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Is It Possible for My Depression to Resolve on Its Own?

Jan 06, 2025

Low moods come and go, but what about depression? Does it ever really go away? The answer depends on the type and severity. Here’s what you need to know.

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Can Dementia Be Reversed?

Dec 17, 2024

Dementia robs you of your precious memories and sense of self. Is there any way to stop it and reclaim your life? Here’s what you need to know about this insidious disease.

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I Think I Have an STD: What Should I Do?

Nov 13, 2024

Rashes, discharge, warts, itching, and burning “down there.” Could you have a sexually transmitted disease? Don’t wait and worry. Follow these steps to get answers, treatment, and peace of mind.

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5 Tips to Help Keep Your Weight Loss Goals on Track

Oct 18, 2024

Want to reach your weight loss goals? We want to help! Keep reading for five tips on how to keep those goals on track.

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When Does Depression or Anxiety Require Medical Intervention?

Sep 24, 2024

If you’re dealing with depression or anxiety, it might be time to seek medical treatment. Keep reading to determine a few of the signs — and how we can help.

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Top Reasons Why You Should Consider STD Testing

Aug 13, 2024

Having an STD can impact your life in significant ways — especially if you don’t know you have one. Read on for a few reasons why you should consider STD testing soon.

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Diagnosing and Managing Dementia – What Every Adult Should Know

Jul 03, 2024

Dementia care requires an attentive, personalized, and dynamic approach. Learn more about dementia’s impact on the brain, how to recognize the condition, and helpful management tips.

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Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine

Feb 21, 2024

Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.

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Men's Health Care FAQs

Oct 05, 2022

How your men’s health care doctor in Houston, TX, can help you stay healthy Men’s and women’s health care needs are different, and if you are a man, you want a doctor who is an expert at men’s health care. Dr. Tomas Rios, and Dr. Nicolin Neal...

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Symptoms of Arthritis

Sep 30, 2022

Discover the most common symptoms of arthritis. As we age, we are more likely to deal with certain conditions, including arthritis. Whether you are experiencing symptoms or have a family history of arthritis, you may wish to know the telltale signs,...

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Understanding Thyroid Problems & Disease

Aug 09, 2022

Rios Healthcare Associates with Dr. Tomas Rios and Dr. Nicolin Neal can treat various types of thyroid disease in Houston, TX, to help keep your body strong. Understanding some common conditions and our treatment method can help you know...

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Common Chronic Diseases

May 31, 2022

More than 50 percent of adult Americans have at least one chronic disease. If you are suffering from a chronic disease in Houston, TX, you need to have a doctor you can count on to get treatment and monitor your condition.

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Diabetes, What You Need to Know

May 31, 2022

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way your body converts food into energy. With diabetes, the body doesn’t produce enough insulin or can’t use it as well as it should. When diabetes isn’t managed, it can lead to more serious conditions...

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The Importance of Annual Checkups

May 26, 2022

When was the last time you visited the doctor for a comprehensive checkup? Do you know how healthy you actually are? If you’ve recently visited our Houston, TX, doctors, Dr. Tomas Rios and Dr. Nicolin Neal...

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How Aging Affects Your Health

May 24, 2022

Wrinkles aren't the only effects of growing older. Aging can cause a variety of changes to your health and wellbeing. Fortunately, your Houston, TX, internal medicine physicians, Dr. Tomas Rios, and Dr. Nicolin Neal of Rios Healthcare Associates offer...

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FAQs - Treatment of Acute Diseases

Mar 23, 2022

Everyone gets sick. When they do, we’re here to help. Acute diseases are medical conditions that temporarily impact your health but go away with time, whether on their own or with treatment.

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Benefits of Preventive Care

Feb 21, 2022

No doubt you've heard about preventive care countless times, but even so, you may be wondering what the benefits are. Dr. Tomas Rios and Dr. Nicolin Neal of Rios Healthcare Associates in Houston, TX, encourage you to read more about ...

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The Importance of Annual Checkups

Jan 21, 2022

Annual checkups can help you maintain your health no matter what your age. Have you scheduled your annual checkup with Dr. Tomas Rios or Nicolin Neal of Rios Healthcare Associates in Houston, TX, yet?

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What Is Included In Women's Healthcare?

Jan 11, 2022

The women’s healthcare field provides specialized services to meet the many diverse medical needs of women, including sexual and reproductive health. We offer women's healthcare at Rios Healthcare Associates in Houston, TX,...

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The Benefits Of Urgent Care

Dec 23, 2021

Urgent care centers are becoming more popular because they help you access the services of your doctor for urgent conditions. Urgent care centers are especially important for conditions and injuries requiring medical attention within 24 hours.

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What You Need To Know To Manage Your Diabetes

Dec 21, 2021

Rios Healthcare Associates is here for you if you need help managing your diabetes. Dr. Tomas Rios and Dr. Nicolin Neal provide comprehensive and compassionate care for patients with diabetes in Houston, TX.

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The Importance of Preventive Care

Dec 16, 2021

A varying number of factors influence health, genetics, and environmental factors being only two of them. To steer clear of all diseases isn't in our hands, but we can do our part, especially with lifestyle diseases like obesity and type II diabetes.

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What You Need To Know About Diabetes

Sep 20, 2021

Get the facts about diabetes, its symptoms, and how to manage it. Each year, 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes. Diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic illnesses worldwide,...

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Women's Healthcare Services

Sep 14, 2021

Women's health is the field of medicine that is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions that affect women's physical and emotional health. Visit us to learn more about women’s health care services offered by your Houston,...

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Be Proactive Against Heart Disease

Jul 07, 2021

In the US, heart disease is a leading cause of death in males and females according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That's why it's important to take control of your health and act on the risk factors tors of heart disease...

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Treating Your Acute Disease

Jun 18, 2021

How your doctors in Houston, TX, can help you stay healthy Acute diseases are a common problem, but fortunately, your doctor can help you feel better. Common colds, the flu, and other contagious diseases ...

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Should You Get the HPV Vaccine?

May 26, 2021

It’s important to protect yourself from STDs in any way that you can, and luckily, there’s a vaccine that can protect you against one of the most common diseases, which is the human papillomavirus. Dr. Tomas Rios and Dr. Nicolin Neal...

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Treatment of Chronic Disease

Mar 22, 2021

Having a primary care doctor that you trust is key to helping you manage chronic illnesses. Here at Rios Healthcare Associates, our Houston, TX, board-certified doctors Dr. Tomas Rios and Dr. Nicolin Neal understand that managing and treating chronic...

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The Importance of an Annual Exam

Mar 19, 2021

When was the last time you visited the doctor for your annual wellness check? Annual checkups aren’t just for kids and teens. In fact, adults can also benefit from visiting their doctor at least once a year for a comprehensive examination.

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When Should You Get a Prostate Exam?

Feb 08, 2021

Prostate cancer affects about one out of every ten adult males in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Cancer is always easiest to treat when its caught early.

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Stress and the Long-Term Effects on the Body

Dec 30, 2020

At Rios Healthcare Associates in Houston, TX, our dedicated team prioritizes your physical health and emotional well-being. Part of preventive care is understanding the stresses which impact our patients, the effects on their bodies, and ...

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Protect Yourself from Heart Disease

Dec 30, 2020

Here are some simple strategies to reduce your risk of heart disease. Do you have a family member with heart disease? Are you concerned about your current health?

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Preparing for Flu Season

Dec 23, 2020

The onset of the fall and winter months in the U.S. also means flu season has arrived. Contracting the flu can result in a host of symptoms, including fever, body aches, a sore throat, fatigue.

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Does Your Teenager Have All the Vaccines Needed for College?

Nov 06, 2020

Vaccines are effective medicines that guard against communicable diseases. Important from birth through the senior years, routine immunizations save lives. At Rios Healthcare Associates in Houston, TX, Dr. Tomas Rios and Dr. Nicolin Neal ...

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Are You Struggling With Arthritis?

Nov 05, 2020

Arthritis can completely change your life, making even simple movements difficult and painful. Fortunately, your doctors at Rios Healthcare Associates in Houston, TX, Drs. Tomas Rios and Nicolin Neal, offer treatments that will help relieve your pain...

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Annual Checkups and Your Health

Sep 21, 2020

Prevention is really worth a pound of cure, as the old saying goes, and this applies to your annual doctor checkups. Health professionals and organizations cannot stress enough the importance of these regular visits to help you identify...

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Managing Your Diabetes

Jul 10, 2020

When you eat, your body converts much of your food to sugar and uses it for energy. Your pancreas produces a hormone known as insulin, which helps your body absorb glucose into the bloodstream.

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Times You Need to Come to Urgent Care

May 28, 2020

Find out if the symptoms you are experiencing require a hospital visit or urgent care. Nothing is more stressful than dealing with your own illness or injury, or a sick loved one.

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Why Preventive Care Is Important

Apr 27, 2020

Preventive healthcare involves taking specific measures to prevent disease. There many factors that can contribute to disease development, including genetics, environmental factors, lifestyle choices, and disease agents.

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Women's Health Care

Feb 24, 2020

Women’s health care focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of various conditions and diseases that not only impact your physical wellbeing, but your emotional health as well.

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The Importance of Geriatric Care

Feb 20, 2020

Geriatric care, offered by Drs. Tomas Rios and Nicolin Neal of Rios Healthcare Associates in Houston, TX, provides important health benefits for senior citizens. Regular visits to the doctor help older patients manage chronic diseases,...

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Men's Health Care

Feb 19, 2020

The field of men’s health emphasizes both preventive care and the treatment of chronic or acute conditions. Preventive care can include regular medical checkups and taking proactive measures to prevent certain health concerns, such as heart attack or....

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The Differences Between Acute and Chronic Disease

Feb 18, 2020

Here at Rios Healthcare Associates in Houston, TX, Drs. Tomas Rios and Nicolin Neal are able to expertly treat both acute and chronic diseases. Unsure of the difference between these two categories? Read on to learn more.

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Preventive Care

Dec 20, 2019

Preventative care is the first step against serious dental issues like gum disease and deep cavities that may result in tooth loss. Dr. Tomas Rios and Nicolin Neal of Houston, TX, provide preventative measures at their office.

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Treatment of Acute Diseases

Dec 05, 2019

Have an acute disease? From the common cold and the flu to a sports injury and pneumonia, adults experience it all. Why? Because as we get older, our bodies go through changes, sometimes making us more susceptible to illness.

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Are You at Risk for a Heart Attack?

Aug 29, 2019

"About every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack," according to the American Heart Association. Our heart, which is basically a muscle, needs oxygen to survive and if oxygen is cut off to the heart muscle, you'll suffer...

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Do You Have a Chronic Disease?

Jun 13, 2019

If you are dealing with a chronic disorder, it’s important that you have a doctor whom you can trust! A chronic disease is a long-term illness that, although incurable, can be managed with proper care.

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Why Annual Checkups Are Important

May 14, 2019

Having an annual checkup is a great opportunity to take charge of your health. It usually includes a medical history, physical exam and tests. Routine checkups can help find problems early or prevent health problems before they occur.

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The Importance of Preventive Care

Apr 09, 2019

Preventing diseases and detecting diseases early, if they occur, are important to living a healthy life. The long term goal of preventative care is to prevent diseases and/or identify and treat them early to reduce ill health effects.

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Common Types of Acute Diseases

Mar 28, 2019

You've probably heard of acute and chronic medical conditions, but may not know the difference. An acute disease happens suddenly, while a chronic condition often comes on gradually and persists past a few days or weeks.

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