Your brain is your most powerful organ, yet it weighs in at just over three pounds. It controls thinking, bodily functions, physical capacity, emotions, and memory. The cerebrum fills most of your skull, and is responsible for memory, problem solving, emotions, and movement. The cerebellum, at the back…
If you’re like most of the population of the United States, you’ll do just about anything to avoid having a colonoscopy. Every time March rolls around, you duck your head when you drive past signs promoting colorectal cancer awareness, and stop your ears during your physical exams when your…
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. What is Gestational Diabetes? Gestational diabetes is a condition which that develops in expecting mothers during pregnancy. It is characterized by high…
In our last post, we told you why winter is the season when many of us put on a little extra padding. In this post, we want to talk more about what you can do about it. Family providers tell us that family fitness is an important…
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. The long chilly months of winter are perfect for curling up indoors and hibernating with a book, lounging in front of the TV,…
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. One in 33 babies is born with a birth defect. This means that about 120,000 babies born in the U.S. each year…
Glaucoma is called the ‘sneak thief of sight’, and for good reason. This disease progresses slowly, gradually ‘stealing’ your vision. Sometimes it takes years to be diagnosed. In an effort to raise awareness of this sad disease, January was designated Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable…
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. Kids love pets. Anyone who has been to a zoo can confirm that kids enjoy interacting with, touching and even hugging animals.
Illness seems inevitable as we approach this time of year. Sooner or later we get the tell-tale tickle in our throat that quickly becomes a nightmare of watery eyes, runny noses, and endless nights of coughing. For those of us with children, this misery extends not only to our…
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. There are a lot of great health foods out there that can boost your immunity and help keep you well during this season. Of…
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