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Why It’s Essential to Exercise When You Have Arthritis Oct 9th, 2025

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...

How Heart Disease Differs for Women Oct 7th, 2025

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...

Monitoring Blood Pressure at Home: Who Should Do It and How Sep 26th, 2025

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...

Allergy, Cold, or Flu: How to Tell the Difference Sep 25th, 2025

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...

The Importance of a Comprehensive Annual Physical Aug 20th, 2025

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...

5 Ways to Increase Your HDL (aka: Good Cholesterol) Aug 1st, 2025

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,...