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Understanding Metabolic Syndrome and Heart Health: How Lifestyle Medicine Can Help You Thrive

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|Date: February 03, 2025
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Understanding Metabolic Syndrome and Heart Health: How Lifestyle Medicine Can Help You Thrive

Metabolic syndrome and heart health are important topics that impact millions of people. In fact, about 1 ...

Metabolic syndrome and heart health are important topics that impact millions of people. In fact, about 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. has metabolic syndrome, which increases the risk of heart disease, str ...

February 03, 2025
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Considerations for Cholesterol

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|Date: October 17, 2024
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Considerations for Cholesterol

Cholesterol screening is a common part of routine blood tests during wellness checks with your primary ca ...

Cholesterol screening is a common part of routine blood tests during wellness checks with your primary care provider. But what exactly is cholesterol? What's the difference between "good" and "bad" ch ...

October 17, 2024
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The Power of Strength Training: Boosting Health and Longevity

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|Date: June 10, 2024
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The Power of Strength Training: Boosting Health and Longevity

Did you know that one of the best ways to ensure we age gracefully and stay healthy is through strength t ...

Did you know that one of the best ways to ensure we age gracefully and stay healthy is through strength training? Strength training, also known as resistance training, involves exercises that improve ...

June 10, 2024
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Valley Eats – Green Smoothies

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|Date: March 13, 2024
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Valley Eats – Green Smoothies

This cool and refreshing smoothie is a great treat on a sunny spring day! Step 1: Liquid1 cup unsweetened ...

This cool and refreshing smoothie is a great treat on a sunny spring day! Step 1: Liquid1 cup unsweetened soy/almond milk or coconut water Step 2: Greens1 – 2 handfuls baby kale, spinach, bo ...

March 13, 2024
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We Can Prevent Diabetes, Together! Valley’s Diabetes Prevention Program Provides Long-term Value

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|Date: September 15, 2023
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We Can Prevent Diabetes, Together! Valley’s Diabetes Prevention Program Provides Long-term Value

"I think I knew a lot of the pieces already, but putting the pieces of the puzzle to, kind of, see the bi ...

"I think I knew a lot of the pieces already, but putting the pieces of the puzzle to, kind of, see the big picture has, I think, short-term and long-term value for me." - Drew, Diabetes Prevention Pro ...

September 15, 2023
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This Summer, Make Health a Family Focus

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|Date: July 13, 2023
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This Summer, Make Health a Family Focus

For many families across the country, warm weather means time spent with family – whether it’s backyard c ...

For many families across the country, warm weather means time spent with family – whether it’s backyard cookouts, picnics at the park or family vacations. These events are a time for families to recon ...

July 13, 2023
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June is Men’s Health Month – Two Easy Things You Can Do Today for Your Health

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|Date: June 09, 2023
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June is Men’s Health Month – Two Easy Things You Can Do Today for Your Health

June is Men’s Health Month. It is easy to take your health for granted, especially when things are busy, ...

June is Men’s Health Month. It is easy to take your health for granted, especially when things are busy, but here are two easy things you can do today in support of your health. Schedule a yearly chec ...

June 09, 2023
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Take Charge to Prevent Diabetes, Family Style

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|Date: February 13, 2023
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Take Charge to Prevent Diabetes, Family Style

Until recently, young children and teens almost never got type 2 diabetes. Now, about one-third of Americ ...

Until recently, young children and teens almost never got type 2 diabetes. Now, about one-third of American youth are overweight, a problem closely related to an increase in kids with type 2 diabetes, ...

February 13, 2023
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It’s Never Too Late—Reduce Your Type 2 Diabetes Risk at Any Age

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|Date: November 07, 2022
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It’s Never Too Late—Reduce Your Type 2 Diabetes Risk at Any Age

If you could make one investment that would reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, improve your health, and ...

If you could make one investment that would reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, improve your health, and give you more time and energy for the people and activities you love, would you? If you have o ...

November 07, 2022
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DocTalk: Understanding Chronic Conditions

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|Date: September 19, 2022
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DocTalk: Understanding Chronic Conditions

Content derived from DocTalk with Shawn Myers, MD – Kent Primary Care Clinic 0:15 | What is a c ...

Content derived from DocTalk with Shawn Myers, MD – Kent Primary Care Clinic 0:15 | What is a chronic condition?A chronic condition is any health condition that lasts longer than three month ...

September 19, 2022
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Understanding Metabolic Syndrome and Heart Health: How Lifestyle Medicine Can Help You Thrive

Understanding Metabolic Syndrome and Heart Health: How Lifestyle Medicine Can Help You Thrive

Considerations for Cholesterol

Considerations for Cholesterol

The Power of Strength Training: Boosting Health and Longevity

The Power of Strength Training: Boosting Health and Longevity

Valley Eats – Green Smoothies

Valley Eats – Green Smoothies

We Can Prevent Diabetes, Together! Valley’s Diabetes Prevention Program Provides Long-term Value

We Can Prevent Diabetes, Together! Valley’s Diabetes Prevention Program Provides Long-term Value

This Summer, Make Health a Family Focus

This Summer, Make Health a Family Focus

June is Men’s Health Month – Two Easy Things You Can Do Today for Your Health

June is Men’s Health Month – Two Easy Things You Can Do Today for Your Health

Take Charge to Prevent Diabetes, Family Style

Take Charge to Prevent Diabetes, Family Style

It’s Never Too Late—Reduce Your Type 2 Diabetes Risk at Any Age

It’s Never Too Late—Reduce Your Type 2 Diabetes Risk at Any Age

DocTalk: Understanding Chronic Conditions

DocTalk: Understanding Chronic Conditions