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Expert tips and advice to live well
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How to have hard (but important) conversations with your teen
Keeping communication open with your child during the teen years is vital, but not always easy. Learn how to have hard conversations with your teenager.
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Why your child’s pediatrician is so important during puberty
Puberty is full of physical and hormonal changes, as well as plenty of challenges. Building a relationship with the pediatrician can help.
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Hypertension: Why it’s known as a silent killer
Hypertension is often called the silent killer because it doesn’t typically cause symptoms. Learn more about high blood pressure and why it’s so serious.
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Quick and effective ways to get rid of allergies
Discover the fastest ways to get rid of allergies. Our guide offers effective tips and remedies for quick allergy relief from the experts at Providence.
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How you can beat stress eating
If you find yourself reaching for food when you’re feeling emotional, you’re not alone. Plenty of people stress eat. Learn how you can beat it.
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Hunker down at home with a cold or flu
The best way to handle sickness is to get lots of rest and stay away from others. Learn more ways to treat a cold or flu this fall and winter.
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Top tips to prevent bullying in schools
Worried about bullying at school? Learn actionable tips from Providence to prevent and stop bullying.
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The stages of child development
Learn about child development stages of physical and cognitive growth. Discover tips and insights to support your child's development with Providence.
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Back to school: Vaccines and wellness checks
Hear about wellness checks and your child’s vaccine schedule from a Providence Swedish pediatrician who shares how to have a safe, healthy return to school.
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Understanding hives: Causes and prevention
Learn about hives, their causes, symptoms and how to prevent allergic reactions. Get tips on managing and treating rashes effectively with Providence.
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Insect bite guide: Spiders, ticks and fleas
Discover how to identify and treat bites from spiders, fleas, ticks and more. Get expert guidance and insect bite safety tips from Providence.
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Sexual function and testosterone are key to men’s health
Sexual function isn’t easy to talk about, but Providence’s Dan Getz, D.O., explains why men need to find a provider they’re comfortable discussing it with.
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Myasthenia gravis vs. ALS: Symptoms, causes and treatment
Discover the distinct symptoms, causes and treatments of myasthenia gravis and ALS. Learn how Providence can help you manage these conditions effectively.
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Learn common myths about vaccines and which ones you need
A Providence family medicine doctor discusses some of the most common myths about vaccines and which ones you need.
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Digital in action: Why you’ll want to download the Providence app
With new features and functions to support every step of your health journey, you won’t want to wait to download the Providence app.
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Get active: Guide to family fun
Do you and your kids need to move more? Providence has some ideas for how you can stay physically fit as a family.
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Five tips to lower blood pressure without medication
Do you have high blood pressure, or hypertension? If so, you may need medication, but there are also lifestyle changes you can make to get healthier.
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Could you have cataracts? Learn the symptoms.
If you live long enough, you will eventually develop cataracts. A Providence ophthalmologist debunks some of the most common myths about cataracts.
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Growing up healthy: The unique needs of children 6 – 12 years old
Learn essential health tips for children ages 6 to 12, including developmental milestones, vaccinations and the importance of sleep and physical activity.
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What is hay fever? Symptoms and tips from a Providence expert
Discover what hay fever is, its symptoms, treatments and how it differs from other seasonal allergies. Get expert tips and remedies from Providence.
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