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06/17/2026

“FACT: Resistance training preserves muscle during weight loss, which maintains metabolic rate. The best approach combines both with a sustainable caloric deficit.”
-If your only weight loss strategy is running, you're losing muscle along with fat — and muscle is what keeps your metabolism healthy long-term. The evidence is clear: resistance training + moderate cardio + sustainable caloric deficit is the winning combination.

“FACT: Fat loss occurs systemically, not locally. Doing 1,000 crunches won't reduce belly fat. Overall caloric deficit + exercise reduces total body fat.”
-Ab exercises strengthen your abs. They don't burn the fat on top of them. Fat loss happens across your whole body based on caloric deficit and genetics. You can't choose where your body loses fat first. But you can build a sustainable deficit and let your body do its thing.

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06/17/2026

Healthy Strides with Dr. Owen

A free community wellness walk at Avalon Community Park. Each month, Dr. Owen and a guest health professional share a brief health topic, then we walk together. All ages and abilities welcome. No registration needed — just show up.

This months topic is: The Benefits Of Walking!

📍 Avalon Community Park — meet at BABA field and we will walk the paved loop

🗓️ 4th Thursday of every month, until October

🕐 6:00 PM

🏥 Presented by Keystone Physicians DPC

06/11/2026

“FACT: Static stretching before exercise can actually reduce power and performance. A dynamic warm-up is more effective for injury prevention.”
-Touching your toes for 30 seconds before a run isn't doing what you think. Static stretching before exercise can actually decrease power output. A dynamic warm-up — leg swings, walking lunges, arm circles — is what the evidence supports for injury prevention.

“FACT: Pain during exercise is a warning signal, not a badge of honor. Discomfort and effort are normal. Sharp pain or joint pain means stop.”
-Effort? Yes. Muscle fatigue? Yes. Soreness? Yes. Actual pain? No. Pain during exercise is your body telling you something is wrong. Ignoring it doesn't make you tough — it makes you injured. Know the difference between productive discomfort and a warning signal.

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06/11/2026

🏊 🚲 🏃 Kids Tri the North Boroughs is COMING!

August 22nd, 2026 — Avalon Community Park & Pool is hosting our inaugural community youth triathlon for kids ages 6–12. Swim, bike, run, and celebrate together in the heart of the North Boroughs!

Whether you want to register your athlete, volunteer, sponsor, or simply cheer — we'd love to have you involved. Swipe to learn more 👉

🔗 Everything you need can be found at: bellevuepa.us/kidstri

06/11/2026

Thursday morning is the best part of my week!

Your next best client is probably one introduction away!

Join us Thursday mornings and find out ☕
West View Chapter | AmSpirit Business Connections
📅 Every Thursday | 9:15–10:30 AM
📍 Dragons Roast Cafe — 398 Perry Hwy, Pittsburgh PA 15229

Free to attend
Just bring your cards and your story

DM us with any questions!

06/02/2026

I didn't become a family doctor and primary care physician to see you for 7 minutes once a year. I went to be your personal physician. To know your family. To answer when you call. That's what Direct Primary Care is. Full conversation on What the Health podcast with Family Chiropractic — links below.

Thank you Dr. Dan for giving me a chance to tell the story of how I got into medicine and why my practice is DPC in Part 1 of our podcast "Rethinking Healthcare: A Better Way With Direct Primary Care”. Available on Spotify and Youtube.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3kYKABz93Zs43hYRnswfIS?si=U_4Q_aECSXay-2YAXrg97Q

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAF5xDZqSM4

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06/01/2026

“FACT: No evidence supports this. You might get a cramp, but drowning risk from eating is not a documented phenomenon. Competitive swimmers eat before events routinely.”

-Everyone has heard this. No one has a source. There are zero documented cases of drowning caused by swimming after eating. You might get a cramp. You won't drown. 

“FACT: There's no scientific basis for the 8-glass rule. Hydration needs vary by body size, activity, climate, and diet. Your thirst mechanism works.”

-The 8-glasses-a-day rule was never based on real evidence. Your body has a built-in hydration sensor: thirst. Drink when you're thirsty. Drink more when you exercise or it's hot. Aim for a healthy urine color. That’s it.

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05/30/2026

05/28/2026

Stress is a medical issue. Chronic cortisol elevation drives the same conditions we prescribe medications for. At Keystone Physicians DPC, we address stress as part of your whole health plan.

05/26/2026

A residency program director told me my vision of family medicine was outdated and unrealistic. I told him that sounded like a challenge. Keystone Physicians DPC is the result. Full conversation on What the Health podcast with — links below.

Thank you Dr. Dan for giving me a chance to tell the story of how I got into medicine and why my practice is DPC in Part 1 of our podcast "Rethinking Healthcare: A Better Way With Direct Primary Care”. Available on Spotify and Youtube.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3kYKABz93Zs43hYRnswfIS?si=U_4Q_aECSXay-2YAXrg97Q

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAF5xDZqSM4

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