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                                    • 4 Ways to Give Healthy Food an Extra Flavor Boost

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                                      |Date: June 16, 2016
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                                      4 Ways to Give Healthy Food an Extra Flavor Boost

                                      4 Ways to Give Healthy Food an Extra Flavor Boost

                                      Give veggies a sweeter, smokier flavor by brushing them lightly with oil and a sprinkle of herbs, then ro ...

                                      Give veggies a sweeter, smokier flavor by brushing them lightly with oil and a sprinkle of herbs, then roasting in the oven at 450 degrees. Using a bit of oil, slowly caramelize onions in a pan over l ...

                                      June 16, 2016
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                                    • Managed Care–a New Care Option from Valley

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                                      |Date: October 16, 2015
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                                      Managed Care–a New Care Option from Valley

                                      Managed Care–a New Care Option from Valley

                                      Your team at Valley cares about you and wants you to have the healthiest, happiest life you can. As part ...

                                      Your team at Valley cares about you and wants you to have the healthiest, happiest life you can. As part of our ongoing work to improve the health of those we care for, we are now offering Chronic Car ...

                                      October 16, 2015
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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

                                      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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                                    • 10 Reasons to get Screened for Colon Cancer

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                                      |Date: January 16, 2015
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                                      10 Reasons to get Screened for Colon Cancer

                                      10 Reasons to get Screened for Colon Cancer

                                      In preventing colorectal cancer, lifestyle changes may not be enough. Regular screenings are vital, too. ...

                                      In preventing colorectal cancer, lifestyle changes may not be enough. Regular screenings are vital, too. They can help find the cancer early, before symptoms develop, when it’s easier to treat. Expert ...

                                      January 16, 2015
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                                    • Adopt these 5 Habits for Better Colon Health

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                                      |Date: January 16, 2015
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                                      Adopt these 5 Habits for Better Colon Health

                                      Adopt these 5 Habits for Better Colon Health

                                      Health experts aren’t sure exactly what causes colorectal cancer. Many factors may play a part. These inc ...

                                      Health experts aren’t sure exactly what causes colorectal cancer. Many factors may play a part. These include a family history of the disease and your age. They have also yet to pinpoint how to preven ...

                                      January 16, 2015
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                                    • What You Should Know and Do this Flu Season

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                                      |Date: September 16, 2014
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                                      What You Should Know and Do this Flu Season

                                      What You Should Know and Do this Flu Season

                                      Influenza is often quite serious for people 65 and older due to the body’s gradual weakening of the immun ...

                                      Influenza is often quite serious for people 65 and older due to the body’s gradual weakening of the immune system as we age. According to the Centers for Disease Control, in recent years it’s estimate ...

                                      September 16, 2014
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                                    • 5 Foods to Supercharge Your Brain

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                                      |Date: August 16, 2014
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                                      5 Foods to Supercharge Your Brain

                                      5 Foods to Supercharge Your Brain

                                      While you should strive for a varied, well balanced diet to get a wide range of nutrients, these foods ar ...

                                      While you should strive for a varied, well balanced diet to get a wide range of nutrients, these foods are worthy of incorporating in to your diet frequently for their brain health benefits. Blueberri ...

                                      August 16, 2014
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                                    • Give Yourself a Boost: Five Steps to Better Memory

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                                      |Date: August 16, 2014
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                                      Give Yourself a Boost: Five Steps to Better Memory

                                      Give Yourself a Boost: Five Steps to Better Memory

                                      You've met her before. You can even remember where. But her name? It eludes you, taunting you, just out o ...

                                      You've met her before. You can even remember where. But her name? It eludes you, taunting you, just out of reach. While aging can make it harder to remember some things, by focusing on your potential ...

                                      August 16, 2014
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                                    • Staying Active Helps Maintain Independent Living

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                                      |Date: April 02, 2014
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                                      Staying Active Helps Maintain Independent Living

                                      Staying Active Helps Maintain Independent Living

                                      It’s never too late to start being more active. With today's medical technology and scientific advances, ...

                                      It’s never too late to start being more active. With today's medical technology and scientific advances, the average life expectancy for men and women is increasing. With longer lives, people are plac ...

                                      April 02, 2014
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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

                                      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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