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What are CT Heart Scans and why are they important?
Dr. Amit Zachariah, an Interventional Cardiologist at the Riverside Heart and Vascular Institute Heart health is something you can take into your own hands, as there are many modifiable risk factors associated with cardiovascular…
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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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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 in five attacks are “silent,” meaning damage was done but the affected…
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Steps You Can Take TODAY to Reduce Lung Cancer Risk
Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in men and women and makes up for the most cancer-related deaths. Here’s what you can do to lower your risk: Don’t smoke Nearly 9 out…
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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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Sexual Assault Awareness: Myths, Specialized Care, and Community Resources
Deanna Booker, RN is a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program Coordinator at Riverside Healthcare Sexual assault affects millions of Americans. Yet, it remains one of the most underreported crimes. Deanna Booker, Sexual Assault…
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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…
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The Time is Now to Schedule Your Annual Mammogram
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime. Thanks to advances in technology, early detection and increased awareness, the survival rates for breast cancer have continued to rise in recent…
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What You Need to Know About Atrial Fibrillation
It is estimated that 2.7 million Americans are afflicted by atrial fibrillation (AFib), a condition in which the top and bottom portion of the heart are out of sync. The result may be a rapid…
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A Return to Sports and Possible Injuries
Athletic trainers are key in keeping athletes healthy. Students are returning to school, meaning high school athletes across the state are returning to sports. This green light is great news for thousands of…