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Where to go when? Immediate care, emergency room or primary care
Your kid falls down the steps. Or the knife slips while you’re chopping vegetables. Or your chest suddenly hurts. What do you do? David Cherry, NP-C, Riverside Immediate Care You need to choose among…
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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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Breathe easy: Help for navigating spring allergies
Spring is here, and with it comes the vibrant burst of blossoms and the warmth of the sun. However, for many, this season also brings the sneezing, itchy eyes and runny noses caused by allergies.
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Develop healthy social media habits
Social media can be great for connecting and keeping in touch with people. But it can have a dark side too. If you’ve ever felt lonely, depressed, inadequate or anxious after scrolling through social media,…
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Protecting Your Health: Understanding the HPV Vaccine
In recent years, discussions about vaccines have become more prevalent, and rightly so. Vaccines are one of the most effective tools we have in preventing the spread of diseases and protecting public health. Among these…
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Running Injuries and How to Avoid Them
A variety of factors can lead to running injuries including technique, terrain, footwear, and more. “Every person is different and has a unique stride, which also means injuries can vary from person to person,” says…
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Breaking the Stigma Surrounding Men’s Mental Health
“Men don’t cry. They don’t complain. They’re stoic.” These are all antiquated statements, and they are also completely false. Yet, a stigma surrounding men’s mental health remains in today’s society, which is a great disservice…
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Debunking Common Sleep Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction
Quality sleep is essential for our overall health, yet there are many misconceptions surrounding it. Let’s unravel some of these myths to pave the way for better sleep habits. Myth 1: Your body gets used…
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MyFitRx Program: Eight-Week Plan to Improve Overall Health
Staying active is an integral part of leading a healthy life. Yet, exercise can be intimidating, particularly if it hasn’t been a personal habit or if an individual lives with certain medical conditions. The MyFitRx…
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Heartfelt Healing: Conversations on Grief and Growth
Pathways Program: Helping Individuals Healthfully Process Loss and Grief Everyone experiences mental health challenges from time to time. Some are more severe than others, but all are worthy of attention. At the Pathways Program at…