Prevention
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Why Choose a Senior Life Community with a Care Continuum?
As we journey through life, it’s essential to plan for our golden years, ensuring not only comfort and security but also comprehensive care tailored to our evolving needs. One of the key decisions in this…
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Nourishing Your Health: Food Nutrition Basics
Good nutrition is the foundation of a healthy and fulfilling life. Understanding the basics of food nutrition is essential for making informed choices that promote overall well-being. Balanced Diet for Optimal Health A balanced diet…
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Mammography Matters: Detecting Breast Cancer Early is Key
Dr. Cassandra Lacher, Oncologist at the Riverside Cancer Institute In a world where early detection can mean the difference between life and death, the value of screening mammography cannot be overstated. It’s not just…
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Your Key to Wellness: Primary Care and Screenings
In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining good health can often take a backseat to our busy lives. However, Riverside Healthcare emphasizes the critical importance of having an established primary care provider and staying up-to-date with regular…
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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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Is Your Teen Driving Distracted? Tips to Keep Them Safe
There’s been a big push to discourage phone use while driving. Many states have laws in place requiring “hands free” and other measures. Yet, distracted driving involves more than talking or texting on one’s phone.
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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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Be on the lookout for melanoma
Melanoma has a well-deserved reputation as the most serious form of skin cancer. It can be hard to treat and potentially lethal if it isn’t caught early. If caught early, a simple surgical procedure may…
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Do You Have a Primary Care Provider (PCP)? Here’s Why You Should
It’s understandable why someone might wait until they get “sick” to enlist the help of a physician. However, there are so many health-related concerns that benefit from a proactive approach to one’s care. A primary…