Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is often called the “silent killer” because an individual can have it for years without showing any symptoms. Unless a person has their blood pressure checked, there’s no way to know they have hypertension and the disease can progress unnoticed. Left unchecked,…
Remember the buzz of anxiety and excitement that you felt on your child’s first day of kindergarten? As your student prepares to head off to college, that feeling is back again, except the anxiety has probably grown as much as your child has. Your teen has a million questions and…
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…
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…
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…
It’s not just summer sun that can lead to dehydration. People of all ages and activity levels can become dehydrated any season of the year, but most commonly in very hot or cold weather. The human body is made up mostly of water, and dehydration happens when the body loses…
Social media has been a hot topic for several years now with parents, schools, policy makers, tech companies, and others joining the conversation and weighing in about benefits and risks. The impact of social media on children’s developing brains is continually researched and debated. There are both positive and negative…
This time of year is filled with festive gatherings, parties and celebrations—many of which center around food and drink. While that can be wonderful, it can also present challenges for those who attempt to eat healthy during the holidays. The good news is that planning ahead and being educated about…
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