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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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E-cigarettes are “Vitamin Delivery” Devices? Don’t be Fooled by the Latest Marketing Campaign

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|Date: February 14, 2019
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E-cigarettes are “Vitamin Delivery” Devices? Don’t be Fooled by the Latest Marketing Campaign

E-cigarette companies have been making unsubstantiated claims that their products provide health benefits ...

E-cigarette companies have been making unsubstantiated claims that their products provide health benefits like improved sleep, energy and a better immune system. Some are going so far as to call them ...

February 14, 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

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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Lifestyle Medicine Plants the Seed for Future Caregivers

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|Date: January 22, 2019
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Lifestyle Medicine Plants the Seed for Future Caregivers

On Jan. 18, four members of our new Lifestyle Medicine teams in Covington and Maple Valley had the privil ...

On Jan. 18, four members of our new Lifestyle Medicine teams in Covington and Maple Valley had the privilege of participating in Future Ready Day at Summit Trail Middle School in Maple Valley. Keith ...

January 22, 2019
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Physical Therapy Can Be a Medication-free Way to Heal, Move Better, and Prevent New Injury

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|Date: October 16, 2018
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Physical Therapy Can Be a Medication-free Way to Heal, Move Better, and Prevent New Injury

Valley Medical Center's rehab team of inpatient therapists, and outpatient ortho and neuro therapists are ...

Valley Medical Center's rehab team of inpatient therapists, and outpatient ortho and neuro therapists are here to help patients meet their goals to improve their quality of life. Physical therapists a ...

October 16, 2018
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Is Prostate Cancer Screening Right For Me?

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|Date: September 04, 2018
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Is Prostate Cancer Screening Right For Me?

KNOW YOUR PROSTATE CANCER STATS More than 230,000 men are told they have prostate cancer annually making ...

KNOW YOUR PROSTATE CANCER STATS More than 230,000 men are told they have prostate cancer annually making it the second most common cancer in men in the US. About 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed in his li ...

September 04, 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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Help Prevent Future Health Problems with an Annual Medicare Wellness Check

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|Date: August 13, 2018
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Help Prevent Future Health Problems with an Annual Medicare Wellness Check

What is the annual wellness check? This visit is a conversation between you and your primary care provide ...

What is the annual wellness check? This visit is a conversation between you and your primary care provider to create a personal health plan that includes a health risk assessment, review of your Advan ...

August 13, 2018
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Craving Broccoli? Nahh, Didn’t think so! Check out 3 Tips for Combating Pesky Food Cravings

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|Date: August 13, 2018
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Craving Broccoli? Nahh, Didn’t think so! Check out 3 Tips for Combating Pesky Food Cravings

If everyone craved broccoli, there wouldn't be a problem. If you’re like most people, you have visions of ...

If everyone craved broccoli, there wouldn't be a problem. If you’re like most people, you have visions of cookies, chips, pizza and pastries dancing in your head. Cravings usually involve vivid images ...

August 13, 2018
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Like Alcohol, Certain Medicines Can Affect Your Driving

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|Date: April 20, 2018
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Like Alcohol, Certain Medicines Can Affect Your Driving

The dangers of drinking alcohol and driving are well known. You can end up in jail—or worse, a deadly car ...

The dangers of drinking alcohol and driving are well known. You can end up in jail—or worse, a deadly car crash. The effects of other drugs on driving—even prescription and over-the-counter medicines— ...

April 20, 2018
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Walk into Health with a 12-Week Action Plan

Walk into Health with a 12-Week Action Plan

E-cigarettes are “Vitamin Delivery” Devices? Don’t be Fooled by the Latest Marketing Campaign

E-cigarettes are “Vitamin Delivery” Devices? Don’t be Fooled by the Latest Marketing Campaign

#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

Lifestyle Medicine Plants the Seed for Future Caregivers

Lifestyle Medicine Plants the Seed for Future Caregivers

Physical Therapy Can Be a Medication-free Way to Heal, Move Better, and Prevent New Injury

Physical Therapy Can Be a Medication-free Way to Heal, Move Better, and Prevent New Injury

Is Prostate Cancer Screening Right For Me?

Is Prostate Cancer Screening Right For Me?

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

Help Prevent Future Health Problems with an Annual Medicare Wellness Check

Help Prevent Future Health Problems with an Annual Medicare Wellness Check

Craving Broccoli? Nahh, Didn’t think so! Check out 3 Tips for Combating Pesky Food Cravings

Craving Broccoli? Nahh, Didn’t think so! Check out 3 Tips for Combating Pesky Food Cravings

Like Alcohol, Certain Medicines Can Affect Your Driving

Like Alcohol, Certain Medicines Can Affect Your Driving