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Read ArticleGet your flu shot now! (Infographic)
The good news for flu season is that treatment options are available.
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Read ArticleProvidence physician shares her perspective on the “keto” diet
Dr. Cydney Fenton, pediatric endocrinologist at Providence Medical Group Alaska, weighs in on the keto diet and its drastic reduction of carbohydrates.
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Read Article"Adrenal fatigue" isn't what ails you
If you feel fatigued or stressed, don't rush out to buy licorice root or Siberian ginseng: see a health care provider who can tell you if you're suffering from a real disease.
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Read ArticleDetox on your own, using your body's system
A lot of companies would like you to think you need to buy a detoxifying treatment to get healthy. You can do it on your own.
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Read ArticleThe A to Zzzzs of not getting enough sleep
Lack of sleep affects your entire body and can put your physical, emotional, and cognitive health at risk.
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Read ArticleWhat "I love you to the moon and back" says about your heart
This popular declaration of love has a different meaning that ties to heart health. Follow these tips to help keep your heart pumping for you and your loved ones.
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Read Article10 things you need in your bad-day toolkit
How can you keep a bad day from turning into a bad week? Use these suggestions for turning a negative into a positive and mitigating episodes of anxiety or depression.
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Read ArticleDispelling myths about people who receive Medicaid
People who are covered by Medicaid have the same hopes and plans as anybody else, but often have access to fewer resources. When they need health care, Providence St. Joseph Health is there.
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Read ArticleStuff nobody tells you about losing weight
Sarah Sapora, self-love and wellness advocate, talks about the things no one tells you about losing weight and the mental and physical effects it can have.
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Read ArticleObservations from the national gathering of women leaders in health care
This year’s conference focused on our industry’s response to the #MeToo and #TimesUp movement. PSJH is responding with a long-term effort we’re calling #NotHere.
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Read ArticleHere’s how to make your child’s earaches less of a pain
There are many reasons why your child’s ear may be hurting, so it’s best to have a doctor examine it to ensure it is treated properly.
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Read ArticleHow to recognize and reduce risk of UTIs in seniors and older women
Urinary tract infection (UTI) is common and recurrent in older adults, especially women. Letting a UTI linger without proper medical diagnosis or treatment can result in serious complications.
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Read ArticleBack to (Self-Love) School: 3 Steps to Returning to Yourself
Sarah Sapora, self-love and wellness advocate, gives three steps to returning to yourself and recommitting to yourself.
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Read ArticleTeething pain? Don’t use benzocaine, try these safer strategies instead
While teething children may display irritability, drooling, and puffy gums, they don’t necessarily need medicine to relieve these symptoms and should never be given benzocaine.
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Read Article5 skin conditions you don’t want to bring home from the gym
Fungi and bacteria lurk on your favorite workout machines and in common areas at the gym. Learn how to protect your skin against gym germs.
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Read ArticleHot flashes in menopause? Ask your doctor about hormone therapy
Hormone therapy is used to provide relief from menopause symptoms. But is it right for you? We answer women’s frequently asked questions.
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Read ArticleWorld-class cancer care, close to home
Providence Regional Cancer System provides comprehensive oncology services at five clinic locations throughout western Washington.
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Read ArticleWhy older adults should review their medications
Everyone who takes medication should periodically review the types and dosages they are getting, especially seniors. Changes in the body, the diet or the symptoms can affect the way medications work.
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Read Article7 healthy strategies for getting over someone
Breaking up is hard to do, but finding and applying healthy coping strategies doesn’t have to be.
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Read ArticleInstant Pot tips and recipes for healthy cooking
Pressure-cooking helps maintain foods natural taste, texture, and nutrients and may help reduce the risk of diseases like type 2 diabetes.
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