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What are your kids going to eat this summer once school lets out? MVHNews nutri...

2012-05-18T17:06:35+01:00

What are your kids going to eat this summer once school lets out? MVHNews nutrition blogger Jeni Tackett has some great suggestions. Read that and more in this edition of the MVHNews e-Newsletter!

Mississippi Valley Health News e-Newsletter | 05-18-2012
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Summer break presents some new challenges for healthy eating. Summer means more time to play outside but can also result in bad eating habits for children.
Kids stay up later after school is over and the temptation to indulge in a late bowl of ice cream can be trouble. Quad City Dietitian and mom Jeni Tackett says concession stand eating at the ball diamond isn't the best, either.

See how KONE employees are pulling together to improve teamwork and get healthie...

2012-05-04T16:36:38+01:00

See how KONE employees are pulling together to improve teamwork and get healthier in this week's MVHealth News e-newsletter. There's also more on workplace fit tips, zoo walks and much more!

Mississippi Valley Health News e-newsletter | 05-03-2012
Local health and wellness news for the Quad Cities. Subscribe to our free e-newsletter.
Go ahead and celebrate Cinco de Mayo, Saturday, May 5! Trinity dietitian and MVHN nutrition blogger Jeni Tackett shares her tips for the healthiest way to eat Mexican food and master the bottomless tortilla basket...

Check out our latest promotion - you can win a $500 bike from MVHNews Online and...

2012-05-03T19:48:46+01:00

Check out our latest promotion - you can win a $500 bike from MVHNews Online and Healthy Habits. Just go to our online contest: http://www.facebook.com/MVHNewsOnline/app_28134323652

More workplace fitness and nutrition tips lead off this edition of the MVHealth...

2012-04-19T17:03:13+01:00

More workplace fitness and nutrition tips lead off this edition of the MVHealth News e-newsletter ... also find out what's coming up at Nostalgia Farms, how fashion can hurt you and much more ...

Mississippi Valley Health News e-newsletter | 04-19-2012
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Moving during your workday is important, even for desk jockeys who exercise. MVHNews fitness blogger Jen Foley, Two Rivers YMCA, demonstrates a simple way to do it.

Lots of good stuff in this week's edition of the MVHealth News e-newsletter ......

2012-04-11T17:04:37+01:00

Lots of good stuff in this week's edition of the MVHealth News e-newsletter ... a new community-wide corporate living challenge, healthy kids day at 2 Rivers YMCA and workplace fitness and nutrition tips ...

Mississippi Valley Health News e-newsletter | 04-11-2012
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The YMCA's WorkIt! corporate challenge brings new meaning to "healthy competition." Learn how your company can build camaraderie and improve everyone's health through fun physical activities.

Get in the swing of spring and register to win one of four $75 gift cards from D...

2012-04-11T15:08:29+01:00

Get in the swing of spring and register to win one of four $75 gift cards from Dick's Sporting Goods. Click the ad for more info.

We've got a compelling story from a breast cancer survivor who now works with ot...

2012-03-23T16:04:40+01:00

We've got a compelling story from a breast cancer survivor who now works with other cancer survivors as part of the YMCA's LiveSTRONG program in this week's newsletter. That and great food ideas fresh from Nostalgia Farms (and much more, of course) ...

Mississippi Valley Health News e-newsletter | 03-22-2012
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QC YMCA Fitness Blogger Jen Foley explains how exercise is the best way to prevent colon cancer. This story and more in this week's MVHNews e-newsletter!
Fitness blogger Jen Foley, Two Rivers YMCA, has had colon cancer in her own family. She can show you how to reduce your colon cancer risk by 30-40 percent.

Lot's of great stories in this week's MVHNews e-newsletter. Let Jen and Jeni sh...

2012-03-02T20:36:35+01:00

Lot's of great stories in this week's MVHNews e-newsletter. Let Jen and Jeni show you how to avoid caving in to those cravings; know your risk for colon cancer; watch a survivor's story and more ... http://conta.cc/y4ZnrE

Mississippi Valley Health News e-newsletter | 03-01-2012
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Eight weeks into your New Year's resolution, Jen and Jeni share ways to win the war on your waistline. If you're caving into cravings and blowing off the gym, read these four tips to stay on course with your diet and fitness goals.

Last week to win an a Hy-Vee gift card worth $50, get into your zone, good news...

2012-02-23T19:06:35+01:00

Last week to win an a Hy-Vee gift card worth $50, get into your zone, good news for infertile couples, Zumba-thon next week and more ... http://conta.cc/zPO5MB

Mississippi Valley Health News e-newsletter | 02-23
QC YMCA diet and fitness bloggers Jeni Tackett and Jen Foley are back with more advice on how to keep those New Year's resolutions you made seven weeks ago. And much more ...
QC YMCA diet and fitness bloggers Jen Foley and Jeni Tackett remind us to focus on the manageable aspects of our diet and fitness resolutions for 2012.

This week's edition of the Mississippi Valley Health News e-newsletter is out....

2012-02-16T18:26:34+01:00

This week's edition of the Mississippi Valley Health News e-newsletter is out. You can enter to win an a Hy-Vee gift card worth $50, understand how body knowledge is power, learn to watch out for winter eye injuries and more ... http://conta.cc/Am508k

Mississippi Valley Health News e-newsletter - 02-16-2012
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QC YMCA diet and fitness bloggers Jen Foley and Jeni Tackett say it's important to know what to look for when you're looking for results from your diet and fitness resolutions.

This week's MVHNews e-newsletter includes your chance to win an a Hy-Vee gift ca...

2012-02-09T19:41:39+01:00

This week's MVHNews e-newsletter includes your chance to win an a Hy-Vee gift card worth $50 as well as tips on how to find out what your scale is telling you, restoring eyesight with surgery, Valentine's Day cupcake recipes from Nostalgia Farms, romantic walks in the park and more ... http://conta.cc/AdDJp7

Find out what your scale is telling you, restoring eyesight with surgery and other QC-area health news!
The MVHNews e-newsletter gives you local health advice, information and news as well as inspirational stories about local people ... all to help you live a healthier, happier life here in the Quad Cities!
QC YMCA diet and fitness bloggers Jen Foley and Jeni Tackett say this fifth week it's important to know how to read a scale.

Win an a Hy-Vee gift card, keep your workouts fun, watch those portions, ear tub...

2012-02-02T18:10:07+01:00

Win an a Hy-Vee gift card, keep your workouts fun, watch those portions, ear tubes and more ... http://conta.cc/A0r22E

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Week 4: Jeni on Your Diet: Eating well but no weight loss? It isn't just what's on your plate. Take a look at Jeni's video tip on the essentials of portion balancing.

We're giving away 5, $50 gift cards to Hy-Vee during the month of February. All...

2012-02-02T14:49:17+01:00

We're giving away 5, $50 gift cards to Hy-Vee during the month of February. All you have to do is sign-in to win! It's easy!

Hy-Vee Gift Card Giveaway from MVHNews
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How eating the right breakfast in the morning can help you get better sleep that...

2012-01-27T15:30:41+01:00

How eating the right breakfast in the morning can help you get better sleep that evening ...

Eat Breakfast First Thing in the Morning for Better Sleep
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It's long-standing wisdom that you shouldn't eat too close to bed time, or eat the right kinds of foods. One sleep specialist suggests it's really...

Keep those new year's resolutions with Jen and Jeni, learn how some winter boots...

2012-01-26T18:06:34+01:00

Keep those new year's resolutions with Jen and Jeni, learn how some winter boots can be a hazard in the snow and get ready for a fun-filled February at the Scott County Family Y's ... http://conta.cc/zhnKAt

Win an iPod Nano, boot injuries, home workouts, winter blues and more ...
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Want to eat well, exercise and lose weight? QC Fitness and Diet Bloggers Jen Foley and Jeni Tackett team up to make it happen for you.

How you sleep may influence what kind of pillow you should use ...

2012-01-25T23:20:12+01:00

How you sleep may influence what kind of pillow you should use ...

Find the Right Pillow for You Based on Your Sleep Style
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Your pillow can make all the difference between a good night's rest and pain (both the morning after and possibly longer). To get the perfect...

Win an iPod Nano, lose a pound a week and learn how to save money on health insu...

2012-01-19T18:08:56+01:00

Win an iPod Nano, lose a pound a week and learn how to save money on health insurance! http://conta.cc/zJQoGm

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Want to eat well, exercise and lose weight? QC Fitness and Diet Bloggers Jen Foley and Jeni Tackett team up to make it happen for you.

Work-related post: The Mississippi Valley Health News is giving away an iPod nan...

2012-01-17T15:43:13+01:00

Work-related post: The Mississippi Valley Health News is giving away an iPod nano if you sign up to receive their free e-newsletter!

Mississippi Valley Health News Online
The Mississippi Valley Health News is an online publication of the Mississippi Valley Health Network - based in Davenport, Iowa. The magazine covers local and regional events and stories that concern health, wellness and economic issues surrounding health care.

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2012-01-17T15:41:51+01:00

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Mississippi Valley Health News Online
The Mississippi Valley Health News is an online publication of the Mississippi Valley Health Network - based in Davenport, Iowa. The magazine covers local and regional events and stories that concern health, wellness and economic issues surrounding health care.

Check out these helpful tips on keeping your new year's resolutions from MVHNews...

2012-01-12T18:52:18+01:00

Check out these helpful tips on keeping your new year's resolutions from MVHNews Online bloggers Jen Foley and Jeni Tackett ...

Tips for keeping those new years resolutions from Jen & Jeni
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MVHNews bloggers Jen Foley and Jeni Tackett pass on their favorite tips for keeping your new year's resolutions for staying fit and losing weight.

Win an iPod Nano, make that diet plan stick for real and beat the healthcare squ...

2012-01-12T18:06:36+01:00

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QC Fitness and Diet bloggers Jen Foley, YMCA, and Jeni Tackett, Dietitian, team up to help motivate you for the next eight weeks.

Lose those pounds for good, no more ho-hum exercise, save money on surgery and s...

2012-01-05T18:09:23+01:00

Lose those pounds for good, no more ho-hum exercise, save money on surgery and sign-in to win an iPod Nano from MVHNews Online! http://conta.cc/wVo2dm

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Make your diet and fitness plan stick in 2012. Through February, QC YMCA fitness and diet bloggers Jen Foley and Jeni Tackett will share weekly tips on losing the weight for good.

Check out our prize giveaway for January! All you have to do is provide your em...

2012-01-05T15:18:09+01:00

Check out our prize giveaway for January! All you have to do is provide your email address and you're entered to win. No purchase necessary!

iPod nano Giveaway from MVHNews
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Did you know that smokers are more prone to back pain and spine problems than no...

2012-01-04T16:25:11+01:00

Did you know that smokers are more prone to back pain and spine problems than non-smoking? It's still not too late to add to your list of New Year's resolutions ... http://ow.ly/8dE0G

Does Your Back Hurt? Then Put Down that Butt!
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Each year, an estimated 443,000 Americans die prematurely from smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke. Despite these known risks, approximately...

An inspirational story about a 42 year-old from Bettendorf who regained her hear...

2011-12-19T16:15:34+01:00

An inspirational story about a 42 year-old from Bettendorf who regained her hearing after surgery performed by Dr. Doug Dvorak of ENT Professional Services ... http://ow.ly/7WMQT

Bringing back the sounds of life | MVHNews Online
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At 42, Bettendorf resident Michele Coplea was slowly losing her hearing, and as a medical transcriptionist who wears earphones for hours every day,...

Beat the holiday blues this winter by realizing it's not just the stress of fami...

2011-12-15T16:28:35+01:00

Beat the holiday blues this winter by realizing it's not just the stress of family, friends and finances that can bring you down ...

Beat holiday blues | MVHNews Online
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Rosina Linz, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist, treating patients in the areas of depression and anxiety. Her practice is located at the Mississippi Medical Plaza in Davenport, Iowa.

Quad-Citian Dennis Gooch was grounded with flat feet until Dr. Tuvi Mendel of Or...

2011-12-15T15:50:21+01:00

Quad-Citian Dennis Gooch was grounded with flat feet until Dr. Tuvi Mendel of Orthopaedic Specialsts, PC took on the case and put his fellowship training to work. The rest, they say, was smooth sailing ... http://ow.ly/7WN41

Cleared for take-off | MVHNews Online
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Dennis Gooch, Coal Valley, has to run around quite a bit when he’s flying one of the 40 or so radio-controlled airplanes in his collection. The...

That headache you're experiencing from all this technology - it's not all in you...

2011-12-14T15:45:38+01:00

That headache you're experiencing from all this technology - it's not all in your head ... http://ow.ly/7WMGx

Have a killer headache? Your smart phone or laptop might be to blame. ::...
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Most people think of seeing a chiropractor when they have back pain or neck and shoulder pain. What is becoming far more common in the Palmer...

Dr. Ralph Tyner of ENT Professional Services provides some tips on telling the d...

2011-12-13T15:40:24+01:00

Dr. Ralph Tyner of ENT Professional Services provides some tips on telling the difference between the common cold and sinusitis ... http://ow.ly/7WMoH

Fighting the uncommon cold this fall | MVHNews Online
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Any of them can be more difficult when the sinuses are inflamed and can’t drain properly. Commonly, a cold will stuff up an adult’s nose two or...