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                                    • Sidelined by an Injury?

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                                      |Date: May 09, 2022
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                                      Sidelined by an Injury?

                                      Sidelined by an Injury?

                                      When injuries occur, it is no longer enough for athletes to “take it easy for a while” or “work through i ...

                                      When injuries occur, it is no longer enough for athletes to “take it easy for a while” or “work through it.” Whether you’re a swimmer, runner, cyclist, dancer, hiker, Little Leaguer, or someone who ju ...

                                      May 09, 2022
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                                    • Life After Joint Replacement: What to Expect

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                                      |Date: September 24, 2021
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                                      Life After Joint Replacement: What to Expect

                                      We take the joints in our bodies for granted. They help us bend, move, and work. But as we age, they can ...

                                      We take the joints in our bodies for granted. They help us bend, move, and work. But as we age, they can start to wear out from the effects of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and traumatic injur ...

                                      September 24, 2021
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                                    • Car Seat Safety and Upcoming Changes to the Law to Better Protect Children

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                                      |Date: May 30, 2019
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                                      Car Seat Safety and Upcoming Changes to the Law to Better Protect Children

                                      Car Seat Safety and Upcoming Changes to the Law to Better Protect Children

                                      New requirements will go into effect on January 1, 2020 regarding children riding in cars. New requiremen ...

                                      New requirements will go into effect on January 1, 2020 regarding children riding in cars. New requirements include: Children up to age two must be in a rear-facing car seat.Children from ages two to ...

                                      May 30, 2019
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                                    • Lifestyle Medicine Expands Southward

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                                      |Date: January 09, 2019
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                                      Lifestyle Medicine Expands Southward

                                      Lifestyle Medicine Expands Southward

                                      Five years ago, Valley’s leadership was determined to prevent, treat and help reverse lifestyle-related c ...

                                      Five years ago, Valley’s leadership was determined to prevent, treat and help reverse lifestyle-related chronic conditions by focusing efforts on staff and community wellness. From those efforts and a ...

                                      January 09, 2019
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                                    • Reducing Your Risk of Falls Helps You Maintain Independence

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                                      |Date: August 18, 2017
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                                      Reducing Your Risk of Falls Helps You Maintain Independence

                                      Reducing Your Risk of Falls Helps You Maintain Independence

                                      Did you know: 1 in 4 seniors over age 65 falls each year Once you fall, you are 2-3 times more likely to ...

                                      Did you know: 1 in 4 seniors over age 65 falls each year Once you fall, you are 2-3 times more likely to fall again 10-20 percent of falls cause serious injuries Falls have the potential to rob older ...

                                      August 18, 2017
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                                    • 7 Tips to Help Keep You Solidly on Your Feet

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                                      |Date: April 29, 2015
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                                      7 Tips to Help Keep You Solidly on Your Feet

                                      7 Tips to Help Keep You Solidly on Your Feet

                                      Did you know falls are a leading cause of injury and loss of independence among older adults? Physical ch ...

                                      Did you know falls are a leading cause of injury and loss of independence among older adults? Physical changes, your health condition and even the medications you’re taking can make falls more likely. ...

                                      April 29, 2015
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                                    • Keep Your Spine Tuned Up with Body Mechanics

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                                      |Date: June 24, 2013
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                                      Keep Your Spine Tuned Up with Body Mechanics

                                      Keep Your Spine Tuned Up with Body Mechanics

                                        Body mechanics, biomechanics, proper lifting or safe lifting are all terms that can be used to des ...

                                        Body mechanics, biomechanics, proper lifting or safe lifting are all terms that can be used to describe ways to safely handle materials at work and home. Your body and your spine are designed t ...

                                      June 24, 2013
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