Everyday Health & Wellness
Celebrate American Heart Month: Join 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…
Healthy New Year’s Eve
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Thanksgiving is over and many of us may have eaten too much pie and stuffing. Instead of giving up on our health goals, try making simple swaps to keep you feeling your best for the rest of the year. You’ll be ahead of the game once the New Year starts! By Carmelita Lombera, Clinical Nutritionist,…
Healthy Holidays
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The average American gains 10-15 pounds from October 31st – January 1st. You don’t have to be one of those people! Here’s your guide to make the most of the holiday season while staying on track with your health goals. You will be ahead of the game come January 1st! By Carmelita Lombera, Clinical Nutritionist,…
November is American Diabetes Month
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American Diabetes Month is designed to focus the nation’s attention on this ever-growing disease the issues surrounding diabetes and the many people who are impacted by the disease. Diabetes is a disease in which a person’s blood glucose (or blood sugar) levels are exceedingly higher than normal. This type of sugar is found in the…
Meet our newest Doctor: Dr. Borofka
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We are happy to announce that we are adding a new practitioner to our River Bend Medical Associates team at our Greenhaven location in South Land Park. Dr. Kristian Borofka attended medical school at Touro University California after having completed her B.S. in Biochemistry at Santa Clara University. Dr. Borofka was born and raised in…
Meet Alicja Correll D.O.
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We are thrilled to welcome Doctor Alicja Correll to our River Bend Medical Associates team in West Sacramento. Dr. Correll is a board-certified family medicine physician. She graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her family medicine residency training with University Hospitals in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Correll was born in Poland and…
Healthy Living Tips for Seniors
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Young or old, it’s important to take care of yourself and prevent illness. But if you’re a senior, (age 65 or older}, something as simple as a common cold or the flu can progress and lead to complications. This includes secondary infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia, an ear infection, or a sinus infection. If you…
Fall Season food guide
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After a hot summer, we welcome the cooler temperatures of fall. From apples to broccoli to sweet potatoes, the fruits and vegetables of autumn make for a season of delicious recipes, both sweet and savory. To celebrate this rich time of year, we’re kicking off fall with this fall produce guide. Buy produce that is…
