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Physical Activity and Dementia: What You Need to Know for Prevention and Treatment

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|Date: October 12, 2020
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Physical Activity and Dementia: What You Need to Know for Prevention and Treatment

by Julie Gazzoli, PT, Valley Medical Center Rehabilitation Services It’s easy to make the logical connect ...

by Julie Gazzoli, PT, Valley Medical Center Rehabilitation Services It’s easy to make the logical connection between physical activity which promotes overall health and helps our bodies recover from i ...

October 12, 2020
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Your COVID-19 Fall Update: All You Want to Know About Vaccines, Surges, Testing, Travel, Back to School & Much More

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|Date: September 17, 2020
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Your COVID-19 Fall Update: All You Want to Know About Vaccines, Surges, Testing, Travel, Back to School & Much More

Learn what you need to know this fall about COVID-19 in this two-part video chat with Valley Medical Cent ...

Learn what you need to know this fall about COVID-19 in this two-part video chat with Valley Medical Center specialists, Michael Hori, MD & Richard "Brick" Wall, MD. https://www.youtube.com/watch? ...

September 17, 2020
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Is My Runny Nose Due to Allergies?

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|Date: August 24, 2020
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Is My Runny Nose Due to Allergies?

by Melanie Chong, MD, Allergy & Immunology Clinic It’s not always allergiesEnvironmental allergies to ...

by Melanie Chong, MD, Allergy & Immunology Clinic It’s not always allergiesEnvironmental allergies to things like mold, dust, animal dander and pollen from trees, grasses and weeds can continue or ...

August 24, 2020
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Makin’ a List, Checkin’ it Twice? Take Charge of Your Health and Stay Up-to-Date on Annual Screenings and Preventive Measures

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|Date: May 20, 2020
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Makin’ a List, Checkin’ it Twice? Take Charge of Your Health and Stay Up-to-Date on Annual Screenings and Preventive Measures

Annual Wellness CheckHave you had your annual wellness check? In many cases, these visits with your prima ...

Annual Wellness CheckHave you had your annual wellness check? In many cases, these visits with your primary care provider can be done from the comforts of home via telehealth! Call your primary care p ...

May 20, 2020
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Medicare Annual Wellness Consultation from the Comfort of Your Home

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|Date: May 20, 2020
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Medicare Annual Wellness Consultation from the Comfort of Your Home

$0 Out-of-Pocket Cost In response to COVID-19, Valley is taking steps to help those most at risk for coro ...

$0 Out-of-Pocket Cost In response to COVID-19, Valley is taking steps to help those most at risk for coronavirus infection, those age 65 or older, and especially those with the following conditions: A ...

May 20, 2020
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Aching, Numb or Heavy Legs when Walking? Blocked or Narrowed Arteries May be to Blame

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|Date: August 06, 2019
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Aching, Numb or Heavy Legs when Walking? Blocked or Narrowed Arteries May be to Blame

If your legs ache, are painful, numb or just feel heavy when you’re walking or climbing stairs, it’s like ...

If your legs ache, are painful, numb or just feel heavy when you’re walking or climbing stairs, it’s likely not just a sign of normal aging, it may be peripheral arterial disease, or PAD. During physi ...

August 06, 2019
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Anticipating the Birth of a New Baby in the Family? Make Sure You’re Up-to-Date with Your Whooping Cough Immunization

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|Date: June 06, 2019
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Anticipating the Birth of a New Baby in the Family? Make Sure You’re Up-to-Date with Your Whooping Cough Immunization

If you know you’re going to be around a new baby soon, make sure your whooping cough (pertussis) vaccinat ...

If you know you’re going to be around a new baby soon, make sure your whooping cough (pertussis) vaccination (Tdap or DTaP) is up-to-date. Family members and caregivers who are immunized against whoop ...

June 06, 2019
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Aging with Pride: Innovations in Dementia Empowerment and Action

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|Date: February 13, 2019
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Aging with Pride: Innovations in Dementia Empowerment and Action

Aging with Pride: IDEA is the first federally-funded project testing an exercise and problem-solving prog ...

Aging with Pride: IDEA is the first federally-funded project testing an exercise and problem-solving program designed to improve quality of life for older LGBTQ people who experience memory loss or wh ...

February 13, 2019
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Do Statins Change the Risk or Progression of Dementia?

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|Date: January 30, 2019
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Do Statins Change the Risk or Progression of Dementia?

If you have high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, your healthcare provider may prescribe statin ...

If you have high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, your healthcare provider may prescribe statin medicine in addition to lifestyle changes to control your LDL cholesterol level. Statin drugs ...

January 30, 2019
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Nine Ways to Make Exercise Part of Your Day

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|Date: January 29, 2019
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Nine Ways to Make Exercise Part of Your Day

Take an activity break during the day instead of eating a snack. Find out if your local shopping mall ope ...

Take an activity break during the day instead of eating a snack. Find out if your local shopping mall opens early for indoor walkers. Listen to music or watch TV to keep yourself entertained while you ...

January 29, 2019
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Physical Activity and Dementia: What You Need to Know for Prevention and Treatment

Physical Activity and Dementia: What You Need to Know for Prevention and Treatment

Your COVID-19 Fall Update: All You Want to Know About Vaccines, Surges, Testing, Travel, Back to School & Much More

Your COVID-19 Fall Update: All You Want to Know About Vaccines, Surges, Testing, Travel, Back to School & Much More

Is My Runny Nose Due to Allergies?

Is My Runny Nose Due to Allergies?

Makin’ a List, Checkin’ it Twice? Take Charge of Your Health and Stay Up-to-Date on Annual Screenings and Preventive Measures

Makin’ a List, Checkin’ it Twice? Take Charge of Your Health and Stay Up-to-Date on Annual Screenings and Preventive Measures

Medicare Annual Wellness Consultation from the Comfort of Your Home

Medicare Annual Wellness Consultation from the Comfort of Your Home

Aching, Numb or Heavy Legs when Walking? Blocked or Narrowed Arteries May be to Blame

Aching, Numb or Heavy Legs when Walking? Blocked or Narrowed Arteries May be to Blame

Anticipating the Birth of a New Baby in the Family? Make Sure You’re Up-to-Date with Your Whooping Cough Immunization

Anticipating the Birth of a New Baby in the Family? Make Sure You’re Up-to-Date with Your Whooping Cough Immunization

Aging with Pride: Innovations in Dementia Empowerment and Action

Aging with Pride: Innovations in Dementia Empowerment and Action

Do Statins Change the Risk or Progression of Dementia?

Do Statins Change the Risk or Progression of Dementia?

Nine Ways to Make Exercise Part of Your Day

Nine Ways to Make Exercise Part of Your Day