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Your Guide to Sunscreen: Protect Your Skin this Summer
Summer is approaching quickly, which means the sun’s rays are about to be a lot stronger, making wearing sunscreen essential to prevent sun damage. There are many types of sunscreen on the market, and choosing the best…
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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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Empowering Health Management: MyRiverside MyChart
MyRiverside MyChart serves as a secure digital gateway, offering convenient access to all your health data from a single platform. Through this online portal, you can seamlessly tap into your electronic medical record, ensuring that…
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Cultural Perspectives on Mental Health
Understanding Cultural Differences in Mental Health Advocacy The stigma surrounding mental health is lessening, thanks to increased advocacy and awareness. Yet, some cultures still display biases towards people wrestling with their mental health.
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Ease Into Exercise
Getting back into a fitness routine after a break can be challenging, but with the right approach, it can be a rewarding experience. Amanda Blanchette, Certified Personal Trainer (NASM) and Fitness Specialist at…
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Don’t Worry, Be Happy with a New Hip
Our joints are essential to movement. From our knees to the smallest bones in our ears, our joints keep us moving smoothly. However, as we age, so do our joints. If you experience…
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Updated Supplemental Breast Screening Guidelines
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has updated its supplemental breast screening guidelines to now recommend a breast MRI in conjunction with screening mammography for women at an increased risk for breast cancer. As an…
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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.