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Celebrate Healthy Aging Month
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September is Healthy Aging Month. As we age, we become aware of the changes in our minds and bodies. Living a healthy lifestyle can help you deal with those changes. It may also prevent some health problems and help make the most of your life. You can celebrate Healthy Aging Month by practicing these five […]
September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
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Maintaining good dietary choices and a healthy lifestyle is essential to your family’s health and preventing childhood obesity.
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 […]
Teach Your Little One’s Proper Hand Washing
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Cleaning your hands is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. Handwashing not only helps you from catching germs but spreading them, too – especially to others who may be more at risk for illness. Hand hygiene is an important lifelong habit to teach kids for staying healthy. […]
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 […]
Sun Safety Tips
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The majority of skin cancers are caused by over-exposure to UV (ultraviolet) rays. While most UV exposure comes from being exposed to the sun, it can also come from some man-made sources like sun lamps, and tanning beds. People who get a lot of sun and are overexposed to ultraviolet rays are at greater risk […]
Being Out and Open with your Doctor
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For members of the LGBTQ+ community, the thought of coming out to their healthcare provider can be anxiety-inducing and stressful. Many patients worry that transparency regarding their sexual orientation or gender identity will be met with judgment and hostility, and unfortunately many have had negative healthcare experiences in the past. At River Bend Medical Associates, […]
Viral Hepatitis Facts for Gay and Bisexual Men
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Viral hepatitis is a disease that affects the liver most commonly caused by one of three types of viruses: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C. According to the CDC, among young adults, an estimated 10% of new Hep-A cases and 20% of new Hep-B cases occur in gay or bisexual men. If involved in […]
