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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

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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Get Fit Tip! Stair Climbing 101

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|Date: June 20, 2013
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Get Fit Tip! Stair Climbing 101

Did you know the Led Zeppelin song “Stairway to Heaven” lasts 8 minutes and 2 seconds? You could increase ...

Did you know the Led Zeppelin song “Stairway to Heaven” lasts 8 minutes and 2 seconds? You could increase your fitness if you started climbing stairs, indoors or out, daily for the duration of that so ...

June 20, 2013
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Health Crisis: Only 1 Out of 4 Americans Participate in Strength Training Programs

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|Date: June 18, 2013
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Health Crisis: Only 1 Out of 4 Americans Participate in Strength Training Programs

We all know that “smoking is bad for you” and “lack of sleep is unhealthy,” but what you may not k ...

We all know that “smoking is bad for you” and “lack of sleep is unhealthy,” but what you may not know is that failure to participate in strength training is also a health hazard. A recent artic ...

June 18, 2013
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Welcome to Fit Flash!

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|Date: June 17, 2013
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Welcome to Fit Flash!

Welcome to Fit Flash, a new blog from the Valley Fitness Center! We will be discussing current fit ...

Welcome to Fit Flash, a new blog from the Valley Fitness Center! We will be discussing current fitness topics and crazes, reviewing fitness equipment, and trying to answer common questions and ...

June 17, 2013
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Should You Consider Genetic Testing for Breast & Ovarian Cancer?

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|Date: May 23, 2013
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Should You Consider Genetic Testing for Breast & Ovarian Cancer?

The recent news about Angelina Jolie’s decision to undergo a double mastectomy after hereditary ca ...

The recent news about Angelina Jolie’s decision to undergo a double mastectomy after hereditary cancer tests revealed an elevated cancer risk have many women (and some men) asking, “Should I ha ...

May 23, 2013
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Don’t Wait Until You Have a Fracture to Learn About Osteoporosis

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|Date: May 01, 2013
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Don’t Wait Until You Have a Fracture to Learn About Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition in which our bones become weakened, increasing the risk of fracture, typicall ...

Osteoporosis is a condition in which our bones become weakened, increasing the risk of fracture, typically in the hip or spine. Our bones reach a maximum density when we are about 30 years old, and f ...

May 01, 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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Women & Heart Disease: A Primer

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|Date: February 04, 2013
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Women & Heart Disease: A Primer

Despite copious amounts of information circulating in the media telling us that heart disease is the numb ...

Despite copious amounts of information circulating in the media telling us that heart disease is the number one killer of women in the U.S., surveys show that fewer than one in 10 women perceive heart ...

February 04, 2013
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Smart Parenting Means Saying No to Sugary Drinks

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|Date: January 11, 2013
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Smart Parenting Means Saying No to Sugary Drinks

Sugary drinks are beverages with added sugars: sodas, energy drinks, sports drinks, sweetened fruit drink ...

Sugary drinks are beverages with added sugars: sodas, energy drinks, sports drinks, sweetened fruit drinks and sweetened coffees or teas. Drinking sugary beverages puts your child at risk for being ob ...

January 11, 2013
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The Road to Lifelong Health Begins with Breastfeeding

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|Date: July 31, 2012
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The Road to Lifelong Health Begins with Breastfeeding

As a pediatrician, I am a strong supporter of breastfeeding. Human milk gives babies the most comp ...

As a pediatrician, I am a strong supporter of breastfeeding. Human milk gives babies the most complete nutrition possible and helps protect them against many infectious diseases, SIDS, cancer a ...

July 31, 2012
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