Lifestyle

Tips and advice for how to live your healthiest everyday

  • Expired drugs at home? Here's what to know about safe medication disposal.

    Expired drugs at home? Here's what to know about safe medication disposal.

    Keeping unused or expired medicines at home can be risky for your family and your pets. Discard them properly. Watch the short video to learn more.

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  • Weight loss surgery helped this young tech professional live more authentically

    Weight loss surgery helped this young tech professional live more authentically

    Lauren Gassman’s weight loss journey has helped her live the active and happy life that reflects who she really is. Learn more surgical weight loss at Swedish.

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  • Some #parentingtips to help your kids navigate social media safely

    Some #parentingtips to help your kids navigate social media safely

    A Providence Swedish pediatrics expert offers guidance that can help you make sure that your kids like and share with care. Listen to our podcast.

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  • Ultraprocessed foods and your health

    Ultraprocessed foods and your health

    Ultraprocessed food can put your health at risk. An obesity expert at Swedish shares tips to help you reduce how much processed food and drink you consume.

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  • Dink, rally and repeat: How to play pickleball without the pain

    Dink, rally and repeat: How to play pickleball without the pain

    A Swedish PT who is an avid pickleballer has tips to help you stay in the game by playing smarter, not harder.

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  • His care team's full court press kept this NBA vet alive

    His care team's full court press kept this NBA vet alive

    A torn aorta nearly killed former Seattle SuperSonic James Donaldson. Providence Swedish caregivers kept him in a winning mindset during his recovery journey. Watch the video.

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  • Make Valentine's Day special by focusing on love, not just romance

    Make Valentine's Day special by focusing on love, not just romance

    A Swedish expert has tips for celebrating all the special connections in our lives, especially the one we have with ourselves.

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  • The link between cancer and alcohol

    The link between cancer and alcohol

    Learn about the connection between alcohol and cancer and ways to reduce or quit alcohol consumption for better health.

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  • Weight loss surgery helped this patient move beyond her lifelong struggle

    Weight loss surgery helped this patient move beyond her lifelong struggle

    Jennifer Tukey tried everything to lose weight. Surgery at Providence Swedish was the thing that worked.

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  • Winterize your body to stay healthy this winter

    Winterize your body to stay healthy this winter

    Stay active and healthy this winter. Discover essential tips to winterize your body, prevent illness and maintain fitness during the colder months.

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  • Close out 2024 by taking stock of your health and wellness

    Close out 2024 by taking stock of your health and wellness

    The end of the year is a great time to look at your physical and emotional health, and plan healthier habits for the new year. Use our handy list to stay on track in 2025.

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  • How does your diet affect inflammation?

    How does your diet affect inflammation?

    Inflammation is essential for healing, but may lead to chronic illness if it lingers too long. Here’s what you should know.

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  • Know the facts about diabetes and live your best life

    Know the facts about diabetes and live your best life

    Busting some common myths can help you understand the condition and how it's managed.

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  • If you're a quitter today, you're a winner

    If you're a quitter today, you're a winner

    Make today the day you quit smoking and tobacco use. Help is available. Learn more from a Providence Swedish lung cancer expert.

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  • Ok, boomer. Let’s talk about healthy eating.

    Ok, boomer. Let’s talk about healthy eating.

    Baby boomers face many health challenges as they grow older. Learn how exercise and good nutrition can help from an expert at Swedish.

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  • You can thrive, not just survive, during perimenopause and menopause

    You can thrive, not just survive, during perimenopause and menopause

    Your care team can offer tools, knowledge and support to help you do more than just "get through" this phase of life. Learn more.

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  • Improve your health, improve your brain

    Improve your health, improve your brain

    A new report shows healthy habits improve your brain health and reduce your risk of dementia by up to 40%. A neuropsychologist shares what you should know. Watch this short video.

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  • Pointers to help you kickstart (or restart) your workout

    Pointers to help you kickstart (or restart) your workout

    Watch video: A Swedish physical therapist has advice to help you start a sustainable exercise routine.

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  • Achieve your fitness goals with these tips from an Ultimate Frisbee pro

    Achieve your fitness goals with these tips from an Ultimate Frisbee pro

    Kaitlynne "Bunz" Roling, from the Swedish-sponsored Seattle Tempest, shares how she prioritizes and maintains her health.

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  • Raising your child on a vegan diet

    Raising your child on a vegan diet

    Is a vegan diet right for your children? A nutrition expert at Swedish shares tips to help make plant-based eating a positive experience for the entire family.

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