Stanford Health Care

04/25/2026

You might feel like you’re hitting your stride in your 40s and 50s — established in your career, maybe raising a family, and feeling more confident in who you are. But physically, this is also when your body starts sending signals you can’t ignore as easily. According to Stanford Medicine experts, midlife is a critical window for building healthier habits.

These are the perfect decades to invest in habits that will protect your health and vitality for decades to come, Stanford Medicine experts say.

04/24/2026

At Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley, you’ll receive personalized, precise diagnostic imaging from our highly skilled, board-certified radiologists and caring staff.

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04/24/2026

If you’re in your 20s or 30s, you’re likely focused on launching a career, building relationships and enjoying life — not planning for long-term health. But the choices you make now help shape how healthy you’ll be at 50, 60 and beyond.

These decades are critical for establishing habits that support lifelong well-being. By prioritizing exercise, nutrition, sleep and stress management, young adults can build a strong foundation for healthy aging, Stanford Medicine clinicians say.

By focusing on exercise, diet and sleep, and minimizing stress, young adults can build a lifelong foundation for health as they age, Stanford Medicine clinicians say.

04/23/2026

As part of its vision to reimagine cancer innovation and care, Stanford Health Care is deepening its collaboration with the American Cancer Society to support the establishment of a Hope Lodge in the Bay Area that will provide free temporary lodging for cancer patients and their families seeking treatment in the Bay Area.

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04/23/2026

Take care of your mind and body. Our meditation, fitness, and creative arts classes focus on balance, strength, and relaxation. These classes give you a way to connect with others who have similar experiences.

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04/23/2026

Looking for clarity on supplements? A growing share of Americans are turning to dietary supplements to treat ailments and boost their health. Nearly three in five adults, and more than a third of children and teens, now take at least one supplement, fueling a $60-billion-a-year market of products that aren’t regulated like drugs.

Some supplements — which include vitamins, minerals, herbs, probiotics and more — can help fill nutritional gaps. But most offer no scientifically proven benefit, and some can be harmful.

Stanford Medicine experts bust five myths, including why most people don’t need them and why “natural” isn’t always safe.

Most people don’t need supplements, and ‘natural’ doesn’t always mean safe, according to two Stanford Medicine nutrition experts.

04/22/2026

04/22/2026

Do you have a family member, friend, or loved one at Stanford Health Care? Send a free greeting card and we will print and deliver it directly to the patient’s room.

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04/21/2026

Stanford Medicine unveils the world’s first ultracompact proton therapy facility that will improve outcomes for cancer patients. Radiation oncologists Billy Loo, Jr., Susan Hiniker and Yuan James Rao describe how the system destroys tumors while the patient is sitting upright. Not only will it increase access to care, but it also minimizes the footprint needed to deliver the precise radiation.

Stanford Medicine is the first in the world to introduce ultracompact proton therapy that will make the advanced targeted radiotherapy more accessible to patients.

04/20/2026

Volunteers comprise a vital part of the Stanford Health Care team; they support over 100 different departments across the main hospital, our clinics, and the community.

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04/17/2026

Emotional eating is very common yet can derail health and lifestyle goals and lead to feelings of guilt, shame, and distress. Brittany Matheson, PhD, focuses on ways to identify emotional eating and practical tips, tools, and strategies to regulate emotions without turning to food.

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