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Are You Getting Enough Calcium?

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…

Food Safety Tips for Summer

Summer is a time for making memories with friends and family. But it’s best if those memories are happy ones. When hosting a barbeque or a picnic, be sure to brush up on food safety tips to ensure your guests don’t get food poisoning. People experience more foodborne illnesses…

The Health Hazards of Wildfire Smoke

With the beautiful woodlands and expansive wilderness, wildfires and the smoke they bring to the air are now a vital health consideration when living in the Pacific Northwest. Due to the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires in our region, poor air quality can lead to lingering health effects long…

Natural Treatments for Osteoarthritis

Many doctors dismiss natural remedies out of hand, but WWMG Rheumatologist Richard Jimenez is open to anything that’s effective in treating his patients. Dr. Jimenez has studied the available research on natural remedies for osteoarthritis and found that some of them are backed by science, with results that compare…

Coronary Stent Placement With Angioplasty

It’s natural to be nervous about any invasive procedure involving your heart, but understanding what’s involved can help you get through it with confidence. If you have coronary artery disease (atherosclerosis) your cardiologist may recommend an angioplasty with a stent placement to treat it. Atherosclerosis –  the most common type…