The peak season for tomatoes is fast approaching! If you are a home gardener like I am, you probably have been enjoying a delightful handful of cherry tomatoes and an occasional – much anticipated – slicing tomato that finally ripened on the vine. But as memory serves, it will soon be a challenge to simply […]
Corvallis Clinic Health Information Blog
Alzheimer’s Prevention Research
The Clinical Research Center is currently participating in the Expedition 3 Study, a trial for those who have mild Alzheimer’s disease. The investigational drug solanezumab is being evaluated in this worldwide trial to see whether it helps slow the worsening of Alzheimer’s in patients who currently have mild disease. When we announced our research center […]
The Blender Blog
Recently a large portion of Oregon has experienced a climate of HOT HOT HOT! For me this brings to mind using smoothies to beat the heat. Smoothies come in all types and flavors and can be consumed year around. Basic varieties include fruit such as berries, bananas and oranges; ice cream and yogurt preparations, and […]
Strawberries! Every meal is an opportunity!
June is definitely the time to start enjoying fresh local strawberries in the Willamette Valley! Friends and family are seen hustling to nearby farmers markets and street-side fruit stands purchasing flats of these mouthwatering fresh berries, then racing home to make delicious jams, jellies and of course strawberry shortcake! But it doesn’t need to stop […]
Visibility and Research Education in the Community
An important goal for the Clinical Research Center is to be visible in our community. To help achieve this goal, the research department has attended local community health events such as the Diabetes Fair held at The Corvallis Clinic, OSU Gerontology Conference, Healthy Living Expo in Corvallis, and Live Well Expo in Albany. We will […]
