A clinical inquiry by Tye Powers, MD; Gary Kelsberg, MD; Sarah Safranek, MLIS; edited by Jon O. Neher, MD Valley Family Medicine After evaluating evidence from five diffe...
Your doctor or healthcare provider can be a huge help in keeping you well, as long as he or she knows your complete health history. You and your doctor should always shar...
At Valley Medical Center’s Food Management Nutrition Services (FMNS), we strive to exceed your expectations. One way we do this is by making an effort to serve as much su...
Ingredients: 6 egg whites 1/2 – 1 cup cottage cheese 1 cup oatmeal 2 tablespoons psyllium husk (husk or powder, a form of fiber often found in health food section) 1 teas...
Depression is not a natural part of growing old. Instead, it’s a medical condition that should be treated aggressively. Depression in older adults, or in anyone, is...
Add a little “elbow grease” when doing chores and these regular activities will count as a workout: Cleaning the house Raking leaves in the yard Gardening Mow...
Ingredients: 1 cup flax meal(ground flax seeds) 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese 2 eggs Toppings: 1 cup spinach leaves 1 cup mushroom slices 1/2 cup chicken breast s...
Ride a bike, take a swim, walk your dog: Even a “moderate” amount of exercise each week may drastically reduce the odds a person aged 65 or older will die fro...
High dose vaccine is recommended for people 65 and older and contains four times the amount of antigen as the regular flu shot. The CDC says the high dose vaccine is asso...
Ingredients: 1/2 head large cauliflower or 1 small head 1/2 cup edamame 1/2 cup chopped leeks 1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic 1 teaspoon coconut oil or sesame oil 1 egg 2 tab...
