“Big enough to help you, small enough to know you.” Since 1990, the Lake Serene Clinic – Family Practice in Lynnwood has provided primary and urgent care services to the community. Voted #1 by patients for “Overall Rating of the Provider” in the Puget Sound Health…
Though it’s common to focus on achieving optimal physical health, maintaining good mental health is just as important to your overall well-being. Mental health is the foundation of a healthy life, because it shapes how you experience everything, from daily tasks to relationships to physical health. In fact, studies show…
One of the most effective ways to screen for colorectal cancer is with a procedure called a colonoscopy. Colonoscopies are important because they can detect cancers while they’re still treatable, and polyps (small growths) before they potentially develop into cancer. Anyone 50 or over – or folks under 50 with…
Approximately 1.5 million Americans suffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), but many don’t know the source of the condition or how to relieve its symptoms. In this post, we’ll discuss what Rheumatoid Arthritis is and who is most likely to be affected. Additionally, we will dive in to what it’s like…
Maintaining a normal blood pressure level is vital to your health. Unfortunately, many people suffer from high blood pressure, which can cause a number of issues that range from minor to life-threatening. In this post, we’ll examine what blood pressure is, how to best manage it and…
Though we may not think of it often, the importance of a healthy gastrointestinal system is paramount to overall good health. From the intake and absorption of nutrients to the regulation of our blood sugar, the functions of our gut are vital to the rest of our well-being. In this…
There are many buzz-worthy health topics that bubble to the top of the news cycle regularly. One of them is the ongoing conversation about high cholesterol: How to control high cholesterol, how to manage high cholesterol and what causes high cholesterol. In this post, we’ll sort out the difference…
Though we may not realize its dangers, if not managed well, the effects of stress can cause lasting damage to our health. In this post we’ll examine the common causes of stress, the ramifications that stress can have on our well-being and provide insight on how to relieve stress. Common…
When you shop for groceries or browse a menu at a restaurant, you most likely focus on what looks good based on your taste preferences. While that’s important, you also should consider heart-healthy foods. February is American Heart Month. We figure there’s no time like the present…
Now that the new year is here, it’s time to focus on how to stick to the new year’s resolutions you set for your health. One trick that may help is using the SMART method, which ensures your goal is Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant and Time-based Using this method, you…
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