October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This month is a platform to raise awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer. Here are a few tips on how you can get involved during this month: Join an event—Find an event in your area that contributes to the fight against breast cancer Be […]
May is Global Employee Health & Fitness Month. The goal of this month is to promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle to employers and employees through workforce health promotion activities and environments. Here are three tips to keep you healthy and fit at the workplace: Stay Hydrated Being well hydrated is key to stay […]
Occupational therapy is a form of therapy for those recuperating from physical or mental illness that encourages rehabilitation through the performance of activities required in daily life. According to the American Occupational Therapy Association, common occupational therapy interventions include helping people recovering from injury to regain skills and providing supports for older adults experiencing physical […]
Wednesday, March 22 is World Water Day. This day is about taking action to tackle the worldwide water crisis (Assembly, 2017). This year’s theme “Why wastewater?” focuses attention on reusing wastewater as much as we can. Here are some tips: Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth, washing dishes or scrubbing food. Discard garbage, chemical […]
March is National Athletic Training Month. The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) established this month to spread awareness about the important work of athletic trainers (NATA, 2016). This month is a great opportunity to explore the benefits of working with a personal trainer to achieve your fitness goals. Here are three benefits to personal training: Learn […]
March is American Red Cross Month. This month is used as a chance to honor and celebrate the everyday heroes across the country who help the Red Cross organization fulfill their mission (Cross, 2017). This is a great opportunity to become a part of the Red Cross mission by: Making a donation Giving blood or […]
Like to hike? Or maybe you bike? We’ve got a class for that. Can’t stop thinking about burpees or mambos? We’ve got classes for those too. Whether your goal is to conquer a 5K or to get your heart rate up without increasing joint pain; Valley Health Wellness & Fitness Center has an array of […]
It’s a new year and many people will be returning to the gym or working out for the first time. Exercise is typically one of the top resolutions that people start at the beginning of the year. However, it is important to complete a safe and effective workout that can show the results you want, […]
Diet and exercise are the two key components to achieve your optimal health and fitness goals. Men have unique dietary needs to support muscle recovery after exercise, prostate health, heart health and more. Here are six foods men can add to their daily diets or supplements: Lean red meat – Lean cuts of beef are […]
As you work toward your health and fitness goals, wearable health technology can help you collect data to keep you informed of your starting points and your progress. These devices collect data and they help their users feel more engaged in their health and lifestyle choices. They can also assist healthcare professionals by providing contextual, […]
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