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The Importance of Hydration and Kidney HealthWater is very important in helping maintaining health kidneys. Water makes up our weight by 60-70%, and every part of our body requires water is...

Kidney StonesWhat is a kidney stone?Kidney stones are small, hard deposits that form in the kidneys and is often painful when passed. The hard deposits are minerals and acid salts that sick...

March is National Kidney Month, we are going to be posting blogs throughout the month educating on the importance of kidney health, diet & lifestyle, and care tips on how to manage life after...

Happy National Caregiver's Day! BrightStar Care of East Richmond is so thankful and appreciative off all the hard work and compassion that our caregivers provide. Sometimes...

Let BrightStar Care of East Richmond help you out this year with some delicious, heart-healthy recipes for Valentine's Day.  Healthy eating can not only be fun and delicious, but it can...

When it comes to your heart, what you eat matters. Follow these tips for heart-healthy eating:Eat less saturated fat. Cut back on fatty meats and high-fat dairy products. Limit foods like pizza...

 One of the sad truths of heart disease is that it’s often as difficult on the caregiver as it is on the patient. And as a busy woman, not only has the level of pressure and stress...

7 Strategies to Live aHeart-Healthy LifestyleWhen you choose healthy behaviors, you can lower your heart disease risk while also preventing other serious chronic conditions like ...

Family caregivers who are constantly on call or helping loved ones from dawn to dusk rarely find time to take a break. Caregivers can cite the list of things they do every day, but few prioritize...

The Baby Boomer generation currently ranges in age from their mid-50s to mid-70s. As this population gets older, a growing number of Millennials (currently 25 to 40 years old) are assuming the role...