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Make the connection – Changing how you think may change how you feel
Maybe this question has been on your mind: Can my mental state affect my physical health? Doctors have suspected for centuries that there is a powerful tie between mind and body, and modern medical studies…
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Peripheral Artery Disease – Don’t ignore poor circulation
No matter where it happens in your body, poor circulation can be a serious problem. A prime example: peripheral artery disease (PAD). Syed Hussain, MD “PAD happens when arteries to the legs (and sometimes…
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A healthy start for you and your baby
5 REASONS YOU NEED PRENATAL CARE Here’s one of the most important things you should do as soon as you learn you’re pregnant: Make an appointment for your first prenatal care checkup. It’s the health…
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Straight and steady does it. The importance of retaining posture, balance and flexibility
What are the secrets to staying healthy as we age? You probably know the usual recommendations, such as eating a nutritious diet, exercising and maintaining a healthy weight. But it’s also important to focus on…
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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…
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Strokes: why prevention and action are the best medicine
This may seem obvious, but it’s true: No one wants to have a stroke. It’s the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. and a significant cause of adult disability. That’s why taking steps…
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The most advanced EMERGENCY CARE close to home
Commitment to community seen in ER remodel Advanced emergency care is something every community should have access to. This is something Riverside Healthcare has always believed in, and they recently completed an 18-month, $14-million remodel…
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Is It Time to See a Cardiologist?
While each of the human body’s organs, tissues, cells (and more) play an essential role, some are more important than others. For example, you can live without a limb but you cannot live without a…
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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…
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Moving freely again: Spinal surgery helps active woman get her life back
For nearly two decades, a bad back kept Sharon Monson on the sidelines. “I missed out on a lot of things,” says the 39-year-old from Wilmington. Monson had always been active, whether playing bass in…