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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

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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It’s YOU-Time: 7 Ways to Take Care of YOU in 2021

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|Date: January 14, 2021
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It’s YOU-Time: 7 Ways to Take Care of YOU in 2021

So much of 2020 was spent with an external focus, a focus outside of ourselves. We were glued to media so ...

So much of 2020 was spent with an external focus, a focus outside of ourselves. We were glued to media sources and trying to find any sliver of normalcy and certainty in our days. When immersed in cha ...

January 14, 2021
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Physical Activity and Dementia: What You Need to Know for Prevention and Treatment

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|Date: October 12, 2020
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Physical Activity and Dementia: What You Need to Know for Prevention and Treatment

by Julie Gazzoli, PT, Valley Medical Center Rehabilitation Services It’s easy to make the logical connect ...

by Julie Gazzoli, PT, Valley Medical Center Rehabilitation Services It’s easy to make the logical connection between physical activity which promotes overall health and helps our bodies recover from i ...

October 12, 2020
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How to Maintain Strength and Burn Calories During Everyday Tasks

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|Date: June 06, 2019
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How to Maintain Strength and Burn Calories During Everyday Tasks

Looking for ways to keep your muscle strength and burn extra calories? Don't just stand there—these moves ...

Looking for ways to keep your muscle strength and burn extra calories? Don't just stand there—these moves allow you to multitask for fitness. Whenever you're stuck in a long line, do toe raises to wor ...

June 06, 2019
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Alternative Outdoor Activity Adventures

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|Date: July 18, 2017
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Alternative Outdoor Activity Adventures

In the Pacific Northwest, summertime often means family outings to lakes, trails, and parks. However, sum ...

In the Pacific Northwest, summertime often means family outings to lakes, trails, and parks. However, summers aren’t just for swimming, hiking and cycling. Next time you’re headed outdoors, consider t ...

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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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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Be Flexible to the Benefits of Maintaining Functional Movement

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|Date: March 22, 2017
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Be Flexible to the Benefits of Maintaining Functional Movement

Our lack of flexibility becomes apparent when we reach a little too far for something or stride a little ...

Our lack of flexibility becomes apparent when we reach a little too far for something or stride a little too long walking. Stretching and performing functional movements can improve flexibility, allow ...

March 22, 2017
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Game Changer! Age Changes the Rules for Diet and Exercise

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|Date: June 16, 2016
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Game Changer! Age Changes the Rules for Diet and Exercise

We’ve all heard the saying “We are what we eat.” More and more research is showing how our food selection ...

We’ve all heard the saying “We are what we eat.” More and more research is showing how our food selections and activity level impact our overall health. We now know that the risk of nearly every disea ...

June 16, 2016
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15 Reasons Why Staying Active Should be a Priority

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|Date: June 16, 2016
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15 Reasons Why Staying Active Should be a Priority

It’s never too late to start an exercise program and with spring in full swing, it’s a great time get in ...

It’s never too late to start an exercise program and with spring in full swing, it’s a great time get in the habit of making regular physical activity an essential part of your day. Even if you aren’t ...

June 16, 2016
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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

It’s YOU-Time: 7 Ways to Take Care of YOU in 2021

It’s YOU-Time: 7 Ways to Take Care of YOU in 2021

Physical Activity and Dementia: What You Need to Know for Prevention and Treatment

Physical Activity and Dementia: What You Need to Know for Prevention and Treatment

How to Maintain Strength and Burn Calories During Everyday Tasks

How to Maintain Strength and Burn Calories During Everyday Tasks

Alternative Outdoor Activity Adventures

Alternative Outdoor Activity Adventures

Free and Fun Summer Walking Program

Free and Fun Summer Walking Program

Move Away from Stress

Move Away from Stress

Be Flexible to the Benefits of Maintaining Functional Movement

Be Flexible to the Benefits of Maintaining Functional Movement

Game Changer! Age Changes the Rules for Diet and Exercise

Game Changer! Age Changes the Rules for Diet and Exercise

15 Reasons Why Staying Active Should be a Priority

15 Reasons Why Staying Active Should be a Priority