Heart & Coronary Issues
A Healthy Blood Pressure: What You Need to Know
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High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects millions of men and women of all ages. Here are some facts, tips, and resources to help you keep your blood pressure in a healthy range.
Seven ways to support healthy blood pressure during pregnancy
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Pregnant or planning a pregnancy? Even if you’ve never had high blood pressure. About half of pregnancy complications, such as having a preterm baby, are related to high blood pressure.
Air Quality and Health: Breathe Easier by Being Air Aware
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Understanding Air Quality’s Effect on Health: For decades, air quality has been a major public health and environmental concern. Millions of Americans encounter air pollution that can cause serious health issues.
Healthy Eating for a Happy Heart
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An unhealthy response to stress can be hard on your body, especially your heart. Learn why and how to eat more foods that nourish.
Are You Heart Smart?
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Take our short Heart Smart Quiz to test your knowledge about having a healthier heart.
September is PAD Awareness Month
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September is Peripheral Artery Disease or P.A.D. awareness month. A time for us to raise awareness about this chronic circulatory condition.
Celebrate a Healthy Heart! February is American Heart Month
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Each year in February, the River Bend Medical family, along with the NHLBI, the American Heart Association, and countless others endeavor to raise awareness about heart conditions and promote heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. American Heart Month is a great time…
What You Need to Know about Cholesterol
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We’ve all heard that we should watch out for high cholesterol, but what is it, and what do we need to know about cholesterol? What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in your blood. Your liver produces cholesterol, and it’s also in some foods such as dairy and meat products. Your body…
