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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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Saving Hearts from Surgery
Structural Heart team uses the latest technology and techniques to provide a less invasive option. At Riverside, our Structural Heart team works to evaluate, manage and treat patients with structural heart diseases. In the past,…
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SPINES: Orthopedics or Neurosurgeons?
When it comes to our spines, many patients have questions and concerns on who to go to for the best care. Our spines are made of bones, so an orthopedic specialist is best, right?…
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What is Parkinson’s Disease?
Parkinson’s disease occurs when there is decreased dopamine production in the brain, which makes it difficult for the brain to coordinate muscle movements. Lower dopamine levels can also lead to mood and cognitive issues later…
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GRATEFUL for great care – A young woman’s breast cancer journey
Lexie Painter was enjoying a few carefree winter days in 2020 with friends in St. Louis. When she hopped into the shower one morning, she happened to run her hand across her right breast…
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Protect your brain from serious injury
A hit to the head can be painful. It can also be deadly— about 150 Americans die every day from injuries related to what’s called a traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBI is a major cause…
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Tips for Winter Joint Pain Relief
Winter weather—particularly cold—can cause slow, achy joints, making it hard to move. If you’re looking for winter joint pain relief, here are some tips to help you avoid the discomfort brought on by the…
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Processing Loss: Why Children Need Help Navigating Grief
Raunak Khisty, MD, MPH is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Hospitalist at Riverside Medical Center. Grief is something we all experience at some point in our life. But, children process loss differently than adults.
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What are CT Heart Scans and why are they important?
Heart health is something you can take into your own hands, as there are many modifiable risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease. If you smoke, are overweight or obese, lead a sedentary lifestyle,…
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The Benefits of Exercising with Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a is a neurodegenerative disorder, which over time affects a person’s speech and movement. The disease typically affects individuals 60 years of age and older, and it’s commonly associated with severe shaking…