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Top 4 Health Resolutions and How to Keep Them

01/10/2012

This is a great time of year to set some health goals and develop a plan to accomplish them. From the January 10 edition of WSMA Wellness Report.


Having Trouble with Your Healthy New Year's Resolutions? There's an App for That!

01/10/2012

Links and descriptions to apps that will help you stay healthy in the new year, from the January 10 edition of WSMA Wellness Report..


Key Medical Appointments to Schedule to Kick Off Your Good Health in 2012

01/10/2012

Dr. Gondo recommends appointments and screenings for you and your family in the latest WSMA Doc Talk blog post.


Medical Myth Buster

01/10/2012

Do we only use 10% of our brains? Do we really lose most of our body heat through our heads? Find out in the January 10 issue of WSMA Wellness Report.


News & Tips to Keep You Healthy: 5 Tips to a Healthier Holiday

12/16/2011

No one likes being sick over the holidays. Some tips to preventing illness over the holiday season, from the December 16 WSMA Wellness Report.


News & Tips to Keep You Healthy: 7 Secrets to a "Stress-free" Holiday

12/16/2011

The holidays can be stressful! Here are some tips to avoid holiday stress, from the December 16 issue of WSMA Wellness Report.


News & Tips to Keep You Healthy: The Joy of Giving Can Improve Your Health

12/16/2011

Outstanding organizations that would love donations of money, food, or volunteer time, featured in the December 16 issue of WSMA Wellness Report.


WSMA Doc Talk: 6 Simple Steps to Keep Your Holiday Merry

12/16/2011

Dr. Nathan Schlicher shares his advice in the latest WSMA Doc Talk blog post.


Medical Myth Buster

12/16/2011

Does coffee really sober you up? Can exposure to cold weather give you a cold? Find out in the December 16 issue of WSMA Wellness Report.


News & Tips to Keep You Healthy: Are You Ready for the Cold and Flu Season?

11/09/2011

Tips on telling the difference between the cold and flu and more discussed in the November 9 edition of WSMA Wellness Report.


WSMA Doc Talk: Top 5 Flu Prevention Tips from Dr. Donald Benz

11/09/2011

Read the latest WSMA Doc Talk blog post from Dr. Benz for five simple steps to prevent getting the cold or flu.


News & Tips to Keep You Healthy: ADHD symptoms and treatment

11/09/2011

ADHD symptoms & treatment options and more discussed in the November 9 edition of WSMA Wellness Report.


Dedicated Docs You Should Know: David Pomeroy, MD

11/09/2011

A profile Dr. David Pomeroy from the ADD Center of Bellevue. From the November 9 issue of WSMA Wellness Report.


News & Tips to Keep You Healthy: The Lowdown on Breast Health

10/24/2011

Breast cancer risks, symptoms, treatment options and more discussed in the October 24 edition of WSMA Wellness Report dedicated to breast cancer.


WSMA Doc Talk: Kristi Harrington, MD, PhD

10/24/2011

Read the latest WSMA Doc Talk blog post from Dr. Harrington on reducing your risk for breast cancer.


Patient Group Spotlight - Gilda's Club Seattle

10/24/2011

Read more about this important cancer support program in the October 24 edition of WSMA Wellness Report.


Medical Myth Busters - Breast Cancer Edition

10/24/2011

Common myths around breast cancer dispelled in this October 24 edition of WSMA Wellness Report.


News & Tips to Keep You Healthy: What Every Parent Needs to Know about Bullying

10/06/2011

From the October 7 issue of WSMA Wellness Report.


News & Tips to Keep You Healthy: Medication Tips to Remember

10/06/2011

Important tips on medication use, from the October 7 issue of WSMA Wellness Report.


News & Tips to Keep You Healthy: 5 Easy Steps to Safe Medication Disposal

10/06/2011

Important information on proper medication disposal, from the October 7 issue of WSMA Wellness Report.


Dedicated Docs You Should Know: Deborah Harper, MD

10/06/2011

A profile of pediatrician – and WSMA past president - Dr. Deb Harper. From the October 7 issue of WSMA Wellness Report.


WSMA Doc Talk: Mary G. Gregg, MD

10/06/2011

Read the latest WSMA Doc Talk blog post on medication errors from Dr. Gregg.


Medical Myth Busters

10/06/2011

Will cracking your knuckles causes arthritis? Does gum really take seven years to digest? Find out in the October 7 issue of WSMA Wellness Report.


How to Decide When to Go to the Emergency Room

08/31/2011

To get the proper care, it matters where you choose. A health tip from the September issue of WSMA Wellness Report.


6 Important Steps to Make You a Smart Patient

08/31/2011

Statistics show that well-informed and involved patients have better health outcomes. A health tip from the September issue of WSMA Wellness Report.


A Passionate Pediatrician Shares Practical Advice Online and Gains National Following

08/31/2011

A profile of pediatrician - and blogger - Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson. From the September issue of WSMA Wellness Report.


Introducing WSMA Doc Talk: Expert Information at Your Fingertips

08/31/2011

Via Twitter, Facebook, and a dedicated blog, WSMA physicians will share their expertise on a wide variety of topics.


Medical Myth Busters

08/31/2011

Will eating before swimming cause cramping? Does sugar make kids hyperactive? Medical myths busted, from the September issue of WSMA Wellness Report.



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