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5 tips for setting realistic health goals

Are you ready to adopt healthier habits? Here's how to plan for your success.
Recipe: Avocado pesto with zoodles and cherry tomatoes

Dairy-free pesto.
Think safety when heading to the water this summer

Watch for special hazards with natural bodies of water.
June is Men’s Health Month

Men’s health can affect the whole family. Encourage the men in your life to visit their primary care doctor and get screened early.
Infographic: Know where to go for care?

How to determine the best choice for your care.
Paxlovid: What you need to know

This COVID-19 treatment is effective at preventing severe illness and hospitalization in high-risk individuals
COVID-19 booster shots: Your questions answered

Boosters are now available for many people.
Play word games for better brain health

Your daily crossword could help you think better for longer.
Daily 5-2-1-0: Eat 5 veggies and fruits per day

Tips on why and how to get your kids to eat enough fruits and vegetables.
Recipe: Mint fruit salad

You won’t have any leftovers with this dish.
Recipe: Picnic perfect snap peas

Colorful side dish.
Picking and fitting a helmet for summer riding

Pediatrician Vik Bhagat, MD, shares how to pick and fit the right helmet for all your activities this summer.
What would a nutritionist eat at a barbecue?

Potlucks and barbecues don’t have to wreck your diet.
Make self-care part of every day

Here are some ideas to help honor all moms.
Help kids build healthier habits now with 5-2-1-0

Pediatricians encourage parents to use the 5-2-1-0 approach to help children build daily health habits. Here’s why.
Recipe: Grilled seasonal vegetables

Flavorful veggies (or fruits) from the grill.
Recipe: Herb Potato Salad

Vegan potato salad recipe.
Recipe: Crabless crab cakes

Flavorful vegetarian patties.
Webinar: Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope

For Women's History Month, PeaceHealth explores stories of women on the frontlines of the pandemic.
Catching up on medical care

Here’s a checklist to help you prepare for your next doctor visit.
Nutrition advice for runners

What should you eat and when? Here are tips from a PeaceHealth dietitian on finetuning your plan.
Stay on top of your care: preventive care to prioritize this year

Make a plan to talk with your doctor at your next visit about recommended regular screenings.
Recipe: Healthy carrot cake oatmeal breakfast cookies

These cookies are a great way to add more veggies into your diet.
Checking in on the mental health of our children

Strategies to help kids and youth who are feeling overwhelmed by the pandemic.