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• Diabetes
• Get Healthy - Stay Healthy
• Pediatrics
• Specialty Topics

Diabetes

Diabetic Foot Care
"One out of four people with diabetes will have at least one foot ulcer in their lifetime." Read more

Exercising Diabetes Away
"There are 20.8 million people in the U.S. living with diabetes and if Dr. Sonja Maddox had her way they would all be doing one thing..." Read more

How You Can Halt the Diabetes Epidemic
"Researchers are predicting a dramatic increase in diabetes over the next 40 years." Read more

Get Healthy - Stay Healthy

Changing Your Weight by Changing Your Life
"If Dr. Aileen Monponbanua, of Pacific Medical Center in Renton, has three pieces of advice for those who are overweight or obese and are thinking about losing weight it’s this..." Read more

Find the Right Primary Care Doctor for You
"Everyone needs a primary care doctor.... Which type of doctor best suits you and your family?" Read more

Immunizations: They’re Not Just for Kids
While parents generally are careful to keep their children up-to-date on immunizations, many are not as meticulous about getting themselves vaccinated..." Read more

Invest in Your Health
"Everyone’s looking for ways to protect their money these days, so here’s a hot tip: Stay healthy." Read more

Managing Holiday Stress
"Each year, the holiday season seems to start earlier and earlier." Read more

Managing Wedding Planning Stress
"Summer is just around the corner and so is wedding season." Read more

New Year’s Resolutions: Goal or Wish?
"I want to lose weight. I want to pay off my credit card debt. I want to quit smoking. I want to exercise more. Sound familiar?" Read more

Overweight America
"Let’s be honest: America is fat." Read more

Preventing Falls in Seniors
"Falling down is no fun for anyone—except maybe for some snowboarders." Read more

Setting and Keeping Resolutions
"As women, we are accustomed to our plate being always full. With our family, our job, our friends and neighbors, and our broader community, it is hard to carve out a few minutes each day for ourselves, let alone focus on yet another obligation, goal or dreaded New Year’s resolution." Read more

Undiagnosed Heart Conditions
"February is American Heart Month, and while many people will talk about heart disease and stroke, there are other heart conditions that people may not even know they have." Read more

Walk Your Way to Health
"Now might be a good time to begin a walking program to shed that extra weight." Read more

Why Get a Checkup?
"What can I do to make sure that I am as healthy as I can be?” Read more

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Pediatrics

Bed-Wetting
"Soggy sheets and pajamas—and an embarrassed child—are a familiar experience for many parents. But don’t despair." Read more

Countering Childhood Obesity with Healthy Habits
"As Americans, we are proud to be first in so many things. Unfortunately, we are also first in something that shouldn’t make us proud—childhood obesity." Read more

Creating a Healthy Lifestyle for Your Family
"Many parents ask me for advice on how to keep their children healthy. For most parents and kids, hearing “diet and exercise” is not only intimidating but also overwhelming." Read more

Dealing with Bullying
"Recent stories in the national news about several young people who committed suicide as a response to being bullied have raised alarm among communities and parents...here are some signs of bullying that parents can watch for and ways to intervene." Read more

Does My Child Get Enough Vitamin D?
"Living and working in the Pacific Northwest, I often hear questions about vitamin D, especially during the long dark winters." Read more

Good Nutrition and Your Child
"One of the most frequent questions I am asked is, 'Is my child eating enough?'" Read more

Great Ideas to Keep Your Kids Active
"Maybe recess is too short at your child’s school. Or maybe sports teams aren’t offered at school. Whatever the reason, a child with unspent energy requires creative solutions!" Read more

Help Your Child Succeed in School
"In this global economy with global competition for jobs, our children are competing not only with their fellow American classmates, but with students around the world." Read more

Home Safety and Your Child
"Safety: it’s parents’ number-one concern for their children. We all want our kids to be safe, healthy and happy." Read more

Keeping Your Kids Active This Winter
"Winter is here! And with winter come cold, rainy, dark days. What is a parent to do with kids who have a lot of unspent energy?" Read more

Keeping Your Kids Healthy During Cold and Flu Season
"Labor Day has come and gone, the kids are back in school ... cold and flu season are lurking just around the corner." Read more

Let’s Get Healthy - Recommendations for Healthy Eating and Living
"Parents, did you know that over 30 percent of America's school-age youngsters are now overweight?" Read more

Prepare Early for Back to School
"It feels like summer break just began. But we’re already well into August, and before you know it, September will be upon us." Read more

Safety and Your School-Aged Child
"Did you know that injuries are the leading cause of death for school-aged children?" Read more

School’s Almost Over—Now What? Keeping Kids Active This Summer
"As the weeks fly by and the end of the school year quickly approaches, one issue may be keeping you up at night: how will you keep your children occupied this summer?" Read more

Sleeping Tips for Your Family
"Every child is different, but there are certain basic principles that can guide parents in ensuring that their children have sound sleep habits." Read more

Summertime and Your Kids
"Parents, what are you going to do with your kids this summer?" Read more

Vaccinating Against HPV
"Kim is a single mom, raising an 11-year-old daughter. She is well educated and wants to make the best decision for her daughter but is confused about the HPV vaccine." Read more

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Specialty Topics

Be Winter-Ready, with Emergency Kits and Food
"...power outages, flooding, a cold house, being snowed in or getting stuck on the roads. All of which leads to one question: are you ready? " Read more

How Strong Are Your Bones?
"We frequently hear talk of osteoporosis, but do you know what it is—or if you have it?" Read more

Managing Chronic Pain with Spinal Cord Stimulation
"When it comes to treating stubborn, chronic pain in the torso, arms or legs, one of the most innovative, effective methods is spinal cord stimulation (SCS)." Read more

Osteoporosis, A Silent Disease
"Like high blood pressure, osteoporosis, or porous bone, is a silent disease that can have devastating effects." Read more

Preparing for Your Pregnancy
"A woman who is thinking about pregnancy can reduce her stress and boost her potential for good health by visiting her doctor both before and during pregnancy." Read more

Rejuvenating Your Face with Minimally Invasive Procedures
"Have you been wishing lately for a way to look as young and refreshed as you feel?" Read more

The Facts About Rheumatoid Arthritis
"Rheumatoid Arthritis is a disease that affects men and women most commonly between 40 and 60 years of age." Read more

Skin Cancer - What Do We Need to Know?
"The epidemic of skin cancer in the United States is often in the news. It’s worth knowing how these trends are changing over time." Read more

Understanding Sudden Cardiac Arrest
"With the recurrent stories about young athletes dying suddenly from unexpected heart problems, I thought I would pass along some information about sudden cardiac arrest (SCA)." Read more

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