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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

                                      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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                                    • 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?

                                      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

                                      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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                                    • Alternative Outdoor Activity Adventures

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                                      |Date: July 18, 2017
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                                      Alternative Outdoor Activity Adventures

                                      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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                                    • Dining with the Docs | Episode 2 – Chicken and Asparagus Rolls

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                                      |Date: June 14, 2017
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                                      Dining with the Docs | Episode 2 – Chicken and Asparagus Rolls

                                      Dining with the Docs | Episode 2 – Chicken and Asparagus Rolls

                                      Join Dr. Hsiang-Hwa “Shawn” Chen (Fairwood Clinic), Dr. Kristin Parker (Cascade Clinic), and Dr. Long Ngu ...

                                      Join Dr. Hsiang-Hwa “Shawn” Chen (Fairwood Clinic), Dr. Kristin Parker (Cascade Clinic), and Dr. Long Nguyen (Cascade Clinic), as they demonstrate how to cook healthy, family friendly recipes. Episode ...

                                      June 14, 2017
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                                    • Dining with the Docs | Episode 1 – Egg Muffins

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                                      |Date: May 25, 2017
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                                      Dining with the Docs | Episode 1 – Egg Muffins

                                      Dining with the Docs | Episode 1 – Egg Muffins

                                      Join Dr. Kristin Parker (Cascade Clinic), Dr. Long Nguyen (Cascade Clinic), Cody, and Dr. Hsiang-Hwa "Sha ...

                                      Join Dr. Kristin Parker (Cascade Clinic), Dr. Long Nguyen (Cascade Clinic), Cody, and Dr. Hsiang-Hwa "Shawn" Chen(Fairwood Clinic) as they demonstrate how to cook healthy, family friendly recipes in V ...

                                      May 25, 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

                                      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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                                    • #NationalPetDay Does Your Therapist have a Wagging Tail?

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: April 11, 2017
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                                      #NationalPetDay Does Your Therapist have a Wagging Tail?

                                      #NationalPetDay Does Your Therapist have a Wagging Tail?

                                      Whether your pet has a furry tail, a feathered tail or no tail at all, animal therapy can be a big mood-b ...

                                      Whether your pet has a furry tail, a feathered tail or no tail at all, animal therapy can be a big mood-booster for patients with mental or chronic health conditions. Simply holding or petting animals ...

                                      April 11, 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

                                      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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                                    • #MindfulnessMonday – 5 Ways to De-stress Now

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: February 06, 2017
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                                      #MindfulnessMonday – 5 Ways to De-stress Now

                                      #MindfulnessMonday – 5 Ways to De-stress Now

                                      Use one of these techniques to find a small oasis of calm amid the chaos, and recharge your mind and spir ...

                                      Use one of these techniques to find a small oasis of calm amid the chaos, and recharge your mind and spirit in just 5 minutes. 1. Be thankful. Maintaining a sense of gratitude promotes optimism and re ...

                                      February 06, 2017
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