In honor of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Dr. Cristina Cojocaru, Walk with a Doc leader in Menlo Park, California, shares important insights on colorectal cancer prevention, screening guidelines, early detection, and risk factors.
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Coronary Calcium Scores
Good morning! We received a request after the last newsletter to discuss Coronary Calcium Scores. To be clear, these are my thoughts and do not necessarily represent our other leaders. However, if they agree, that’d be really cool. Coronary Calcium Scores: A Simple Test That Can Save Lives One of the most common questions I […]
Quick blood pressure questions
Good morning! Hope this letter finds you well. What a great time of year this is. March is less than 42 hours away! This happens almost every time a patient comes in for a stress test. Our patient says, “I’m not sure if I can do this – it’s been a while”. After 10-15 minutes […]
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Good morning! How are you feeling this morning? Oh my gosh, I hope you’re ready, because I’m great. You’re going to need it to keep up with me. Last night was one of those magical nights, and I’m still buzzing from it. I drop this next line all the time, but if you were married […]
4 Quick Good Things
Good morning! It is SO good to be with you this morning. Big virtual hug, unless you are not a hugger, and that’s cool. I get it. You know how I feel; that’s all that matters. 4 GOOD and quick things. One – it was just a fantastic quarterly gathering of WWAD leaders yesterday at […]
Social Connection
Social connection is one of the most powerful, and often overlooked, drivers of health. In this video, Dr. Hussain Khimji, Walk with a Doc leader in Calgary, Canada, shares why connection matters for your heart, mind, and overall well-being, along with simple, practical ways to build more meaningful connection into your daily life. After you […]
Gratitude
We’re kicking off a new video series, spotlighting discussions on various topics and practical health tips from local Walk with a Doc events. In this first video, Dr. Samia Estrada discusses how intentionally practicing gratitude can support mental health, resilience, and overall well-being.
Warm Cookies and Cold Milk
Good morning! We hope you’re receiving our 2025 Walk with a Doc Holiday Newsletter in good health. Here in Walkland, it’s a beautiful morning. We’re gathered around the fireplace, toasty and smiling. Bryan and Rachael are sharing a laugh, recalling a favorite memory. Our hearts are full, and we are deeply grateful for how fortunate we’ve been. All […]
Your Most Meaningful Gift of 2025
Good morning! Nice socks. Let’s get into it. This year, promise your giftee that you will make a written commitment to them to begin, restart, or increase your physical activity towards the goal of 150 minutes each week. Seriously. Type it out or handwrite it, sign it, and then put some stickers on it – […]
Kylie Earhart, Medical Student
Kylie Earhart, a Burrell College medical student, has launched a new Walk with a Future Doc chapter in Farmington, NM with support from our Scholarship Fund. Her walks are already creating connection and sharing practical health tips.