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HealthCurrents – How To Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally!
Have you ever heard of the “silent killer?” Untreated high blood pressure, or hypertension, directly increases the risk…
Active Fun for the Whole Family:
According to the CDC, children need at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day. As parents you are the number one influencer in your child’s life and promoting a healthy lifestyle starts with you. Here are a few ways to make physical activity a part of your daily life.
Make the switch for a healthier you!
Instead of sitting and playing fetch with your pet…take them for a walk Instead of driving to the park or store…ride your bike Instead of playing on your phone…Turn on music and…
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HealthCurrents – Healthy Habits Start with You
Riverside developed the Fit 4 Life program around the goad to help fight the growing epidemic of childhood…
How to Tell If Your Fruits and Veggies are Ripe!
Now that you know what’s in season, here are some tips on how to tell if the fruits and vegetables you’re CRAVING this time of year are ripe: Avo…
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HealthCurrents – Garden-to-Table
If it’s fresh, garden–to–table produce you CRAVE, look no further than your own…
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HealthCurrents – Back to School Anxiety
A new school year is just about to start, and most kids are feeling mixed emotions—excitement and a…
Healthy Backpack Tips
Wearing a backpack that doesn’t fit right or is too heavy can strain growing backs and shoulders. Here are some great tips from the physical therapy professionals at Riverside Healthcare: Carry no more than 10-15% of…