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Diabetes

We Can Prevent Diabetes, Together! Valley’s Diabetes Prevention Program Provides Long-term Value

"I think I knew a lot of the pieces already, but putting the pieces of the puzzle to, kind of, see the big picture has, I think, short-term and long-term value for me." - Drew, Diabetes Prevention Program patient In the U.S., 1 in 3 adults has prediabetes and is at risk for type 2 diabetes, yet nearly 85% don't know they have it. Having prediabetes...

Lifestyle Medicine

6 Reasons New Year’s Resolutions to Get Healthy Fail — And What Actually Works

Every year, millions of people set resolutions to get healthier. But by February, most have already given up. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. The problem isn’t a lack of willpower—it’s that common pitfalls make it hard to stick with change. Here are six reasons most resolutions fail—and what you can do instead to see real, lasting progre...

Mental Health

The Benefits of Exercise for Cancer Warriors and Survivors

Exercise is a powerful tool for improving the quality of life for people fighting cancer and survivors alike. Whether during treatment or in recovery, engaging in regular physical activity can offer a wide range of physical, emotional, and psychological benefits. Physical BenefitsExercise can help combat some of the most challenging side effects of...

Preventive Care

Staying Abreast of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines

What are the current screening guidelines for mammograms? What is the role of a radiologist? If you're told you have dense breasts, what does that mean? Get the answers to these questions and more from Thuy Pham, MD, a primary care provider at Valley's Lake Wilderness Clinic, and Jason Mann, MD, medical director for Valley's Breast Center, in this...

Primary Care

Staying Abreast of Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines

What are the current screening guidelines for mammograms? What is the role of a radiologist? If you're told you have dense breasts, what does that mean? Get the answers to these questions and more from Thuy Pham, MD, a primary care provider at Valley's Lake Wilderness Clinic, and Jason Mann, MD, medical director for Valley's Breast Center, in this...

Safety

Learn to Save a Life with STOP THE BLEED® Training

Did you know that uncontrolled bleeding is the leading cause of preventable death in trauma? Valley Medical Center's Trauma Services is proud to offer FREE STOP THE BLEED® training to our community! In this exciting 1-hour, hands-on class, you'll learn simple yet effective techniques to control severe bleeding using direct pressure, wound packing,...

Senior Health

While There’s No Cure for a Dementia Diagnosis Like Bruce Willis Received, There’s Ways to Slow it Down if You Get Help Early

Frontotemporal dementia, or FTD, is in the spotlight this month, after the family of actor Bruce Willis announced that he had been diagnosed. Valley Neuropsychologist Lama Alameddine, PsyD, answered some common questions about FTD that you may be asking. Dr. Alameddine says dementia is an umbrella diagnosis that can include several different d...

Sleep

Understanding Metabolic Syndrome and Heart Health: How Lifestyle Medicine Can Help You Thrive

Metabolic syndrome and heart health are important topics that impact millions of people. In fact, about 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. has metabolic syndrome, which increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. The good news? You can take steps to improve your health, and Valley’s Lifestyle Medicine team is here to help. What is meta...