Have you ever been sick and unsure what kind of treatment would help you feel better? While some illnesses caused by viruses and bacteria may have similar symptoms, their causes and treatments differ. Knowing the difference between these two types of infections is important so you can…
Pop. Crack. It happens to the best of us. We make a seemingly innocent move from the couch and hear a loud pop from the knee or hip that makes us wonder if that’s normal. Joints are important parts of your body that support daily movement but can make various…
The CDC reports that about 35% of all adults in the US are not getting enough sleep. Sleep deprivation and persistent insomnia can cause slowed thinking, reduced attention and memory, poor decision-making, lack of energy, stress and irritability. Sleep is essential for restoring the body and the brain so…
According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women, and for most racial and ethnic groups in America. About 20% of all deaths in the U.S. in 2020 were caused by heart disease – that’s someone every 34 seconds. Despite…
Filing taxes and paying medical bills are among the least enjoyed responsibilities of adulthood. But the money you spent on medical expenses can actually take some of the pain out of your taxes when you file. If you or a dependent family member had a lot of medical and dental…
Because there are few early signs of osteoporosis, some people don’t know that they have it until a bone unexpectedly breaks. Since the disease doesn’t directly cause pain or illness, prevention and early detection of osteoporosis are critical to avoiding broken bones as people age. Risk factors for developing this…
Information overload is common today. With never-ending news cycles and social media, misinformation can spread quickly. It’s important to have reliable and credible sources for health information to ensure you are making decisions that are rooted in what medical providers call evidence-based information. Evidence-based means the information is confirmed by…
Plant-based eating has grown in popularity over the past few years, and there is a range of plant-based resources available online — from TikTok videos and documentaries to food delivery services and restaurants. But what’s all the buzz about? Eating a primarily plant-based diet has been shown to provide numerous…
New parents look forward to their infant sleeping through the night. Usually that dream comes true a few years later, by the time kids start school. So when a school-aged child has trouble sleeping, it feels like something must be wrong. Sleep hygiene is usually at the root of…
It’s a chilly Pacific Northwest winter morning. You’re scraping ice off your car’s windshield. Your fingers start turning pale at the tips. By the time you finish, your fingers are completely white and numb. When you get in the car and warm up, they turn red or purple and tingle…
Notice
It appears you are using a browser that is no longer supported or receiving updates. As a result, this site may not view correctly. Please upgrade or install a more compliant browser like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc. for the best viewing experience.
