Ahtanum Ridge Family Medicine

Serving Families throughout the greater Yakima Valley

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Ahtanum Ridge Family Medicine

Health Library

From healthy living tips to chronic illness mangement, this health library provides detailed information on a wide range of health conditions, illnesses and treatments. Follow each of the links below to reveal helpful articles, informative videos and more.

Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is called the "silent killer" because it has no symptoms. If high blood pressure remains unchecked, it can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure, and more. You can stop this silent killer if you catch it in time. Follow the links below to read informative articles and view videos about blood pressure.

Blood Pressure Basics
Prevention
Medication
Multimedia

Cholesterol

There's a lot of news about cholesterol these days, and with good reason. High cholesterol contributes to heart disease, which kills more Americans than all cancers combined. A regular exercise routine and good eating habits along with medication if your doctor recommends it can keep cholesterol levels under control and lower your risk of heart disease. Follow each of the links below to reveal detailed articles, instructive videos and more related to managing cholesterol.

Understanding Cholesterol
Eating Healthy
Managing Weight
Getting Exercise
Breaking Bad Habits
Taking Medication

Men's Health

Stay healthy and vigorous into old age by eating right, getting plenty of exercise and following recommended disease prevention practices. Follow each of the links below to reveal detailed articles, informative videos and more related to men's health.

Glossary
Men's Health
Prostate Health
Obesity
Sexuality
Animations
Clinical Wizards
Videos

Older Adults

Although genetics determines how long we will live, it's the lifestyle we choose that will determine how healthy we are as we age. Follow each of the links below to reveal detailed articles, informative videos and more related to conditions affecting seniors.

Older Adults
Health Concerns
Long-Term Planning
For the Caregiver
Home Health & Hospice Care
Medicare Part D
Animations
Clinical Wizards
Videos

Pediatrics/Children's Health

You want the best for your child, from good nutrition to effective discipline to a breadth of life opportunities. Follow each of the links below to reveal detailed articles, informative videos and more related to pediatrics.

Glossary
Pediatrics/Children's Health
Teens
Parenting

Women's Health

Enjoy good health at every age: know your body and how it works, eat well and stay active, and follow a plan for disease prevention. Follow each of the links below to reveal detailed articles, informative videos and more related to women's health.

Glossary
Breast Health
Women's Health
Pregnancy
Menopause
Obesity
Osteoporosis
Plastic Surgery
Animations
Clinical Wizards
Videos