Lifestyle

Tips and advice for how to live your healthiest everyday

  • Love means never having to say, "You loaded the dishwasher wrong."

    Love means never having to say, "You loaded the dishwasher wrong."

    A Providence Swedish expert discusses couples therapy and how it can help you and your partner build a healthier and more loving relationship. Learn more.

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  • Living with an aortic condition? You can stay active safely.

    Living with an aortic condition? You can stay active safely.

    Providence Swedish’s Aortic Center is home to experts who can work with you to ensure the right care for this complex, but manageable condition. Learn more.

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  • Love your spine and it will love you back

    Love your spine and it will love you back

    A Providence Swedish surgeon has tips for maintaining your spine's health and when to seek treatment for an injury or painful condition. Read more.

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  • Living as you truly are is a life-changing gift

    Living as you truly are is a life-changing gift

    Supported by philanthropy, the Providence Swedish Transgender and Gender-Diverse Hair Treatment Program helps patients live authentically and comfortably in their own skin. Learn more.

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  • Hey pickleballers! Keep your feet and ankles healthy to stay in the game.

    Hey pickleballers! Keep your feet and ankles healthy to stay in the game.

    A Pacific Medical Centers podiatry expert has tips for playing safely and managing injuries that can help keep you on the court and off the DL. Learn more.

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  • Navigating back-to-school's busy schedules and big feelings

    Navigating back-to-school's busy schedules and big feelings

    A Providence Swedish behavioral health expert has some guidance for helping your kids feel safe, supported and ready for the new school year. Read more and watch the video.

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  • Want to kick like Messi? Here are some tips

    Want to kick like Messi? Here are some tips

    A Providence Swedish sports doc who works with the Sounders FC and the team's head of physical therapy have insight into the Argentine superstar's awesome power and skill on the pitch. Learn more.

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  • More than just a summer stomach bug: What to know about cyclosporiasis

    More than just a summer stomach bug: What to know about cyclosporiasis

    Learn how the parasite spreads, symptoms to watch for and how to protect yourself and your family.

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  • TikTok Tush: Why scrolling on the toilet could be hurting your health

    TikTok Tush: Why scrolling on the toilet could be hurting your health

    If you're reading this during a bio break this blog is for you. Curbing your scroll time on the toilet may help you avoid some painful health conditions. Learn more.

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  • Rehabilitation medicine helps patients get back to the business of living, one step at a time

    Rehabilitation medicine helps patients get back to the business of living, one step at a time

    Providence Swedish is home to a nationally recognized program dedicated to helping patients recover and function at their highest level. Learn more.

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  • The joys of pregnancy and new parenthood

    The joys of pregnancy and new parenthood

    A Providence Swedish midwife who is also a new parent shares some thoughts on this precious and fleeting time in life. Read more.

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  • Patient health goals are the primary consideration in developing a treatment plan for Parkinson’s

    Patient health goals are the primary consideration in developing a treatment plan for Parkinson’s

    Research is significantly advancing treatments for Parkinson's Disease, but a patient's goals for how they want to live and feel are always the priority. Learn more.

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  • For many parents-to-be, the noise around vaccine safety is loud and confusing

    For many parents-to-be, the noise around vaccine safety is loud and confusing

    This Swedish midwife approaches patients with questions, curiosity and reassurance so they can turn down the volume and make the right decisions for themselves. Learn more.

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  • Keep wellness in mind when packing for summer travel

    Keep wellness in mind when packing for summer travel

    A PacMed primary care physician has some recommendations for your summer travels to help you prevent illness, reduce stress and keep you feeling your best throughout your journey. Learn more.

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  • World Cup, concerts and festivals: An ER doctor’s guide to staying safe this summer

    World Cup, concerts and festivals: An ER doctor’s guide to staying safe this summer

    Seattle's gearing up for a busy couple of months, with plenty of events that will bring out the crowds. Here are some tips to help you stay healthy and in the mix all summer long. Learn more.

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  • Hantavirus: What should you know?

    Hantavirus: What should you know?

    There’s currently no public health threat in our communities, but we are continuing to monitor the situation. Learn more.

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  • You don’t have to go through it alone: Support for postpartum mental health

    You don’t have to go through it alone: Support for postpartum mental health

    Recent tragic events have focused new light on postpartum mental health. Providence Swedish offers a one-of-a-kind program to support new moms struggling with anxiety or depression. Learn more.

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  • A critical resource for mental health care in King County

    A critical resource for mental health care in King County

    Providence Swedish's Ballard campus is home to an inpatient psychiatric unit that offers around-the-clock medical and psychiatric care for some of the community's most vulnerable patients. Learn more.

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  • Hey, Debbie Downer. Giving life’s sunny side a look might help protect your brain.

    Hey, Debbie Downer. Giving life’s sunny side a look might help protect your brain.

    New research suggests that a positive outlook may help lower dementia risk. A Providence Swedish expert offers insights into how these findings can change our approach to brain health. Learn more.

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  • Don't forget: Your eyes need SPF, too.

    Don't forget: Your eyes need SPF, too.

    A PacMed expert Learn why UV protection for your eyes matters in the summer — and all year long. Read more.

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