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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

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

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|Date: January 29, 2019
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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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Safely Rebuilding Endurance, Strength & Confidence after a Cardiac Event or Diagnosis is Possible with Valley’s Cardiac Rehab 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 Rehab 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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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

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?

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|Date: September 21, 2017
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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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I’ll Drink to That! Benefits of Drinking Water

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|Date: July 18, 2017
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I’ll Drink to That! Benefits of Drinking Water

By Carly Perkins, Exercise Specialist, Lifestyle Medicine & Fitness Center Water is a key component t ...

By Carly Perkins, Exercise Specialist, Lifestyle Medicine & Fitness Center Water is a key component to keeping our body functioning properly. Even slight dehydration can severely impact the body’s ...

July 18, 2017
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Free and Fun Summer Walking Program

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|Date: June 21, 2017
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Free and Fun Summer Walking Program

School is out, the kids are restless, and you’re too tired from work to think of anything safe and fun to ...

School is out, the kids are restless, and you’re too tired from work to think of anything safe and fun to do. Beat the boredom and check out free monthly self- or leader-guided outdoor walks at local ...

June 21, 2017
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Workplace Wellness – How Teams Around Valley Promote Healthy Habits

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|Date: June 08, 2017
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Workplace Wellness – How Teams Around Valley Promote Healthy Habits

Do you ever feel that it is impossible to get up from your desk during the day? Does your lunch consist o ...

Do you ever feel that it is impossible to get up from your desk during the day? Does your lunch consist of whatever is available in the vending machine? While it may seem hard to maintain healthy habi ...

June 08, 2017
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Move Away from Stress

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|Date: April 25, 2017
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Move Away from Stress

Stress is the process of responding to an environmental demand that seems threatening. Stress over prolon ...

Stress is the process of responding to an environmental demand that seems threatening. Stress over prolonged time can impact both your physical and mental health because it triggers natural responses ...

April 25, 2017
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#MindfulnessMonday – Meditation May Help Your Heart

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|Date: January 30, 2017
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#MindfulnessMonday – Meditation May Help Your Heart

Meditation can help mind and body relax, and the American Heart Association says it can help your ticker. ...

Meditation can help mind and body relax, and the American Heart Association says it can help your ticker. The AHA says meditation may: · Help ease stress · Reduce blood pressure · Improve your sleep · ...

January 30, 2017
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