Jacqueline St.Clair, Owners Home Instead Senior Care of Manassas.

Maybe the name Kris Kristofferson rings a bell, or maybe it doesn’t. Either way, here’s a little story about the songwriter and actor who is now 80.

For several years, it was thought he was suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or some other kind of dementia. His memory had been deteriorating. Then in June 2016, he revealed he was misdiagnosed. What he actually had was Lyme disease.

Remember that time you sat in front of a TV or computer, ate a meal, but didn’t savor a single bite?

By Potomac Local News

Published August 16, 2018 at 12:43PM

Mindful eating is the act of being conscious of the flavor, texture, and smell of our foods as well as our thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations as we eat. This requires one to eat slowly and genuinely relish each bite. It is not a diet, but mindful eating can help us achieve a healthy weight.

Eating mindlessly is an unconscious habit of eating without paying attention to what, how, why or how much we eat. Have you ever sat in front of the TV or computer and eaten a meal, but didn’t savor a single bite?

From walking to paddling, doggie exercise is important

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Published August 16, 2018 at 11:27AM | Updated December 20, 2018 at 9:49AM

Do you own a dog? If so, you may sometimes ask yourself if your four-legged friend is getting enough exercise.

Exercise is essential for dogs to live happy and healthy while under your care. Dog owners always ensure that their pet is getting enough food throughout the day. However, food alone is not the only factor that affects a pet’s health and well-being.