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The Connection Between Exercise and Mental Health

We know that regular physical activity can help us lose weight by burning fat and strengthening our muscles, but how does exercise affect the brain? In this post, we’ll examine the connection between exercise and the mind, discuss what happens chemically to our brains when we’re physically active; learn how…

What Does an MRI Test Reveal?

If your healthcare provider recommended that you get an MRI test, you may have questions about what to expect. In this post, we’ll explore what an MRI test is, how much it costs, how long the procedure takes, what the MRI test results may reveal and how you can schedule…

How to Prevent Skin Damage From the Sun

Our skin is the largest organ of our body and a significant part of our overall wellness is dependent upon good skin health. It’s especially important no matter what age we are, to protect our skin from the sun. In this post we’ll examine how exposure to the sun causes…

Public Health Advocacy Drives Covid-19 Vaccination Rates

Whenever the need has been greatest during the Covid-19 pandemic, WWMG has stepped up to support public health in Snohomish County. A dedicated group of providers, staff, and leadership executives have devoted thousands of extra hours to this ongoing effort. Twice during the 2021 calendar year, WWMG ran centralized mass…

WWMG Cardiology Partners with Pulse Heart Institute

A clinical partnership formalized in November has brought WWMG Cardiology into collaboration with Pulse Heart Institute, one of the largest networks of cardiovascular providers in the Northwest. “Our principal goal for this collaboration is to utilize fully the resources available through Pulse to develop more programs that…

Benefits of Physiatric Treatment on the Body

About Physiatric Treatment As a result of an illness, injury or condition, individuals may find themselves with limited mobility, or experiencing pain when performing regular physical activities. In situations like this, after being diagnosed by a physiatrist, a patient may be referred to physical therapy to help…

Benefits of Psychological Care

About Psychological Care Although paying special attention to our mental health may seem less important than keeping up with our physical health, it’s essential that we check in with ourselves in both ways for our overall wellness. Receiving psychological care has a multitude of benefits that…

Heart-Healthy Foods

Keeping our heart healthy is paramount to our overall wellness, but aside from regular physical activity and exercise, what can we do to protect it? In this post, we’ll explore why a good heart-heathy diet is so important; review common heart conditions and and recommend foods…

Gallstones, Acid Reflux, and Crohn’s Disease: What to Know About These Digestive Conditions

Digestive conditions are unfortunately very common. According to recent research, more than half of American adults suffer from some type of gastrointestinal disorder. In this post we’ll cover the most common digestive ailments, what their causes are, what the long-term effects are, and how to get treatment. Gallstones Gallstones…