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New Cholesterol Guidelines Focus on Personalized...

December 25, 2018

New cholesterol guidelines released by the American Heart Association recommend a “personalized” approach to fighting bad cholesterol.

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Even a 2-minute Walk Counts in New Physical Activity...

December 18, 2018

New guidelines suggest physical activity lasting as little as two minutes still counts toward a person’s weekly activity goals. Previously, activity...

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Acute Flaccid Myelitis, Polio-Like Illness Affecting...

December 11, 2018

What do parents need to know about AFM, the polio-like virus that’s left hundreds of children across the U.S. partially paralyzed?

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December 2018 - Recipe of the Month

December 5, 2018

Around the holidays, many of us tend to make sweets to share as gifts or to enjoy for ourselves. These date-nut snowballs are a perfect treat...

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New Study Finds That Smoking and Diabetes May ...

December 4, 2018

Smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure: all bad for the heart, but perhaps worse for women's hearts than men's.

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Are You at Risk for Epilepsy?

November 27, 2018

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that causes seizures. While some factors are outside your control, there are several ways to lower your risk...

tags: epilepsy , epilepsy-risk-factors , november , seizures , traumatic-brain-injury

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Can Diet Help Treat Epilepsy in Adults?

November 20, 2018

When anti-seizure medications don't work well enough, people with epilepsy can try changing their diet to reduce seizures.

tags: diet , diet-treatment , epilepsy , epilepsy-treatment , keto-diet , november , seizures , seizure-treatment

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Road Trip Essentials: Car Emergency and First ...

November 13, 2018

You and your family have decided to take a holiday road trip together. You envision scenic snowy routes, countless rounds of the alphabet game...

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Road Trip Essentials: Car Emergency and First ...

November 13, 2018

You and your family have decided to take a holiday road trip together. You envision scenic snowy routes, countless rounds of the alphabet game...

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A Holiday Discussion: What's Our Family Medical...

November 9, 2018

The holidays are just around the corner. That means families will be gathering for big hugs and big meals. Sometimes, you haven't seen these...

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Turkey Traumas, Solved

November 6, 2018

From thawing your bird to gobbling it down at the table, these tips will help you enjoy a safe and healthy Thanksgiving.

tags: cuts , emergency , heart-health , lacerations , november , thanksgiving , turkey

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Is the Air in Your Home Polluted?

October 23, 2018

Your home should make you healthier, not less. Put your pollution radar to the test and answer these four questions about your home's indoor ...

tags: air-pollution , clean-indoor-air , indoor-air-quality , october , vocs , volatile-organic-compounds

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Are You Prepared to Save a Life?

October 22, 2018

Hopefully, you'll never be in a situation where someone is suffering life-threatening bleeding. However, uncontrolled bleeding is the leading...

tags: 911 , bleeding , emergency , stop the bleed

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Protecting Your Health from Air Pollution

October 16, 2018

Research suggests that, even at safe levels, air pollutants can harm your health. A reduction in short-term exposure to particulate matter from...

tags: air-pollution , carbon-monoxide , epa , lead , october , ozone , respiratory-illness

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How to Stay Healthy in an Office Full of Sick ...

October 9, 2018

During the height of flu season, you'll likely find yourself surrounded by coughing, sniffling and sneezing coworkers. Thankfully, protecting...

tags: cold , flu , flu-season , germs , hand-washing , influenza , october , vaccines

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Can the Flu Shot Really Save Your Life?

October 2, 2018

We've all heard the advice to get the flu shot each fall. But is it really that important to do so? The short answer: definitely yes. And timing...

tags: cdc , cold , flu , flu-symptoms , guillain-barre-syndrome , october , vaccine

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Why Vitamin D is Critical to Heart Health

September 18, 2018

Having a heart condition is a definite life crisis. But what if you could reduce the chances that it'll be deadly thanks to the benefits of vitamin...

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Measles Outbreaks: A Wakeup Call

September 11, 2018

Learn the side effects of measles and why it’s important to get vaccinated.

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6 Weird Reasons You Can’t Lose Weight

August 21, 2018

If you’re eating right and exercising, but still can’t seem to lose weight, some unexpected factors could be to blame. We spoke with...

tags: blood pressure , cardiology , cardiovascular health , deep breathing , exercise , heart , hypertension

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9 Shots Older Adults Must Get

August 7, 2018

If you think immunizations are just for children, think again! Adults need them too, including those 50 and older. Are you up-to-date with your...

tags: general wellness , immunization , vaccination , vaccines , vaccines for adults

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Skin, Sun, and Cancer

July 24, 2018

Applying sunscreen when you go to the beach or the pool may seem like second nature, but according to the American Cancer Society, new cases ...

tags: basal cell carcinoma , cancer , dermatology , melanoma , skin , skin cancer , squamous cell carcinoma

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The Latest on Skin Cancer

July 17, 2018

The rates of dangerous skin cancers like melanoma have more than tripled since the 1970s, according to the National Cancer Institute. We spoke...

tags: basal cell carcinoma , cancer , dermatology , melanoma , skin , skin cancer , squamous cell carcinoma

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Ouch, What Bit Me? 10 Common Bug Bites

July 10, 2018

Irritating bug bites are often harmless, but some are painful, and may cause an allergic reaction, infection or worse. Gabriel Schifman, DO, ...

tags: bug bites , chiggers , fleas , insect bite , mosquito , spiders , tick

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Colon cancer screening; get one at age 45!

July 4, 2018

While you can’t control your genes, you can take care of your body. If you are between the ages of 45 and 50, add getting a colorectal screening...

tags: cancer , cancer screening , colon cancer

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Can You Get Alzheimer’s Disease When You’re Young?

June 7, 2018

We rightly associate Alzheimer's disease with an older population. Most people who develop this progressive brain disorder are age 65 and older...

tags: alzheimer's , behavioral health , dementia , early-onset dementia , mental health

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Household safety: Preventing drowning

May 31, 2018

Water safety is important at any age, but is especially crucial if you have babies or toddlers in your home. Here's how to reduce drowning risks...

tags: drowning , emergency , safety

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How to Spot A Fad Diet

May 29, 2018

When it comes to weight loss, we all wish for uncomplicated solutions. As a result, many Americans fall prey to fad diets.

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5 Myths About Back Pain

May 17, 2018

Back pain can come on suddenly - while you're working in the yard, sitting at your desk, cleaning house or lifting something. Learn five myths...

tags: back pain , back surgery , joint pain , orthopedics , pain myths

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What to know about the updated stroke treatment...

May 10, 2018

In January 2018, the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association released new ischemic stroke treatment guidelines that make more...

tags: heart , stroke

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West Valley Medical Center Celebrates Hospital...

May 4, 2018

This week, we celebrate all our West Valley Medical Center teammates who are crucial to providing the best patient care and enacting our mission...

tags: hospital-week

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West Valley Medical Center Celebrates Nurses Week...

May 4, 2018

This week, West Valley Medical Center and HCA Healthcare celebrate our nurses for their unyielding service and tireless dedication to improving...

tags: nurses-week

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The signs of schizophrenia in your early 20s

May 3, 2018

Symptoms of the mental disorder tend to appear in early adulthood. Here's how to detect the disease in your loved ones.

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Top 5 Ways to Relieve Knee Pain

April 26, 2018

Here are the top five ways to keep your joints as strong, flexible and happily active as they can be.

tags: exercise , knee pain , orthopedics , relief , treatment

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These injuries send 9.2 million kids to the hospital...

April 19, 2018

The number one cause of death in American kids is unintentional injuries. Protect your child from concussions and more, with these tips from ...

tags: childrens health , injuries , pediatrics

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Recipe of the Month: 20-Minute Chicken Creole

March 8, 2018

March is National Nutrition Month ^®. This year's theme is "Go Further with Food" with an emphasis on food loss and waste.

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Why is the Flu So Bad This Year?

January 19, 2018

Some flu seasons are worse than others. Learn why the 2018 flu season is so widespread.

tags: er , flu , influenza , primary care , urgent care

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What's the Best Workout Routine for You?

January 11, 2018

Want to start a New Year's workout routine? It might be time to hit the ground running.

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New Cholesterol Guidelines Focus on Personalized Approach

New Cholesterol Guidelines Focus on Personalized...

Even a 2-minute Walk Counts in New Physical Activity...

Acute Flaccid Myelitis, Polio-Like Illness Affecting...

December 2018 - Recipe of the Month

New Study Finds That Smoking and Diabetes May ...

Are You at Risk for Epilepsy?

Can Diet Help Treat Epilepsy in Adults?

Road Trip Essentials: Car Emergency and First ...

Road Trip Essentials: Car Emergency and First ...

A Holiday Discussion: What's Our Family Medical...

Turkey Traumas, Solved

Is the Air in Your Home Polluted?

Are You Prepared to Save a Life?

Protecting Your Health from Air Pollution

How to Stay Healthy in an Office Full of Sick ...

Can the Flu Shot Really Save Your Life?

Why Vitamin D is Critical to Heart Health

Measles Outbreaks: A Wakeup Call

6 Weird Reasons You Can’t Lose Weight

9 Shots Older Adults Must Get

Skin, Sun, and Cancer

The Latest on Skin Cancer

Ouch, What Bit Me? 10 Common Bug Bites

Colon cancer screening; get one at age 45!

Can You Get Alzheimer’s Disease When You’re Young?

Household safety: Preventing drowning

How to Spot A Fad Diet

5 Myths About Back Pain

What to know about the updated stroke treatment...

West Valley Medical Center Celebrates Hospital...

West Valley Medical Center Celebrates Nurses Week...

The signs of schizophrenia in your early 20s

Top 5 Ways to Relieve Knee Pain

These injuries send 9.2 million kids to the hospital...

Recipe of the Month: 20-Minute Chicken Creole

Why is the Flu So Bad This Year?

What's the Best Workout Routine for You?

Healthy Living

Healthy Living

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