Though the pandemic is on all our minds as we look toward summer, we must not forget that it’s still spring outside, and with this season comes a whole host of allergies for millions of people. Pollen grains released by grass, trees and other flora are most often the source…
The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes May 31 as World No Tobacco Day. The global campaign was created in response to the decades-long marketing by tobacco companies to attract youth to their products. Through extensive research, the companies have learned ways to appeal to younger consumers,…
Though a lot of attention is paid to our physical fitness, our mental health and well-being often takes a back burner in doctor-patient conversations. To provide adequate care, we need to discuss both. May is Mental Health Month, so it’s the perfect time to bring awareness to issues and behaviors…
The global pandemic has altered our lives in many ways, from the Stay Home, Stay Safe order to disruptions in our work, school and travel routines, these are trying times for all of us. Something that is also unfortunately suffering during quarantine due to Covid-19 is the ability to properly…
In this time of uncertainty during the global pandemic, we at Western Washington Medical Group want to assure you that we’re still here to meet your medical needs. In response to the stay home, stay safe guidelines implemented in Washington state, we have developed a telemedicine alternative that allows you…
An ailment that affects 54 million adults and 300,000 children in the U.S., arthritis has different forms and levels of severity. In this post, we’ll clarify what arthritis is, examine the most common types of arthritis, share ways to get help if you suffer from the condition and provide information…
In America, 1 in every 36 children is on the autism spectrum. For over 40 years, to promote autism awareness, National Autism Awareness Month has been observed each April. In this post, we’ll explore how professionals define autism, learn about how autism month helps families across the country, provide…
Though some may consider it a taboo topic to discuss, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, more commonly known as IBS, is a real ailment that affects 25 – 45 million Americans. In this post, we’ll explore what IBS is, examine how IBS Awareness Month can help educate the public, suggest ways to…
In America heart disease prevention is often at the forefront of our minds, as one life in our country is lost to this condition approximately every 37 seconds. In this post, we’ll discuss heart health, reveal exactly what qualifies as heart disease, list 5 ways to prevent it,…
Although the New Year is typically when we think about eating healthier to get in shape or perhaps fulfill a resolution, March is actually the month nutrition is officially observed. In this post, we’ll explore what National Nutrition Month is all about, provide ways to implement its purpose into daily…
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