Food & Nutrition
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Weigh to Healthy Living is Here
Community members looking to make healthy lifestyle changes have a powerful new tool in the Weigh to Healthy Living Program. This six-month weight management program from the Riverside Healthcare Endocrinology and Diabetes Wellness…
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Navigating Weight Management for Women: A Lifelong Journey
Weight management is a journey that women embark upon at various stages of life, each phase presenting unique challenges and opportunities. Sometimes it is hard to know what to focus on. Here are some insights…
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Hormones: Your body’s hardworking heroes
Hormones control many essential functions, such as blood sugar, development of reproductive organs, growth and energy production, moods, sleep cycles, and weight. Ashraf Uddin, DO, Riverside endocrinologist “Hormones are one of the ways your…
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Healthy Holidays: A Guide to Family Well-being During the Festive Season
The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and togetherness, but it’s crucial to prioritize the health and well-being of your family. Riverside Healthcare is here to offer valuable tips to ensure a happy…
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Navigating Healthy Choices During the Holidays with Diabetes
The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and indulgence. However, for those living with diabetes, maintaining healthy eating habits can pose a challenge amidst the plethora of tempting treats. Sara Yap, MD…
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Nourishing Your Health: Food Nutrition Basics
Good nutrition is the foundation of a healthy and fulfilling life. Understanding the basics of food nutrition is essential for making informed choices that promote overall well-being. Balanced Diet for Optimal Health A balanced diet…
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Lifestyle Changes to Lower Your Blood Pressure
Are you someone who struggles with high blood pressure? Have you ever wondered if medication the only way to bring the numbers down? While for some medication might be necessary, your lifestyle can play a…
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Prediabetes: Take the path to prevention
Sometimes, if we’re lucky, we get a heads-up about a potential problem—like a traffic jam that is blocking our route—which allows us to change course and go in a different direction. Learning you have prediabetes…
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How Education can Support Your Diabetes Journey
Diabetes is a medical condition where a person’s body does not create enough insulin or any insulin to help turn food into energy. The main types of diabetes are type 1, type 2, and gestational…
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Tips for Successfully Managing Your Weight
Dr. Rubina Baig, Family Medicine Provider at Riverside Healthcare’s Frankfort Campus. In the United States, 36.5% of adults are obese. Another 32.5% are overweight. Combined, this represents more than two-thirds of the adult American…