Health Updates & News
Understanding Melanoma
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Skin cancers are by far the most common of all cancers. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that occurs when melanocytes start to grow out of control. Melanoma accounts for about 1% of skin cancers but causes a large majority of skin cancer deaths. While melanoma is much less common than some other kinds […]
Signs of Stroke and Reducing Your Risk
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Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and #1 cause of disability in the United States. A stroke can happen to anyone, at any age, at any time, so it’s important to know how to lower your risk of stroke, and what to do if you suspect you or someone with you is experiencing stroke symptoms.
Concerns About Vaccines
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At River Bend Medical Associates, we believe in preventative medicine. Preventative medicine is the understanding that many serious diseases can be avoided entirely if their causes are addressed long in advance. Preventative medicine typically includes tools in order to attack problems from multiple angles: recommending lifestyle choices, encouraging annual physicals, scheduling screenings for certain diseases […]
9 Health Benefits of Berries: A Burst of Flavor and Nutrition
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Berries aren’t just a delicious treat; they’re nutritional powerhouses packed with vitamins, minerals, and powerful plant compounds. Including them in your diet can offer a variety of health benefits, making them a smart and tasty addition to your daily meals and snacks. 1. Antioxidant Powerhouse: Berries are rich in antioxidants, which combat harmful free radicals […]
Sleep for Good Health
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Sleep is essential for good health and wellbeing. Good sleep promotes wellness and resilience while poor sleep negatively impacts almost all aspects of your body and mind. Studies show that not getting enough sleep or getting poor quality sleep on a regular basis leads to sleep deficiency which is linked to many chronic health problems, including […]
Whey Protein Waffles
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diabetic friendly, kidney friendly, low sodium, heart healthy, low carb, family friendly
Bringing Better Heart Health to the Hispanic/Latino Community
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Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States but impacts some communities disproportionately? Health problems that increase the risk of heart disease are common in Hispanic/Latino communities, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes and being overweight. Having multiple risk factors increases the risk of heart disease. […]
Heart Attack Symptoms in Women and Men
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A heart attack is a life-threatening medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. Heart attacks occur when blood flow to the heart muscle is blocked and your heart cannot get enough oxygen. Many people erroneously think the warning signs of a heart attack are sudden, like a movie scene where someone clutches their chest and falls to […]
Taking Action to Protect #OurHearts
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States – 1 in 5 people die from it each year, even though it is largely preventable. Research shows that many Americans will likely develop some form of heart disease, but you don’t have to be one of them. According to the National Heart, […]
