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Thyroid Awareness Month
January is Thyroid Awareness Month. Do you know how important your thyroid is? About 1% of Americans will develop enlarged thyroids, and it affects 5-10 times more women than men. Most of the 30...
View ArticleLong View: Take Time to Laugh
I guess we are going to survive another Midwestern winter. They bother me more than they used to, but one of the things that helps me get through them is humor. Once in a while, my office mate Mervet...
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Chasing Health: Writing, Resting, and Winning Winter
Even with an occasional 60-degree day, February isn’t exactly my favorite month for getting active (or doing anything really, except maybe watching college basketball and catching up on TV shows). I...
View ArticleVantage Point: A Helping Health Hand
Not every coach is as well known as Pete Carrol of the Seattle Seahawks, but Susan DeLong, our nurse case manager and health coach in our Wenatchee office, is key to our team. She’s smart, caring, a...
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National Kidney Month
March is National Kidney Month. Did you know your kidneys filter 200 liters of blood each day? Your kidneys regulate the salt, potassium, and acid in your body and filter out waste. And they release...
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National Public Health Week
It’s National Public Health Week, and public health helps everyone save. Think you’re informed? Test your public health news knowledge with this weekly quiz. How can America become the healthiest...
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My Healthy Journey: Spring Cleaning Your Life
This last year has been a long and busy one, and I’m going to be pretty honest when I say I’m exhausted and not feeling very healthy. The good news is that while I feel that way, it’s not entirely...
View ArticleVantage Point: Blaze a Trail
An excerpt from North Central Washington Museum’s “The History of a Thriving Anomaly” describes how the local community thought the Wenatchee Valley Clinic, which opened on April Fools’ Day 1940,...
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National Safety Month 2016
It’s National Safety Month, and we have some topics and tips to help you stay safe! Learn more now. The post National Safety Month 2016 appeared first on Health Alliance Blog - Helping You Be Your Best.
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National Parks and Rec Month
July is National Parks and Rec Month, and you should take advantage of your community’s parks and activities to get active! Visit your local pool to cool off and get moving with classes like water...
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Contact Lens Health Week
It was Contact Lens Health Week, and healthy habits = healthy eyes. Avoid eye infections with these smart tips. Start early with healthy contact lens habits. Have kids who wear contacts? Teach...
View ArticleThe Importance of Getting That Flu Shot
Each year, you see reminders that you should get your flu shots everywhere you go. But only about 42.1 million people in the U.S. do, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)....
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Healthy Buttercup Squash Recipes
Squash is in season, and this week, we featured buttercup squash in healthy recipes. Black Bean and Buttercup Wraps with Chimichurri Sauce are a great burrito substitute. Black bean and buttercup wraps...
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Healthy Lung Month
It’s Healthy Lung Month, and we think it’s important you know how your lungs work. Make sure you know the signs of lung disease and are prepared to talk to your doctor. Keep your lungs healthy by...
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Liver Awareness Month
It’s Liver Awareness Month, and the American Liver Foundation and Bayer have partnered to raise liver cancer awareness. The liver is one of the most important organs in your body, and 30 million...
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Sugar Awareness Week
For Sugar Awareness Week, we’re helping you learn about sugar and make healthy sugar choices. Do you know which of your foods have added sugar in them? There are some you might not realize! Make...
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National Hobby Month
January is National Hobby Month, and you may not realize how much hobbies can help your health and reduce stress. No idea how to start finding a hobby as an adult? We can help. How does our blogger...
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Act Happy Week
Next week is Act Happy Week, and happiness can affect your health more than you realize. Believe it or not, the effects of positive thinking can actually improve your health and happiness. Positive...
View ArticleLong View: Aging With Our Pets
My grandparents had a Chihuahua that lived to be 20 years old. Suzy had her own knitted sweaters to wear when she went outside. Every night, Grandma cooked and cut up liver in tiny, bite-sized pieces...
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Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week
Last week was Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week. Olympians Michael Phelps and Allison Schmitt helped raise awareness about children’s mental health. Your children may seem healthy, but you...
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