Most of us wish that we were more physically fit. But, for many of us, the challenge is not the workout itself: the challenge is finding the motivation to get back into a fitness routine. Once you are in a consistent routine and have been for a few weeks, it is much easier to […]
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Safely Returning to Fitness: Maximize Your Exercise Benefits
Just being in a consistent exercise routine does not guarantee that you are getting the most out of your exercises. Here are a few suggestions to help you reap the maximum benefits from exercise. Aside from physical activity, the three most significant factors for a healthy body are hydration, nutrition, and sleep. Hydration Water, […]
Safely Returning to Fitness: Your Child and Sports
The past year has taken away many things, including sports for youths. However, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. With more and more individuals receiving COVID-19 vaccines every day, many areas have begun reopening their gyms and sports facilities, including youth sports programs. Getting your child back into sports and […]
Inclusive Care for the LGBTQIA+ Community
What to Expect from Your Visit to the Corvallis Clinic By Dr. Robin McKelvey Gender and sexual orientation minorities deal with healthcare difficulties on a frequent basis, from matters as common as the language in forms and documents to matters as serious as next of kin and healthcare proxy. As we progress toward a more […]
Mental Health Tip: Grief
By Cara Wheeler, PsyD Grief is strange. I mean, we all think we know what grief looks like until we experience it, and then sometimes it doesn’t look or feel the way we expected it to. Grief is different for everyone, and there is no “right” way to grieve. I had a patient tell […]