Caregivers
Is Your Teen Driving Distracted? Tips to Keep Them Safe
There’s been a big push to discourage phone use while driving. Many states have laws in place requiring “hands free” and other measures. Yet, distracted driving involves more than talking or texting on one’s phone.
The Importance of Childhood Immunizations
Before medical science gave us vaccines, many children died from diseases such as whooping cough, measles, and polio. While those same infections still exist, vaccine protection means they are a relatively rare occurrence. Riverside…
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is observed in June as an opportunity to spread the word about and discuss Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Keep your brain sharp by incorporating these healthy habits into your…
Do You Have a Primary Care Provider (PCP)? Here’s Why You Should
It’s understandable why someone might wait until they get “sick” to enlist the help of a physician. However, there are so many health-related concerns that benefit from a proactive approach to one’s care. A primary…
Women and Sleep: Are You Putting Your Health at Risk?
Sleep is a crucial component of healthy living. During sleep, your body and brain perform healing activities. Without it, you’re not able to operate throughout the day as your “best self.” Kathleen Gallagher, Manager…
Managing Mental Health around the Holidays
A jam-packed social calendar, deadlines at work, the loss of a loved one, or sunless winter days may have you feeling less than merry around the holidays. Here are some ways in which…
Choosing a Primary Care Provider
Whether you have been putting off finding a primary care provider, or maybe you are just ready for a change, establishing a primary care provider is the starting point for better health.
3 Ways to Boost Mental Health During a Pandemic
Managing stress, depression, and anxiety during the COVID-19 outbreak can feel overwhelming. Dr. Raunak Khisty, Psychiatrist with Riverside Behvairoal Medicine, shares three ways you can boost mental health during a pandemic.
Colonoscopy: What to Expect and Why They’re Important
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in men and women in the United States, excluding cancers of the skin. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2020, 104,610…
What You Need to Know About Heart Disease
What You Need to Know About Heart Disease In the United States, someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds. But, not every heart attack looks the same. In fact, one…