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Unlock Your Fitness Potential: How Valley’s Lifestyle Medicine Clinic Tailors Exercise for Success

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|Date: March 13, 2024
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Unlock Your Fitness Potential: How Valley’s Lifestyle Medicine Clinic Tailors Exercise for Success

Have you ever started an exercise plan, but didn't see the results you were hoping for?Do you ever wonder ...

Have you ever started an exercise plan, but didn't see the results you were hoping for?Do you ever wonder how much time you’re supposed to spend exercising? At Valley’s Lifestyle Medicine Clinic, our ...

March 13, 2024
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A SMART Way to Achieve Your Goals

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|Date: January 17, 2024
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A SMART Way to Achieve Your Goals

by Carly Headd, Director of Wellness Programs, Lifestyle Medicine Clinic It’s that time of year again. We ...

by Carly Headd, Director of Wellness Programs, Lifestyle Medicine Clinic It’s that time of year again. We start thinking about where we want to be 12 months from now, envision what we want our health ...

January 17, 2024
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November is Diabetes Awareness Month – Learn About a New Partnership Between Valley and the Kent YMCA

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|Date: October 31, 2019
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November is Diabetes Awareness Month – Learn About a New Partnership Between Valley and the Kent YMCA

86 million people are at risk. ARE YOU? 1 in 3 adults have prediabetes but most don't know it. Learn abou ...

86 million people are at risk. ARE YOU? 1 in 3 adults have prediabetes but most don't know it. Learn about the risks for diabetes and how to make small lifestyle changes that can make a big difference ...

October 31, 2019
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Prepare Your Kids for a Healthy School Year

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|Date: August 06, 2019
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Prepare Your Kids for a Healthy School Year

Believe it or not, school is right around the corner. But in addition to buying school supplies and diggi ...

Believe it or not, school is right around the corner. But in addition to buying school supplies and digging out backpacks, it’s important to focus on a few health-related “to-dos” as your kids head ba ...

August 06, 2019
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Safely Rebuilding Endurance, Strength & Confidence after a Cardiac Event or Diagnosis is Possible with Valley’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

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|Date: November 13, 2018
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Safely Rebuilding Endurance, Strength & Confidence after a Cardiac Event or Diagnosis is Possible with Valley’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

Transferred to UW Medical Center following a heart attack, Rob was diagnosed with a serious blockage in h ...

Transferred to UW Medical Center following a heart attack, Rob was diagnosed with a serious blockage in his right coronary artery. Two stents were placed to open the arteries and maintain circulation ...

November 13, 2018
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Introducing MyHealthMap.org – Map your way to a healthier YOU!

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|Date: November 15, 2016
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Introducing MyHealthMap.org – Map your way to a healthier YOU!

MyHealthMap is a South King County collaborative aimed at reducing the prevalence of obesity by helping o ...

MyHealthMap is a South King County collaborative aimed at reducing the prevalence of obesity by helping our community find free and low cost options for healthy activities and nutrition close to where ...

November 15, 2016
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Do you Squawk when you Squat?

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|Date: October 17, 2013
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Do you Squawk when you Squat?

Many people come into the Fitness Center and tell us they cannot squat because it’s bad for their ...

Many people come into the Fitness Center and tell us they cannot squat because it’s bad for their knees, their doctor told them not to, or it hurts. What they may not know is that they may be s ...

October 17, 2013
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Desk Job? Do This Exercise Daily

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|Date: October 15, 2013
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Desk Job? Do This Exercise Daily

If you have a desk job, listen up! Sitting at a computer all day is hard on your body. Slouching f ...

If you have a desk job, listen up! Sitting at a computer all day is hard on your body. Slouching forward throughout your workday hinders posture and can lead to back, neck or shoulder pain. Use ...

October 15, 2013
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You Can Lead a Horse to Water…

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|Date: September 04, 2013
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You Can Lead a Horse to Water…

Are you feeling like you sweat too much or too little when working out? That may be due to the lack of wa ...

Are you feeling like you sweat too much or too little when working out? That may be due to the lack of water you take in while exercising. Here are some general guidelines put out by the American Coll ...

September 04, 2013
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Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Loosen Your Grip

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|Date: July 29, 2013
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Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Loosen Your Grip

Tension and stress can affect all parts of the body -- even your wrists and hands. Excessive pinc ...

Tension and stress can affect all parts of the body -- even your wrists and hands. Excessive pinching and gripping of your mouse can cause fatigue in the fine muscles of your hand, wrist, and ...

July 29, 2013
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Unlock Your Fitness Potential: How Valley’s Lifestyle Medicine Clinic Tailors Exercise for Success

Unlock Your Fitness Potential: How Valley’s Lifestyle Medicine Clinic Tailors Exercise for Success

A SMART Way to Achieve Your Goals

A SMART Way to Achieve Your Goals

November is Diabetes Awareness Month – Learn About a New Partnership Between Valley and the Kent YMCA

November is Diabetes Awareness Month – Learn About a New Partnership Between Valley and the Kent YMCA

Prepare Your Kids for a Healthy School Year

Prepare Your Kids for a Healthy School Year

Safely Rebuilding Endurance, Strength & Confidence after a Cardiac Event or Diagnosis is Possible with Valley’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

Safely Rebuilding Endurance, Strength & Confidence after a Cardiac Event or Diagnosis is Possible with Valley’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

Introducing MyHealthMap.org – Map your way to a healthier YOU!

Introducing MyHealthMap.org – Map your way to a healthier YOU!

Do you Squawk when you Squat?

Do you Squawk when you Squat?

Desk Job? Do This Exercise Daily

Desk Job? Do This Exercise Daily

You Can Lead a Horse to Water…

You Can Lead a Horse to Water…

Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Loosen Your Grip

Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Loosen Your Grip