“New year, new me” pressure mounts in December, but if you’re worrying about prioritizing wellness next year, you’re in luck – perfection isn’t necessary or effective. You’re more likely to stick to a new routine if you choose a goal you’re already motivated by and approach it with small, incremental changes in your behavior. Following through with a new habit for just a few minutes a day helps you reach your goal without the additional stress of perfection, and can more sustainably support you as you incorporate wellness into your everyday life.
Below are a few ideas to get you started from us at Riverside Medical Clinic:
If you’re usually dehydrated, enough water throughout the day should be your first health priority in the new year. Without enough fluids, your body can’t function properly, and you may feel headaches, dizziness and digestive issues frequently. Keep a bottle of water with you throughout the day, and if you don’t love the taste, experiment with lemon, lime or other fruits for a splash of flavor.
A third of US adults don’t get enough sleep. Sleep deprivation can lead to vehicle accidents or mistakes at work and at home, and is even linked with many chronic diseases and conditions including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, obesity and depression. If aiming for 7-9 hours feels like a giant leap, try going to bed half an hour earlier until your body settles into that time. And don’t forget to avoid backlit screens for an hour before bed.
If we’re not feeling at our best mentally or physically, connecting with others can do us good. Think of someone whose company or conversation makes you feel energized and cared for, and consider giving them a call or asking them to coffee. Don’t forget to prioritize pandemic precautions – at-home rapid test kids can take some of the stress out of in-person meetups! – first, and consider replacing your coffee date with a FaceTime call if you or your friend may have been exposed to COVID.
Stretching accompanied by deep breathing can provide much-needed joint care and mental clarity. Without a regular stretching routine, our muscles shorten and become tight, and we’re more likely to damage muscles when we exercise. Taking time for stretching and flexibility exercises throughout our lives can help with balance and fall avoidance as we age, too.
You don’t have to take 10,000 steps a day to transform your health overnight – you can start smaller. Find a form of movement you actually enjoy, whether that’s an intense spin class, a neighborhood walk with friends, or a morning yoga video. Walking for just 30 minutes a day boosts mental health and decreases your risk for cardiovascular conditions. When movement isn’t a chore, you’ll cultivate a healthier relationship with exercise and feel better day to day.
If you’re able, make some time for yourself in the morning. Think about what you enjoy doing when you’re not rushed – drinking coffee or tea? Reading a book, taking a walk, or engaging in some deep breathing? A morning routine can lower stress levels, allowing you to feel more productive or prepared for the day ahead and can even increase your confidence. Taking this intentional time for yourself can even improve your personal relationships, as you’re allowing yourself some much-needed time to decompress before interacting with others.
If traditional meditation doesn’t keep you grounded, try a guided one, or find another way you enjoy living in the present – reading or journaling may help. Mindful movement like yoga or a walking meditation can provide more clarity to those of us on the fidgety side.
Including more whole foods in your diet and finding substitutes for your favorite junk foods will improve your health and help you feel better overall. Add some greens and fruits to meals you’re used to eating, and work in some substitutes like Greek yogurt, dark chocolate, air-fried or roasted vegetables and popcorn with avocado oil for some of your favorite processed snacks. Read the ingredient labels on packaged foods at the grocery store, and if there’s an ingredient you can’t pronounce, give it a second thought before placing it in your cart.
Dermatologists recommend wearing SPF 30 every day (yes, even during the winter). If you wear makeup, you can often find a tinted moisturizer or foundation with SPF as well. The sun causes damage even on cloudy days, and small amounts of exposure can add up.
American adults spend up to 11 hours on screens per day – that’s one reason why we can’t sleep. Unfortunately, the light emitted by many electronic devices disrupts sleep patterns, causing insomnia, headaches, and eye strain. Using social media networks and games can activate the brain’s reward system and lead to addictive behavior. Health experts recommend taking stand-up screen breaks every hour, and looking 20 feet away every 20 minutes to avoid further vision strains.
Even when you’re not sick, schedule regular appointments for wellness check-ups for you and your family. Look through your medical history and see if there are any routine tests or immunizations you qualify for – you can identify potential health risks before they get serious.
You can schedule a preventative care appointment at any of our locations in Riverside, and from all of us at Riverside Medical Clinic, here’s to a safe and healthy 2022!
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Riverside Medical Clinic’s Brockton location is located in the heart of Riverside. In addition to having some of the area’s leading pediatricians, obstetricians and internists, this campus has about any specialist one might need.
The Brockton campus also offers urgent care, the most advanced imaging capabilities in the Inland Empire and comprehensive lab services. A complete vision center is onsite as well. Additionally, this campus has health and fitness classrooms, administrative offices and our human resources department.
The Brockton Campus has ample parking with many handicapped spots available. There is also public transportation near the main entrance. This location has doctors and specialists available Monday-Friday with Urgent Care open 7 days a week.
For hearing impaired services – TTY 711. To access language or LEP (Limited English Proficiency) services at no cost to you, call the number on your Insurance ID card or call (951) 683-6370.
We are located at:
7117 Brockton Ave. Riverside, CA 92506 |
8:30am - 5:30pm | (951) 683-6370 |
Urgent Care 7117 Brockton Ave. Riverside, CA 92506 |
Mon-Fri 8:00am - 9:00pm Sat & Sun 9:00am - 9:00pm |
(951) 782-3789 |
Laboratory |
Mon-Fri 7:00am – 6:00pm Sat 7:00am – 12:00pm |
(951) 782-3637 |
Pharmacy |
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm | (951) 782-3653 |
Occupational Medicine |
Mon–Fri 8:00am – 5:00pm | (951) 782-3707 |
Weekday After hours: Mon–Fri 5:00pm – 9:00pm | ||
Sat & Sun 9:00am-9:00pm | ||
Imaging |
Mon-Fri 8:00am – 4:30pm | (951) 782-3720 |
Urgent Care Imaging Hours: Mon-Fri 4:30pm – 9:00pm Sat-Sun 10:00am - 9:00pm |
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OB/GYN & Dermatology 7160 Brockton Ave. 2nd Floor Riverside, CA 92506 |
Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm | (951) 683-6370 |
Sports Clinic 7150 Brockton Ave. Suite 103 Riverside |
Mon-Fri 6:00am-8:00am | (951) 321-6338 |
Call Center |
Mon-Fri 7:30am - 5:30pm | (951) 683-6370 |
Riverside Medical Clinic’s Temescal Valley location has internal medicine practice practitioners, and other specialists
Our physicians see patients Monday-Friday. Our patients will be happy to know we have Urgent Care available as well.
Free ample parking with handicapped spots available for our patients and visitors.
For hearing impaired services – TTY 711. To access language or LEP (Limited English Proficiency) services at no cost to you, call the number on your Insurance ID card or call (951) 683-6370.
We are located at:
21634 Retreat Parkway Temescal Valley, CA 92883 |
8:30am - 5:30pm | (951) 683-6370 |
Urgent Care 21634 Retreat Parkway |
7 Days a Week 12:00pm - 8:00pm | (951) 493-6852 |
Imaging |
Mon - Fri 8:00am - 8:00pm Sat-Sun 12:00pm - 8:00pm | |
Laboratory |
Mon - Fri 7:00am-6:00pm & Sat 7:00am-12:00pm | (951) 493-6820 |
Radiology |
Mon - Fri 8:00am - 5:30pm | (951) 493-6909 |
Occupational Medicine |
Mon - Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm | (951) 493-6929 |
After Hours 5:00pm-9:00pm | ||
Sat & Sun 12:00pm-8:00pm | ||
Call Center |
Mon - Fri 7:30am - 7:30pm | (951) 683-6370 |
At our Eastvale clinic, we have primary care providers for adults and children who are supported by a caring staff. Additionally, we have lab and imaging services. And when you need a specialist, you are as close as any of our other locations throughout the Inland Empire.
For hearing impaired services – TTY 711. To access language or LEP (Limited English Proficiency) services at no cost to you, call the number on your Insurance ID card or call (951) 683-6370.
We are located at:
12742 Limonite Ave. Eastvale, CA 92880 |
8:30am - 5:30pm | (951) 683-6370 |
Adult Medicine |
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm | |
Pediatrics |
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm | |
Endocrinology |
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm (Out of Office Every Other Friday) | |
Imaging |
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm | |
Lab Services |
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm | (951) 739-2727 |
Occupational Medicine |
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm | (951) 739-2746 |
After Hours: Temporarily Closed | ||
Sat & Sun: Temporarily Closed |
Riverside Medical Clinic’s Mission Grove location was opened to provide a more intimate setting to receive healthcare. A handful of physicians in a well-designed clinical setting provide our patients a relaxed atmosphere as they visit their physician. Patients who see their primary care physician at the Mission Grove office have direct access to all of the specialists at our other locations throughout the Inland Empire.
For hearing impaired services – TTY 711. To access language or LEP (Limited English Proficiency) services at no cost to you, call the number on your Insurance ID card or call (951) 683-6370.
We are located at:
19314 Jesse Lane Suite 100 Riverside, CA 92508 |
8:30am - 5:30pm | (951) 683-6370 |
Pediatrics |
Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm | (951) 782-3640 |
Laboratory |
Mon-Fri 8:30am - 1:00pm | (951) 776-4518 |
Adult Medicine |
Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm | (951) 321-6539 |
Urology |
Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm | (951) 776-4503 |
Riverside Medical Clinic’s Jurupa Valley has physicians available Monday–Friday to assist patients looking for physicians from Family Practice to Radiology.
With multiple locations throughout the Inland Empire it makes the transition to a specialist convenient, should the need arise. Our physicians see patients Monday–Friday.
Ample parking is available with plenty of handicapped spots for our patients and visitors.
For hearing impaired services – TTY 711. To access language or LEP (Limited English Proficiency) services at no cost to you, call the number on your Insurance ID card or (951) 683-6370.
We are located at:
6250 Clay St. Riverside, CA 92509 |
8:30am - 5:30pm | (951) 683-6370 |
Pediatrics |
Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 5:30 pm | (951) 360-5260 |
Laboratory |
Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm | (951) 360-5280 |
Radiology |
Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5:30pm | (951) 360-5280 |
For Aviation Physicals please call (951) 360-5215 for available dates and times. |
Riverside Medical Clinic’s Moreno Valley campus is in the Canyon Springs/Moreno Valley area. We have physicians specializing in Pediatrics to Internal Medicine.
Our Moreno Valley campus has advanced imaging and lab capabilities. Our physicians are available to see patients Monday-Friday, Urgent Care is open 7 days a week.
There is ample parking available with plenty of handicapped spots for patients and visitors.
For hearing impaired services – TTY 711. To access language or LEP (Limited English Proficiency) services at no cost to you, call the number on your Insurance ID card or call (951) 683-6370.
We are located at:
6405 Day St. Riverside, CA 92507 |
8:30am - 5:30pm | (951) 683-6370 |
Urgent Care |
Mon-Fri 8:00am - 9:00pm Sat & Sun 9:00am - 9:00pm |
(951) 697-5453 |
Laboratory |
Mon-Fri 7:00am-6:00pm | (951) 697-5667 |
Pharmacy |
Temporary Hours Mon-Fri 10:00am-3:00pm Sat 9:00am - 1:00pm | (951) 697-5657 |
Occupational Medicine |
Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm | |
Weekday After Hours: 5:00pm–9:00pm | ||
Sat & Sun 9:00am–9:00pm | ||
Imaging |
Mon-Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm | |
Sat & Sun 10:00am - 9:00pm |