When individuals choose a primary care provider, they have to consider many things. Does this healthcare provider have the proper certifications? Are they experienced with children, or with a particular health condition that I have? Do they manage chronic conditions like diabetes? Are they located near me? Will they…
It’s true! Good eating doesn’t just keep your weight in check, your heart happy, and your glucose levels steady, it also affects your brain! Nutrition plays a crucial role in brain health, both short term and long term. People who maintain healthy active minds well past their sixties…
Your brain is your most powerful organ, yet it weighs in at just over three pounds. It controls thinking, bodily functions, physical capacity, emotions, and memory. The cerebrum fills most of your skull, and is responsible for memory, problem solving, emotions, and movement. The cerebellum, at the back…
If you’re like most of the population of the United States, you’ll do just about anything to avoid having to get a colonoscopy. Every time March rolls around, you duck your head when you drive past signs promoting Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and plug your ears during your physical…
This is a guest post. All views contained herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Western Washington Medical Group. What is Gestational Diabetes? Gestational diabetes is a condition which that develops in expecting mothers during pregnancy. It is characterized by high…
Family providers tell us that family fitness is an important issue—especially if we’re a little overweight! They also tell us what type of exercise will be safe if we struggle with a specific health issue. Make sure you check with your provider before you begin an exercise regimen.
This is a guest post. All views contained herein are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of Western Washington Medical Group. One in 33 babies is born with a birth defect. This means that about 120,000 babies born in the U.S. each year…
Glaucoma is called the ‘sneak thief of sight’, and for good reason. This disease progresses slowly, gradually ‘stealing’ your vision. Sometimes it takes years to be diagnosed. In an effort to raise awareness of this sad disease, January was designated Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable…
Kids love pets. Anyone who has been to a zoo can confirm that kids enjoy interacting with, touching and even hugging animals. Children are naturally drawn to animals, learning their sounds, smells, and personalities, and developing an understanding of the animal world and their unusual habits. But does…
Illness seems inevitable as we approach this time of year. Sooner or later we get the tell-tale tickle in our throat that quickly becomes a nightmare of watery eyes, runny noses, and endless nights of coughing. For those of us with children, this misery extends not only to our…
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