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Valley Eats: Lettuce Wraps

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|Date: August 04, 2016
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Valley Eats: Lettuce Wraps

Lettuce wraps are a great sandwich alternative. Check out some of our favorite ingredient combos in this ...

Lettuce wraps are a great sandwich alternative. Check out some of our favorite ingredient combos in this gallery from the Eating Delicious, Eating Healthy Cookbook. This recipe is part of a collection ...

August 04, 2016
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Why Exercise? It’s Your Free Prescription for Preventing Major Diseases

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|Date: June 17, 2016
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Why Exercise? It’s Your Free Prescription for Preventing Major Diseases

Strong evidence shows that physical inactivity increases the risk of many harmful health conditions. Worl ...

Strong evidence shows that physical inactivity increases the risk of many harmful health conditions. Worldwide, it is estimated that physical inactivity causes: • 6% of the global burden of disease fr ...

June 17, 2016
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Tips for Preventing High Blood Pressure

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|Date: June 16, 2016
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Tips for Preventing High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is sometimes called "the silent killer" because it can be deadly and those who have h ...

High blood pressure is sometimes called "the silent killer" because it can be deadly and those who have high blood pressure may not know they have it. To help prevent high blood pressure, the U.S. Cen ...

June 16, 2016
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6 Steps for Enjoying a Healthier Plane Ride

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|Date: June 16, 2016
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6 Steps for Enjoying a Healthier Plane Ride

Planning a plane trip? There are steps you can take for a better, healthier excursion. Store medications ...

Planning a plane trip? There are steps you can take for a better, healthier excursion. Store medications to be taken during the trip in a carry-on bag. Pack extra meds in case of unexpected delays. Ta ...

June 16, 2016
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He’s Getting Better with a Little Help from Valley – Managed Care Support for Chronic Health Conditions

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|Date: September 02, 2015
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He’s Getting Better with a Little Help from Valley – Managed Care Support for Chronic Health Conditions

“I have to admit I was scared to poke myself with a needle,” says Mervin, whose uncontrolled diabetes was ...

“I have to admit I was scared to poke myself with a needle,” says Mervin, whose uncontrolled diabetes was a major concern for his Valley primary care physician, Long Nguyen, DO. “I tried to get my blo ...

September 02, 2015
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Get Screened

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|Date: March 17, 2015
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Get Screened

Why do we need routine health exams if we don’t have symptoms? We are fortunate to have preventive tests ...

Why do we need routine health exams if we don’t have symptoms? We are fortunate to have preventive tests that check for the most common causes of disability and death— heart attack, stroke, type 2 dia ...

March 17, 2015
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Keep Yourself in Cherry Condition by Adding Fruit and Vegetables to Your Day

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|Date: April 02, 2014
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Keep Yourself in Cherry Condition by Adding Fruit and Vegetables to Your Day

What do bananas on your cereal, onions in your chili, and pears for your dessert have in common? They're ...

What do bananas on your cereal, onions in your chili, and pears for your dessert have in common? They're great ways to get the fruits and vegetables you need to help you live a healthy, active life. A ...

April 02, 2014
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Managing Holiday Feasts When You Are Diabetic

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|Date: December 18, 2013
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Managing Holiday Feasts When You Are Diabetic

A healthy diet is not only critical to proper diabetes management, but will also help you stay at a desir ...

A healthy diet is not only critical to proper diabetes management, but will also help you stay at a desirable weight, control your blood pressure, and prevent heart disease and stroke. The arrival of ...

December 18, 2013
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Kidneys – Your Body’s Filtering System

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|Date: March 13, 2013
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Kidneys – Your Body’s Filtering System

Your kidneys are your body's filters. They remove waste and excess fluid from your blood. People w ...

Your kidneys are your body's filters. They remove waste and excess fluid from your blood. People who have high blood pressure and diabetes are at higher risk for kidney disease because of the w ...

March 13, 2013
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Are You at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes? What You Need to Know

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|Date: November 08, 2012
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Are You at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes? What You Need to Know

By VMC's Diabetes Education & Nutrition Clinic • Are you overweight? • Do you exercise less th ...

By VMC's Diabetes Education & Nutrition Clinic • Are you overweight? • Do you exercise less than 3 times per week? • Did you have gestational diabetes (diabetes when pregnant)? • Did you ha ...

November 08, 2012
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Valley Eats: Lettuce Wraps

Valley Eats: Lettuce Wraps

Why Exercise? It’s Your Free Prescription for Preventing Major Diseases

Why Exercise? It’s Your Free Prescription for Preventing Major Diseases

Tips for Preventing High Blood Pressure

Tips for Preventing High Blood Pressure

6 Steps for Enjoying a Healthier Plane Ride

6 Steps for Enjoying a Healthier Plane Ride

He’s Getting Better with a Little Help from Valley – Managed Care Support for Chronic Health Conditions

He’s Getting Better with a Little Help from Valley – Managed Care Support for Chronic Health Conditions

Get Screened

Get Screened

Keep Yourself in Cherry Condition by Adding Fruit and Vegetables to Your Day

Keep Yourself in Cherry Condition by Adding Fruit and Vegetables to Your Day

Managing Holiday Feasts When You Are Diabetic

Managing Holiday Feasts When You Are Diabetic

Kidneys – Your Body’s Filtering System

Kidneys – Your Body’s Filtering System

Are You at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes? What You Need to Know

Are You at Risk for Type 2 Diabetes? What You Need to Know