Blog Archive

Telehealth appointments exploded during the pandemic, and many people discovered they prefer virtual visits for certain types of care. You can see your doctor from home, skip the commute, and avoid waiting rooms. But telehealth isn’t the right choice for every medical situation. At Maryland Medical First P.A. in Parkville,...

December is the deadliest month for heart attacks. Emergency rooms see a spike in cardiac events during the last week of the year, with deaths peaking on Christmas Day and the day after. The combination of stress, overindulgence, and ignored symptoms creates dangerous conditions for your cardiovascular system. At Maryland...

Living with diabetes requires constant vigilance about blood sugar levels, medication timing, and dietary choices. But there’s another critical risk that often goes unnoticed: Diabetes can actually hide the warning signs of heart disease and heart attacks. November is National Diabetes Awareness Month — the perfect time to focus on...

A small cut or scrape might seem like no big deal. For most people, minor wounds heal within a week or two without much thought. But if you have diabetes or smoke cigarettes, that same small wound can turn into a serious medical problem. In honor of National Diabetes Awareness...

If you have arthritis, you’ve probably heard conflicting advice about exercise. Some people worry that moving painful joints will make things worse. Others insist that staying active is crucial for managing symptoms. The research is clear: exercise helps reduce pain in people with arthritis — when performed safely. At Maryland...

Despite being the leading cause of death for American women, heart disease remains widely misunderstood. Only about 44% of women even realize it’s a major threat to their health. At Maryland Medical First P.A. in Parkville, Maryland, board-certified internal medicine physician Narender Bharaj, MD, and our expert team find that...

Home blood pressure monitoring has become a cornerstone of modern hypertension management, with recent guidelines now making it a recommendation for most patients.  At Maryland Medical First P.A. in Parkville, Maryland, board-certified internal medicine physician Narender Bharaj, MD, and our team recognize that these readings often provide a more accurate...

When you wake up with a stuffy nose and start sneezing, figuring out the cause isn’t always straightforward. At Maryland Medical First P.A. in Parkville, Maryland, board-certified internal medicine physician Narender Bharaj, MD, and our team see patients struggle with this issue often, especially during peak allergy seasons. Understanding the...

Most people see their doctor when something hurts. They book appointments for headaches that won’t go away or coughs that linger for too long. This approach treats problems after they develop, but it misses opportunities to prevent them entirely. At Maryland Medical First P.A. in Parkville, Maryland, board-certified internal medicine...

Cholesterol often gets a bad rap regarding heart health. But did you know there's a type of cholesterol that actually helps your heart? It's called high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, and having higher levels of it is a good thing. In this month’s blog, board-certified internal medicine physician Narender Bharaj, MD,...