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Keep Mosquitoes from Taking a Bite Out of Your Summer Fun

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|Date: August 09, 2022
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Keep Mosquitoes from Taking a Bite Out of Your Summer Fun

Maybe it was our rain-filled early summer, but the mosquitoes seem especially plentiful and hungry now. B ...

Maybe it was our rain-filled early summer, but the mosquitoes seem especially plentiful and hungry now. Because even a few mosquito nibbles* can make a person miserable for days, here’s some tips for ...

August 09, 2022
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Healthy, Delicious Cooking with Summer’s Peaches, Plums

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|Date: August 06, 2019
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Healthy, Delicious Cooking with Summer’s Peaches, Plums

Sweet plums and peaches are great on their own, a good source of potassium and a sweet low-cal snack with ...

Sweet plums and peaches are great on their own, a good source of potassium and a sweet low-cal snack with only 40 calories each. But you can also use them as the foundation of dishes perfect for summe ...

August 06, 2019
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Looking for Fun Activities for Your Child with Special Needs for this Summer or Throughout the Year?

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|Date: March 26, 2019
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Looking for Fun Activities for Your Child with Special Needs for this Summer or Throughout the Year?

It’s not too soon to start planning some summer activities for your child with special needs. Check out t ...

It’s not too soon to start planning some summer activities for your child with special needs. Check out these local resources for a wide variety of camps, sports, social groups, tours and more. City o ...

March 26, 2019
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Stick & Spray Sunscreens are Easy — 6 Tips for Using Them Right

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|Date: July 16, 2018
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Stick & Spray Sunscreens are Easy — 6 Tips for Using Them Right

As with lotion sunscreens, choose sticks and sprays that are broad-spectrum, water-resistant and have an ...

As with lotion sunscreens, choose sticks and sprays that are broad-spectrum, water-resistant and have an SPF (sun-protection factor) of 30 or higher. For all types of sunscreen, make sure you reapply ...

July 16, 2018
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#ValleyEats – Easy Greek Pasta Salad

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|Date: June 27, 2018
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#ValleyEats – Easy Greek Pasta Salad

To celebrate a colleague's milestone birthday, Valley's Physiatry Clinic threw together a vegan, low-sodi ...

To celebrate a colleague's milestone birthday, Valley's Physiatry Clinic threw together a vegan, low-sodium potluck, observing the colleague's dietary restriction due to a rare medical condition. Each ...

June 27, 2018
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Valley Eats: Grilled Summer Squash & Zucchini

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|Date: August 12, 2016
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Valley Eats: Grilled Summer Squash & Zucchini

Ingredients: 3 summer squash, a combination of zucchini and yellow squash 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teas ...

Ingredients: 3 summer squash, a combination of zucchini and yellow squash 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1 – 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice Instructio ...

August 12, 2016
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8 Sun Safety Tips from KidsHealth.org

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|Date: August 08, 2016
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8 Sun Safety Tips from KidsHealth.org

1. Look for SPF (sun protection factor) numbers on the labels of sunscreens. 2. Select an SPF of 30 or hi ...

1. Look for SPF (sun protection factor) numbers on the labels of sunscreens. 2. Select an SPF of 30 or higher to prevent sunburn and tanning, both of which are signs of skin damage. 3. Choose a sunscr ...

August 08, 2016
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Got Your Eye on Sunglasses?

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|Date: July 28, 2016
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Got Your Eye on Sunglasses?

Years of exposure to the sun’s damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays may contribute to eye and vision problems a ...

Years of exposure to the sun’s damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays may contribute to eye and vision problems as you age. Wearing sunglasses can lower your risk for conditions including glaucoma, cataracts ...

July 28, 2016
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Protect the Skin You’re In

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|Date: June 16, 2016
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Protect the Skin You’re In

Shielding yourself from skin cancer is even more important as we age. Between 40 and 50 percent of Americ ...

Shielding yourself from skin cancer is even more important as we age. Between 40 and 50 percent of Americans who live to age 65 will have skin cancer at least once. It’s also been reported that more t ...

June 16, 2016
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Keep Mosquitoes from Taking a Bite Out of Your Summer Fun

Keep Mosquitoes from Taking a Bite Out of Your Summer Fun

Healthy, Delicious Cooking with Summer’s Peaches, Plums

Healthy, Delicious Cooking with Summer’s Peaches, Plums

Looking for Fun Activities for Your Child with Special Needs for this Summer or Throughout the Year?

Looking for Fun Activities for Your Child with Special Needs for this Summer or Throughout the Year?

Stick & Spray Sunscreens are Easy — 6 Tips for Using Them Right

Stick & Spray Sunscreens are Easy — 6 Tips for Using Them Right

#ValleyEats – Easy Greek Pasta Salad

#ValleyEats – Easy Greek Pasta Salad

Valley Eats: Grilled Summer Squash & Zucchini

Valley Eats: Grilled Summer Squash & Zucchini

8 Sun Safety Tips from KidsHealth.org

8 Sun Safety Tips from KidsHealth.org

Got Your Eye on Sunglasses?

Got Your Eye on Sunglasses?

Protect the Skin You’re In

Protect the Skin You’re In