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Simone Valle

Communications Director for Des Peres Hospital
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Creating a Family Healthy History

Do you know which diseases and medical conditions may be have been passed down through your family tree?

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Using 'My Plate' to Plan Healthy Meals

A healthy diet starts with balancing portions so you get enough of what you need without too many calories.

Nutrition and Seniors

We all know the importance of good nutrition, at any age. For seniors, eating healthy has its own special challenges and considerations.

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What Is Celiac Disease?

March is Nutrition Month, so I'll be tapping our dietitians for the next few posts. Given all the foods out there now being labeled "gluten free," this week we're talking Celiac Disease.

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Doctor Explains How Smoking Affects the Heart

People who smoke are up to six times more likely to have a heart attack compared to nonsmokers.

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Electrophysiology: Identifying the Causes of an Irregular Heartbeat

The heart is an amazing muscle. What do you do when it beats out of rhythm?

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Local Voices: Obesity and Heart Disease

In the U.S., nearly two thirds of adults are overweight or obese, and nearly 10 million children are overweight. Loosing a small amount of weight can help lower the risk of heart disease.

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Seven Ways to Live Heart Healthy

It's Heart Month. Here are seven ways to help protect your heart.