Fall is a very active time for kids and teens alike, especially for those participating in school sports. Injuries are something every sports player deals with at some point, whether it’s a simple bruise or a fractured bone. Some of the most common sports injuries are foot and ankle injuries,…
More than 5 million American seniors are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, and it is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. In 1983, President Ronald Reagan declared that November was Alzheimer’s disease awareness month. Nearly 20 years later, the disease would claim his own life and the…
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. Coffee is now one of the most popular beverages in the U.S., and 80-90 percent of adults drink at least one cup a day.
Flu season generally lasts October through May, and peaks in the Winter months. WWMG’s primary care provider recommend that all family members 6 months or older get flu shots. If you are a parent concerned about vaccinating your family, please refer to our article on the safety and effectiveness…
Vaccinations are among the most important advances of modern medicine. In addition to eliminating diseases like smallpox and reducing other severe illnesses such as polio, vaccines have dramatically reduced the occurrence of more common illnesses like the flu and measles. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that…
Of all stages in life, pregnancy is the one in which a woman’s health is most important. Not only is your health more delicate during pregnancy, it also affects the long-term health of your baby. Proper nutrition is key to a healthy pregnancy that’s free of complications. While every woman’s…
Puget Sound Health Alliance recently released the results of it’s 2011-2012 Patient Experience with Primary Care Providers in the Puget Sound Region. This survey was mailed to approximately 90,000 people in the Puget Sound area and asked patients to rate the experience they had with their provider and the provider’s…
No one wants their body to deteriorate because they haven’t taken care of their health. Maintaining good health requires that you see a health provider at least once a year and take preventive care seriously. Many health issues can be identified through regular check-ups and screenings, and…
Now that it’s summer, many people are wearing flip-flops and sandals to beat the heat. While these may keep your feet cooler, they’re not the best shoes for your feet. The less support a shoe or sandal has, the more likely that you’ll develop foot problems. It’s common to develop…
There are two silent killers that threaten people’s health and the more you know about them, the better! The first is high blood pressure. Unless people have their blood pressure checked, there’s no way to know that they have high blood pressure. Sometimes it manifests itself in headaches or a…
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