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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

                                                                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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                                                              • 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!

                                                                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?

                                                                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

                                                                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…

                                                                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

                                                                Posted by Valley Communications
                                                                |Date: July 29, 2013
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                                                                Ergonomic Tip of the Week: Loosen Your Grip

                                                                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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