Key Takeaways (TL;DR): Hypertension during pregnancy requires close monitoring to keep both mother and baby healthy. Regular prenatal checkups help your healthcare team catch and respond to changes quickly. Treatment is tailored to each individual and may include lifestyle changes or pregnancy-safe medicine. Managing blood pressure from the beginning…
Key Takeaways (TL;DR): For college freshmen, changes in routine can affect sleep, nutrition, and stress levels. Establishing consistent routines and healthy habits at the beginning helps students successfully adjust to living on their own. It’s normal to feel stressed or homesick, so seeking mental health support is key during the…
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…
If you enjoy exploring the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, it’s easy to take it for granted that we have a lot fewer “biting bugs” compared to other parts of the country. But Washington State is home to several species of ticks that can spread infections such as…
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…
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…
What Is Depression? The well-being of your mind and body are interconnected and dependent on one another. When your body feels sick, your mood and mental capabilities are affected; likewise, mental health greatly affects the physical health of your body. Depression impacts how your mind and body feel…
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…
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…
In previous generations, parents didn’t have to deal with managing their children’s screen time. Back in the mid 1990s, having a “portable electronic device” meant owning a Walkman or Game Boy, and at that time, only 14% of American adults had internet access (and that was through…
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