Key Takeaways (TL;DR): Benefits: AI chatbots are helpful add-ons for learning coping skills, managing mild stress, and getting 24/7 mental health education. Risks: Bots lack human empathy and cannot safely handle mental health crises or complex trauma. Privacy Gap: Most AI tools are not HIPAA-protected, meaning your data may…
Key Takeaways (TL;DR): Ankles are fragile and easily injured by sudden increases in activity and poor footwear choices Minor sprains and strains should be treated with a modified RICE protocol: Rest for 72 hours, limited Ice, Compression, Elevation) Seek immediate medical care for severe signs like hearing a “pop,”…
Key Takeaways (TL;DR) Anxiety is a natural survival response, but when it’s persistent and overwhelming, it can become disruptive to daily life. Some symptoms of anxiety include: constant worry, physical tension, trouble concentrating, and sleep issues. Causes may include: genetics, brain chemistry, personality, trauma, and/or learned behavior. Treatment options…
COPD stands for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also known as “smoker’s lung” because smoking is the most common cause of the condition. However, this name can be misleading because smokers aren’t the only ones at risk of getting the disease. Currently about 30% of patients diagnosed with COPD worldwide…
Joint injections are often considered a short-term fix for a long-term problem. For many people who experience joint pain, steroid injections are just one treatment in a progression that inevitably ends with joint replacement surgery. Some patients might prefer to skip straight to the end solution, but for…
As people age, staying healthy doesn’t just happen by chance. Preventing diseases before they occur requires you to make smart lifestyle choices and to engage regularly with a healthcare provider so you can maintain good health and a positive quality of life. By focusing on habits like: eating well staying…
Dr. David Russian, CEO of Western Washington Medical Group, will be a featured speaker on the Healthcare Summit panel hosted by Economic Alliance Snohomish County on September 24, 2025 at WSU Everett. Join us Wednesday, September 24th for Economic Alliance Snohomish County’s Healthcare Summit. This year’s summit…
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is often called the “silent killer” because an individual can have it for years without showing any symptoms. Unless a person has their blood pressure checked, there’s no way to know they have hypertension and the disease can progress unnoticed. Left unchecked,…
Remember the buzz of anxiety and excitement that you felt on your child’s first day of kindergarten? As your student prepares to head off to college, that feeling is back again, except the anxiety has probably grown as much as your child has. Your teen has a million questions and…
Most Americans have a strong mental association between drinking milk and having strong bones, thanks to clever advertising. Those old TV commercials weren’t wrong – dairy is a good dietary source of calcium, which is important for strong bones. But many of us don’t really understand how important…
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