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                                    • Stress Less for a Healthier Heart

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                                      |Date: February 16, 2023
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                                      Stress Less for a Healthier Heart

                                      Stress Less for a Healthier Heart

                                      Stress happens. You can’t always prevent or avoid it. But you can change how you respond to it. Try these ...

                                      Stress happens. You can’t always prevent or avoid it. But you can change how you respond to it. Try these tips. You may feel better—and have a healthier heart, too! Know how stress affects your body W ...

                                      February 16, 2023
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                                    • Give Yourself a Well-Being Boost with Mindful Meditation—Valley’s Videos will Guide You

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                                      |Date: April 06, 2022
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                                      Give Yourself a Well-Being Boost with Mindful Meditation—Valley’s Videos will Guide You

                                      Give Yourself a Well-Being Boost with Mindful Meditation—Valley’s Videos will Guide You

                                      The definition of mindfulness is "the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and ...

                                      The definition of mindfulness is "the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we're doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what's going on around us." Led by ...

                                      April 06, 2022
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                                    • It’s YOU-Time: 7 Ways to Take Care of YOU in 2021

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                                      |Date: January 14, 2021
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                                      It’s YOU-Time: 7 Ways to Take Care of YOU in 2021

                                      It’s YOU-Time: 7 Ways to Take Care of YOU in 2021

                                      So much of 2020 was spent with an external focus, a focus outside of ourselves. We were glued to media so ...

                                      So much of 2020 was spent with an external focus, a focus outside of ourselves. We were glued to media sources and trying to find any sliver of normalcy and certainty in our days. When immersed in cha ...

                                      January 14, 2021
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                                    • Introducing The Well: A Source of Strength and Nourishment

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                                      |Date: December 11, 2020
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                                      Introducing The Well: A Source of Strength and Nourishment

                                      Introducing The Well: A Source of Strength and Nourishment

                                      Join us for The Well, a series of mindfulness meditations promoting strength and nourishment created by D ...

                                      Join us for The Well, a series of mindfulness meditations promoting strength and nourishment created by Donna Stephens, a Fitness Center Instructor at Valley Medical Center. ...

                                      December 11, 2020
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                                    • Ocean Meditation

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                                      |Date: September 21, 2020
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                                      Ocean Meditation

                                      Ocean Meditation

                                      Treat yourself to a beautiful journey of mindfulness and relaxation. During this guided meditation lead b ...

                                      Treat yourself to a beautiful journey of mindfulness and relaxation. During this guided meditation lead by provider outreach manager and health educator, Laura Matheson, you will be exploring inner pe ...

                                      September 21, 2020
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                                    • #MindfulnessMonday – Meditation May Help Your Heart

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                                      |Date: January 30, 2017
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                                      #MindfulnessMonday – Meditation May Help Your Heart

                                      #MindfulnessMonday – Meditation May Help Your Heart

                                      Meditation can help mind and body relax, and the American Heart Association says it can help your ticker. ...

                                      Meditation can help mind and body relax, and the American Heart Association says it can help your ticker. The AHA says meditation may: · Help ease stress · Reduce blood pressure · Improve your sleep · ...

                                      January 30, 2017
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                                    • #MindfulnessMonday – The Power of Meditation

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                                      |Date: January 16, 2017
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                                      #MindfulnessMonday – The Power of Meditation

                                      #MindfulnessMonday – The Power of Meditation

                                      Worry, anxiety, and stress can be more than distractions. Constantly replaying in your mind daily problem ...

                                      Worry, anxiety, and stress can be more than distractions. Constantly replaying in your mind daily problems and fears can affect your mental and physical health. By controlling your attention as you me ...

                                      January 16, 2017
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