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Did you know? Recent research from Stanford Medicine suggeststhat people who received the shingles vaccinehad a LOWER risk of dementia. What the research suggests Large population studies observed up to a ~20% LOWER risk of dementia Strongest association seen in older adults Why might this matter? ✔ Prevents shingles ✔ Reduces nerve pain complications ✔ May reduce inflammation linked to brain health Who should consider it? Adults 50 years and older Adults with weakened immune

Christmas is a reminder that health is more than numbers, lab results, or daily steps.Connection, joy, and community matter too. Holiday health tip: Take a short walk after meals and make time for rest—small habits make a big difference. Wishing you and your family a warm and healthy Christmas season. 🎄 JCA Primary Care 📍 Germantown, Maryland Baekcheol Lee, CRNP

Flu activity is currently high in Maryland. To help protect yourself and others: Get your flu vaccine if you haven’t already Wash your hands frequently Wear a mask if you are sick Stay home if you have fever or flu-like symptoms If you feel unwell, please contact your provider. JCA Primary Care 12401 Middlebrook Road, Suite 170Germantown, Maryland P: 240-203-8820 Baekcheol Lee, CRNP

Lifestyle changes can help reduce gastric reflux symptoms. Maintaining a healthy weight, adjusting sleep position, avoiding trigger foods and late meals, stopping smoking, and wearing comfortable clothing may significantly improve symptoms.If symptoms persist, please speak with your provider. JCA Primary Care Baekcheol Lee, CRNP 📍 Germantown, Maryland

Vitamin D and calcium can strengthen bones and help reduce the risk of hip fractures. However, excessive vitamin D intake may be harmful, so discuss the appropriate amount for your health needs with your provider.

You can’t stop aging, but you can  prevent muscle loss. After age 60, muscle mass decreases by 1–2% every year — protect it starting now. JCA Primary Care – Germantown, Maryland This video was created with the help of AI.Some visuals may differ slightly from real-life appearance. #Sarcopenia #SeniorHealth #MuscleHealth #HealthyAging#PreventiveCare #PrimaryCare #JCAPrimaryCare#GermantownMaryland #Healthcare #Wellness#StrengthTraining #MedicalInfo #AIVideo#HealthTips #WellnessC

According to the CDC, 1 in 3 adults in the U.S.  has prediabetes. Small changes make a big difference.Start your morning with coffee that says goodbye to sugar. This video was created with the help of AI. Please excuse any minor visual inaccuracies. The medical content has been carefully reviewed by JCA Primary Care to ensure reliability. 🩺 JCA Primary Care – Germantown, Maryland

据美国疾控中心（CDC）统计， 每三位美国成年人中就有一位 处于 糖尿病前期 。微小的习惯改变，也能带来巨大的健康差异。今天，就从一杯 “告别糖的咖啡”  开始吧。 本视频由人工智能（AI）协助制作。 如有轻微视觉不准确之处，敬请谅解。 医学内容已由 JCA Primary Care 仔细审阅，以确保可靠性。 🩺 JCA Primary Care – Germantown, Maryland 。

🇺🇸 English The influenza (flu) virus can survive on surfaces.It can remain infectious for up to 2 days on objects like door handles, phones, and desks.To stay protected, wash your hands often, cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing,and disinfect shared surfaces regularly. 🇪🇸 Spanish (Español) El virus de la influenza (gripe) puede sobrevivir en las superficies.Puede seguir siendo infeccioso hasta por 2 días en objetos como manijas de puertas, teléfonos y es

Did you know it takes about 2 weeks for the flu shot to build full protection? Don’t wait until it’s too late! Stop by and get yours today!

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