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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

                                      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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                                    • Cool Tips for Hot Temps – Advice from Valley Providers & Staff for Staying Safe and Comfortable in the Summer Heat

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                                      |Date: June 15, 2023
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                                      Cool Tips for Hot Temps – Advice from Valley Providers & Staff for Staying Safe and Comfortable in the Summer Heat

                                      Cool Tips for Hot Temps – Advice from Valley Providers & Staff for Staying Safe and Comfortable in the Summer Heat

                                      Summer in Washington state is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful weather. But while the ...

                                      Summer in Washington state is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful weather. But while the warmth is a nice break from the chilly, rainy months, it is important to be mindful of keeping ...

                                      June 15, 2023
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                                    • Exercise During Chemotherapy—Why Any Amount is Beneficial and Encouraged

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                                      |Date: December 05, 2022
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                                      Exercise During Chemotherapy—Why Any Amount is Beneficial and Encouraged

                                      Exercise During Chemotherapy—Why Any Amount is Beneficial and Encouraged

                                      By Michelle Zhang, MD, Oncology & Hematology Clinic As a medical oncologist, I prescribe chemotherapy ...

                                      By Michelle Zhang, MD, Oncology & Hematology Clinic As a medical oncologist, I prescribe chemotherapy to many patients. Although the treatment can be life-prolonging and even life-saving, it may a ...

                                      December 05, 2022
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                                    • Physical Activity Tips Busy Kids and Families Need to Know About

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                                      |Date: October 11, 2022
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                                      Physical Activity Tips Busy Kids and Families Need to Know About

                                      Physical Activity Tips Busy Kids and Families Need to Know About

                                      Are your kids getting the physical activity they need to stay healthy? Youth ages 6 to 17 need at least 6 ...

                                      Are your kids getting the physical activity they need to stay healthy? Youth ages 6 to 17 need at least 60 minutes of activity daily, says the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. But only ab ...

                                      October 11, 2022
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                                    • Age-Friendly Fitness: How to Boost Your Health with Exercise and Why it Matters

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                                      |Date: September 20, 2022
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                                      Age-Friendly Fitness: How to Boost Your Health with Exercise and Why it Matters

                                      Age-Friendly Fitness: How to Boost Your Health with Exercise and Why it Matters

                                      Content derived from DocTalk with Matthew Jones, Exercise Specialist 0:32 | Why is exercise important?Exe ...

                                      Content derived from DocTalk with Matthew Jones, Exercise Specialist 0:32 | Why is exercise important?Exercise is the number one way to prevent chronic disease and retain your quality of life as you a ...

                                      September 20, 2022
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                                    • Sidelined by an Injury?

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                                      |Date: May 09, 2022
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                                      Sidelined by an Injury?

                                      Sidelined by an Injury?

                                      When injuries occur, it is no longer enough for athletes to “take it easy for a while” or “work through i ...

                                      When injuries occur, it is no longer enough for athletes to “take it easy for a while” or “work through it.” Whether you’re a swimmer, runner, cyclist, dancer, hiker, Little Leaguer, or someone who ju ...

                                      May 09, 2022
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                                    • Walk into Health with a 12-Week Action Plan

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                                      |Date: February 28, 2019
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                                      Walk into Health with a 12-Week Action Plan

                                      Walk into Health with a 12-Week Action Plan

                                      It starts with just 15 minutes: a slow 5-minute warm-up walk, five minutes of brisk walking and then fini ...

                                      It starts with just 15 minutes: a slow 5-minute warm-up walk, five minutes of brisk walking and then finishes with a 5-minute, slow down walk. Sound doable? If you’ve been wanting to gradually get mor ...

                                      February 28, 2019
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                                    • Nine Ways to Make Exercise Part of Your Day

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: January 29, 2019
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                                      Nine Ways to Make Exercise Part of Your Day

                                      Nine Ways to Make Exercise Part of Your Day

                                      Take an activity break during the day instead of eating a snack. Find out if your local shopping mall ope ...

                                      Take an activity break during the day instead of eating a snack. Find out if your local shopping mall opens early for indoor walkers. Listen to music or watch TV to keep yourself entertained while you ...

                                      January 29, 2019
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                                    • Landing Solidly on Your Feet–Conquer the Fear of Falling with these Prevention Tips

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                                      |Date: August 13, 2018
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                                      Landing Solidly on Your Feet–Conquer the Fear of Falling with these Prevention Tips

                                      Landing Solidly on Your Feet–Conquer the Fear of Falling with these Prevention Tips

                                      The risk of falling rises with age. And a simple fall could change your life—breaking a bone can be the s ...

                                      The risk of falling rises with age. And a simple fall could change your life—breaking a bone can be the start of more serious problems like injuries, disability, hospital visits and an overall decline ...

                                      August 13, 2018
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                                    • Is a Brisk Walk Really as Good an Exercise as a Sweaty, Heart-Pounding Run?

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: September 21, 2017
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                                      Is a Brisk Walk Really as Good an Exercise as a Sweaty, Heart-Pounding Run?

                                      Is a Brisk Walk Really as Good an Exercise as a Sweaty, Heart-Pounding Run?

                                      Walking is just as good as running when it comes to lowering your risk for heart disease, according to re ...

                                      Walking is just as good as running when it comes to lowering your risk for heart disease, according to research reported by the American Heart Association. Researchers analyzed the health of some 48,0 ...

                                      September 21, 2017
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