Everyday Health & Wellness
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…
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.…
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,…
Your Secret Weapon for Positive Mental Health
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Our mental health plays an important role in our physical health. January, recognized as Mental Wellness Month, provides an opportunity to focus on your mental health awareness and self-care. Research shows that mental health significantly impacts your physical health as well. Strong mental health can help reduce your risk of heart attack, chronic conditions, and…
Are You Looking for a New Primary Care Physician?
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A primary care provider or PCP is specialized in preventing, diagnosing, and treating a wide variety of health conditions. A primary care physician may come from family practice or internal medicine, depending on your needs. River Bend Medical Associates’ primary care physicians treat you and your family with expert care. At our doctor’s office you can find…
Guard Against COPD at Every Stage of Life
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For people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), breathing is often front of mind because it can be difficult, and it gets worse over time. There is no cure yet for COPD, but we provide these NHLBI recommended strategies to protect your lung health at every age.
Support for Caregivers Means Better Care for Loved Ones with COPD
Caring for someone with #COPD can be complicated. The COPD Caregiver’s Toolkit, developed by @BreatheBetter & @RespHealth, includes information, advice, and tools to help care for someone with COPD.