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How Nutrition Can Impact Heart Health

Posted on 02/26/202102/26/2021 by Walk with a Doc

Good morning! Its Heart Health Month and a good time to review how what you eat influences your heart health. We connected with Dr. Andrew Freeman, a cardiologist at National Jewish Health in Denver for his insights on how nutrition plays a role in helping control your weight, cholesterol, and blood pressure. WWAD: The Grand Canyon Adventure was inspired by the […]

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100 Reasons

Posted on 02/19/202102/19/2021 by Walk with a Doc

Good morning!First, to our family of Walk Chapters in Texas, and other states, we are thinking about you. We are wishing you warmth and safety.Many of you are currently in the Grand Canyon? We’ve seen so many on the trail – I’m grateful for that.Most of you appear driven beyond all get out. You need […]

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You’re Amazing

Posted on 02/11/202102/11/2021 by Walk with a Doc

Friends Happy Thursday! I know you’re busy packing, but I wanted to take a moment on this sunny Thursday and tell you that I think you are incredible.Think about all the amazing things that you are doing every single day.I think you are awesome!Please remember to take time for some self-care and self-compassion today – you’ve […]

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It’s the final countdown

Posted on 02/08/202102/08/2021 by Walk with a Doc

The date is circled. Our walking shoes (and snow boots) are laced up. It’s so close we can almost smell the fresh avocados from here. The virtual Grand Canyon Adventure starts this weekend!!If you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time (click here to register for free). You can create a team and take on the Canyon by yourself or […]

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A penny for your thoughts

Posted on 01/29/202101/29/2021 by Walk with a Doc

Good morning! It’s 2021, and we are hoping to bring you some new and exciting WWAD programs later this year. Walk with a Doc is a community that has been fostering camaraderie and health education all while getting the health benefits of movement and being in nature. As we plan for the future, we value the […]

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One Tip

Posted on 01/22/202101/22/2021 by Walk with a Doc

Good morning.There’s a common medical condition called atelectasis (at-e-lec-ta-sis). With atelectasis, the tiny air sacs (alveoli) do not fully expand causing the lung to shrivel up and make it painful when we take a deep breath and try to expand our lungs.There are many causes, but one is prolonged shallow breathing due to pain.Those lungs shrivel […]

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Free Adventure + Avocados? Say no more!

Posted on 01/15/202101/15/2021 by Walk with a Doc

In honor of Heart Health Month, and in response to the Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Control Hypertension, we are partnering with Fresh Avocados – Love One Today®to showour hearts some love! Sharing a mission to help improve the heart health of America, we are launching a virtual adventure through the Grand Canyon! We will combine movement […]

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Fantastic Vaccine Update

Posted on 01/14/202101/15/2021 by Walk with a Doc

Friends, I just finished watching this high yield interview. It was recommended to our system staff by our brilliant infectious disease doctor, Dr. Joseph Gastaldo. I see why. When I finished this podcast (filmed yesterday), I wanted everyone I know to see it.Dr. Offit, who sits on the FDA Vaccine Review Committee is widely regarded […]

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Hope

Posted on 01/08/202101/15/2021 by Walk with a Doc

Good morning.I don’t feel foolish this morning, but I do feel hungry.Just about any time any of us get around politics we are inundated with a variation of the same phrase,“We’re so divided.”That’s only one way of looking at it.The way that doesn’t work.That’s the cop-out way. That’s the easy way. That’s the resigned way. […]

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My New Year’s Resolution

Posted on 12/31/202001/02/2021 by Walk with a Doc

Good morning, friends. I hope this finds you well in the midst of a peaceful break and excited, like me, to roll up that left arm sleeve.Well, it is actually the last day of 2020. Can you believe it?You made it and you’re tougher because of it.Tougher, my friend.In late December of every year, my thoughts shift to […]

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