While most of the nation continues to dig out from massive snow storms and bundles up against frigid temperatures, the Treasure Valley has enjoyed some really beautiful winter days. Valentine's Day, February 14, brought about temperatures in the low 50s - perfect for doing those outdoor activities that are so abundant in the area. From hiking on family friendly beginner trails in the heart of downtown Boise, or snowshoeing trails just a short drive away, road or mountain biking routes from your front door or downhill skiing at Bogus - the area is an outdoor lover's paradise. So when you are considering a location to begin your medical career as an Urgent Care provider or a Family Practice Physician, remember to look at quality of life. And chances are, you'll have a hard time beating what the Treasure Valley Idaho has to offer.

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A new report by Trust for America's Health (TFAH) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) has ranked Idaho as the 33rd highest percentage of obesity in the nation, with 24.8% of residents being obese. The number of obese children (ages 10-17)in the state comes in at the 11th lowest, with 27.5%. While the report doesn't give specifics on why certain states rise to the top of the obesity rankings, several deductions can be made regarding Idaho's ranking. The plethora of outdoor, year-round activities combined with the abundance of available vegetables and fruits help make a healthy lifestyle more achievable. Of course there is always room for improvement!!

You can read the full report and rankings at the Trust for America's Health website.

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Idaho was recently ranked the 8th Healthiest State in the U.S. according to an article on Forbes.com. The rankings were compiled from a study by United Health Foundation, American Public Health Association and Partnership for Prevention, and took into account such things as the number of primary care physicians, prevalence of obesity, lack of health insurance and more. You can see the full list on Forbes.com. Maybe it's our year round outdoor activities that help keep us healthy. Or perhaps its the clean mountain air. Whatever the reason, come check it out for yourself and see how your career can allow for time to enjoy all that Idaho has to offer!

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