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Because the brain ages along with the rest of the body, it’s common to occasionally have trouble finding the right word or remembering where you put your keys. Still, significant cognitive decline isn’t a normal part of aging. You can take proactive steps daily to promote brain health at any age. Brain health has several aspects, including: Start your journey to improve or maintain your brain health with these seven steps. 1. Choose Foods that Support Brain Health People need to eat a balanced diet to stay healthy. For older adults, following a Mediterranean diet and limiting salt, saturated fats, and sugar has brain health benefits. This type of diet may help prevent or slow cognitive decline. It can also …

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When an illness or injury occurs, you can’t always wait until later to see a healthcare provider. With same-day care locations in Northern Nevada, Carson Tahoe Health can provide a timely diagnosis and treatment so you can get back to work, school, or family. Picking the health clinic that best fits your needs can save time and money. Unsure if symptoms are life-threatening? It’s best to err on the side of caution and call 9-1-1 or go to the nearest emergency department (ED). Otherwise, for minor medical care or non-life-threatening emergencies, a different same-day option may be a better choice. Let’s explore the different types of same-day care available from Carson Tahoe.    Walk-In Clinics If you’re dealing with a …

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You’re getting ready to make a winning pass when a sudden hit to your shoulder brings you face-to-face with the floor. Or maybe your morning run was cut short by a sharp and abrupt pain in your ankle. Either way, you’ve been sidelined by an unforeseen challenge. What happens next? When you experience a sports injury, urgent care can provide the solutions you need to treat your condition. Carson Tahoe Urgent Care clinicians can make an accurate diagnosis and provide quick, effective care for sports injuries. An urgent care center is an ideal option when: Is Your Injury Urgent or an Emergency? After a sports-related injury occurs, embracing the no pain, no gain mentality can be tempting. However, not properly …

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Urgent care clinics have become essential healthcare hubs, providing immediate medical attention for many ailments and injuries that are not life-threatening conditions. When seeking prompt relief, you can count on urgent care providers—such as a medical professional like a primary care physician or nurse practitioner—to answer the call with efficiency and expertise. Urgent care clinics typically keep their doors open in the evenings and on weekends to provide medical treatment for an illness or injury that is not a medical emergency. They also accept drop-in visits, making them a valuable alternative to traditional doctors’ appointments that may take longer to schedule. Learn more about the medical conditions most frequently addressed at a local urgent care clinic, such as Carson Tahoe …

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The Carson Tahoe Health Community Partnership Fund was established to enable people to be a force for good—to build new collaborations and shared investments, build community capacity and community leaders, and bring like-minded partners together. The Fund provides grant assistance to projects that advance health equity by addressing the social determinants of health, and the conditions in which people live, work, play, and age.  One such grant recipient is the Nature Conservancy’s River Fork Ranch in Genoa. With support from the Fund, staff and volunteers at the Ranch inspire all generations of Nevadans to engage with and learn about the importance of preserving our natural environment.  “Carson Tahoe Health’s Community Partnership Fund has provided funding to develop a Volunteer Docent …

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