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                                                              • Join Us for GoldenCare’s FREE Virtual Health & Wellness Event on Sept. 28

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                                                                |Date: August 23, 2022
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                                                                Join Us for GoldenCare’s FREE Virtual Health & Wellness Event on Sept. 28

                                                                Join Us for GoldenCare’s FREE Virtual Health & Wellness Event on Sept. 28

                                                                Our GoldenCare members spoke, and we listened—thanks to those who responded to our survey about how we re ...

                                                                Our GoldenCare members spoke, and we listened—thanks to those who responded to our survey about how we reimagine our annual GoldenCare health and wellness event in a pandemic-recovery world. While man ...

                                                                August 23, 2022
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                                                              • FREE GoldenCare Membership—A Golden Opportunity for Your Health and Wellness

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                                                                |Date: January 13, 2021
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                                                                FREE GoldenCare Membership—A Golden Opportunity for Your Health and Wellness

                                                                FREE GoldenCare Membership—A Golden Opportunity for Your Health and Wellness

                                                                Are you 62 or older? Here are 6.2 reasons to join Valley’s GoldenCare membership program. 1. Virtual Semi ...

                                                                Are you 62 or older? Here are 6.2 reasons to join Valley’s GoldenCare membership program. 1. Virtual Seminars and EventsLearn about important health topics from Valley experts through our virtual DocT ...

                                                                January 13, 2021
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                                                              • Drought, Wildfires, Smoke, Oh My! Tips for Breathing Easier During Summer Fire Season

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                                                                |Date: June 06, 2019
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                                                                Drought, Wildfires, Smoke, Oh My! Tips for Breathing Easier During Summer Fire Season

                                                                Drought, Wildfires, Smoke, Oh My! Tips for Breathing Easier During Summer Fire Season

                                                                With more than half of Washington state already experiencing abnormally dry or moderate drought condition ...

                                                                With more than half of Washington state already experiencing abnormally dry or moderate drought conditions, the likelihood of wildfires and the resulting widespread smoke is something we should all be ...

                                                                June 06, 2019
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                                                              • #Valley Eats – Power Packed Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs with Slaw & Greek Yogurt with Blueberries

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                                                                |Date: February 06, 2019
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                                                                #Valley Eats – Power Packed Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs with Slaw & Greek Yogurt with Blueberries

                                                                #Valley Eats – Power Packed Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs with Slaw & Greek Yogurt with Blueberries

                                                                Get a serving of veggies, fiber and deliciousness at breakfast by adding a large handful of broccoli slaw ...

                                                                Get a serving of veggies, fiber and deliciousness at breakfast by adding a large handful of broccoli slaw salad mix to your eggs. The slaw is inexpensive, eliminates prep time and available at most gr ...

                                                                February 06, 2019
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                                                              • Do Statins Change the Risk or Progression of Dementia?

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                                                                |Date: January 30, 2019
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                                                                Do Statins Change the Risk or Progression of Dementia?

                                                                Do Statins Change the Risk or Progression of Dementia?

                                                                If you have high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, your healthcare provider may prescribe statin ...

                                                                If you have high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, your healthcare provider may prescribe statin medicine in addition to lifestyle changes to control your LDL cholesterol level. Statin drugs ...

                                                                January 30, 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

                                                                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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                                                              • Making End-of-Life Healthcare Plans Before You Become Ill Ensures Your Choices are Honored

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                                                                |Date: January 29, 2019
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                                                                Making End-of-Life Healthcare Plans Before You Become Ill Ensures Your Choices are Honored

                                                                Making End-of-Life Healthcare Plans Before You Become Ill Ensures Your Choices are Honored

                                                                You have the right to make your own healthcare decisions. Very often these decisions are made together wi ...

                                                                You have the right to make your own healthcare decisions. Very often these decisions are made together with your family and the advice of your doctor. It’s usually best to include family and physician ...

                                                                January 29, 2019
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                                                              • Problems Peeing are Normal as Men Age, but Shouldn’t be Ignored

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                                                                |Date: January 29, 2019
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                                                                Problems Peeing are Normal as Men Age, but Shouldn’t be Ignored

                                                                Problems Peeing are Normal as Men Age, but Shouldn’t be Ignored

                                                                The symptoms of an enlarged prostate/BPH that can drive men crazy Do you have trouble starting to urinate ...

                                                                The symptoms of an enlarged prostate/BPH that can drive men crazy Do you have trouble starting to urinate (pee)? Does it dribble and flow weakly?  Feeling the need to pee RIGHT NOW? Are you waking up ...

                                                                January 29, 2019
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                                                              • Stretching Can Help You Stay Moving

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                                                                |Date: April 23, 2018
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                                                                Stretching Can Help You Stay Moving

                                                                Stretching Can Help You Stay Moving

                                                                Stretching leg muscles every day may benefit older adults and other people with mobility problems, a new ...

                                                                Stretching leg muscles every day may benefit older adults and other people with mobility problems, a new study reports. The findings suggest that regular stretching could improve blood flow to leg mus ...

                                                                April 23, 2018
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                                                              • Do Your Knees Crackle and Pop?

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                                                                |Date: June 12, 2017
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                                                                Do Your Knees Crackle and Pop?

                                                                Do Your Knees Crackle and Pop?

                                                                Knees that "pop," "click" or "crackle" may be headed toward arthritis in the near future, a new study sug ...

                                                                Knees that "pop," "click" or "crackle" may be headed toward arthritis in the near future, a new study suggests. It's common for the knees to get a little noisy on occasion, and hearing a "crack" durin ...

                                                                June 12, 2017
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