Heart & Coronary Issues
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…
May is Stroke Awareness Month
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Stroke is the 5th leading cause of death and #1 cause of disability in the U.S. Stroke occurs when a blood vessel to the brain or within the brain is either blocked by a clot or ruptures. When it happens, part of the brain doesn’t get the blood and oxygen it needs causing cells to…
March is National Kidney Month
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Celebrated each March, National Kidney Month is a time to spread awareness about kidney health, chronic kidney disease, and the importance of getting tested. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a serious condition in which the kidneys are damaged or can’t filter blood as well as healthy kidneys. Because of this, excess fluid and waste products…
How does Heart Disease Affect Women?
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Heart Disease is the number one killer of women in the U.S. According to the CDC, about 1 in 16 women age 20 and older have coronary heart disease. Many women can take steps to prevent heart disease by knowing the risk factors and making healthy lifestyle choices. Women’s Heart Health Risk Factors The top…
The Hispanic/Latino Community and the #OurHearts Movement
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February is American Heart Month! Did you know that people who have close relationships at home, work, or in their community tend to be healthier and live longer? One reason, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), is that we’re more successful at meeting our health goals when we work on them…
Make Heart Health Part of Your Self-Care Routine
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Devoting a little time every day to care for yourself can go a long way toward protecting the health of your heart. Simple self-care, such as taking a moment to de-stress, giving yourself time to move more, preparing healthier meals, and not cheating on sleep can all benefit your heart. And that’s a good thing,…
Heart Health and the African American Community
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February is American Heart Month! Did you know that people who have close relationships at home, work, or in their community tend to be healthier and live longer? One reason, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), is that we’re more successful at meeting our health goals when we work on them…
