Many are careful to socially distance, wear face masks and wash hands regularly to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and maintain the best possible physical health. But some don’t make the same considerations for mental health and coronavirus when assessing overall wellness. In this post, we’ll review the effect…
If you suffer from chronic pain, a sports-related injury, or another type of orthopedic ailment, the team at Western Washington Medical Group’s Orthopedic Sports, Spine & Hand Center can help. From common issues with feet and hands, to chronic neck and back pain, to spinal injuries, our experienced Orthopedic physicians…
In our ever-changing world, it can be challenging to keep up with all of the recommended guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. One of the most important and easiest ways to stay safe is to wear a mask. Washingtonians are now required by the Secretary of Health to wear…
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, so we’d like to take this opportunity to provide information about how vaccines work and why they’re so important. In this post, we’ll share what makes vaccines safe for your family; explain how they empower you to protect you and yours from preventable diseases; reaffirm…
Childhood mental disorders are defined as any “serious changes in the way children typically learn, behave or handle their emotions, which causes distress and problems getting through the day.” A disorder isn’t necessarily present for isolated episodes, which are a normal part of a child’s development, but if the behaviors…
There are multiple types of kidney diseases, but Diabetic Nephropathy is the no. 1 cause of kidney failure. In this post, we’ll explore the cause of this diabetic kidney disease; its link to diabetes; the signs and symptoms to watch for if you suspect you may have…
Originally published July 2020 Our 24/7 news cycle can be overwhelming, but it’s still important to know how to stay safe while the pandemic remains a threat to our health. With our state slowly beginning to reopen, we’ve collected information from the CDC to help navigate what’s new and what…
Over 50 million Americans suffer from sleep disorders, so if you feel you’re not getting enough rest, chances are you may have one. If you do, it’s important to address it because a lack of sleep can lead to several health problems including weight gain, weakened immunities, reduction of…
Though the pandemic is on all our minds as we look toward summer, we must not forget that it’s still spring outside, and with this season comes a whole host of allergies for millions of people. Pollen grains released by grass, trees and other flora are most often the source…
The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes May 31 as World No Tobacco Day. The global campaign was created in response to the decades-long marketing by tobacco companies to attract youth to their products. Through extensive research, the companies have learned ways to appeal to younger consumers,…
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