Considerations for Cholesterol
Cholesterol screening is a common part of routine blood tests during wellness checks with your primary care provider. But what exactly is cholesterol? What’s the di...
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The True Measure of Progress: Tracking Body Composition Over Time
When it comes to health and fitness, most of us have been conditioned to rely on the bathroom scale for feedback. We step on, see a number, and let it dictate our mood, o...
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Respiratory Virus Season is Coming – Prepare by Making Sure Your Vaccines are Up-to-Date
By Mike Hori, MD, Medical Director for Valley’s Infectious Disease Clinic Winter respiratory viral infection season will soon be upon us. Many types of viruses can c...
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An Update on Mpox from a Valley Infection Preventionist
In recent years, mpox has emerged as a public health concern, with outbreaks drawing increased attention. In this Q&A, we talk with Valley Infection Preventionist Amelia...
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Valley Eats – Low Carb Stuffed Bell Peppers
What’s for dinner? These bell peppers are quick to assemble and are stuffed with flavor! INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS Serves 4. Each pepper is 323 calories, 18 grams ca...
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Quench Your Thirst for Health: Discover the Life-Changing Benefits of Staying Hydrated!
Staying hydrated is a well-known concept, but research shows about 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. Dehydration happens when you lose more fluids than you tak...
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The Power of Strength Training: Boosting Health and Longevity
Did you know that one of the best ways to ensure we age gracefully and stay healthy is through strength training? Strength training, also known as resistance training, in...
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Valley Eats – Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies
The flavors of a lunchbox staple in a cookie! These peanut butter cookies, finished with a dollop of fruit preserves, are a tasty treat on their own–and would be ev...
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5 Ways to Promote Your Overall Well-Being
Mindfulness in the morningBefore the start of your day, take 10-15 minutes to engage in a mindfulness activity to promote stress reduction, which can reduce your overall...
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Chill Out: Your Guide to Summer Heat Safety
With the beginning of summer comes sunshine, increased temperatures, and heat stress. Heat stress incidents tend to occur in May through September and are caused by envir...
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