Artificial dyes are in lots of food, but do they pose a health risk? Learn what the latest research — and a PeaceHealth dietitian — say about their effects on your health.
Balancing your blood sugar level is key to living well with diabetes. You want the level to be within a healthy range. Many things can affect how high or low your level might be. If you’re new to managing diabetes, here are six basics to keep mind.
As you were growing up, did your parents ever tell you to “stand up straight” or “don’t slouch”? It was pretty good advice. Karl Tanner, PT, a physical therapist at PeaceHealth, shares a few key points and exercises to support good posture and back health.
Are you planning to run the Bellingham Bay Marathon or another race soon? Victoria Witrak, RD, a PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center dietitian, offers advice on what to eat to get across the finish line, prevent injury and recover.
Paxlovid is an oral medication used to treat COVID-19 at home. When taken within five days of having COVID-19 symptoms, Paxlovid is 89% effective at preventing severe disease or hospitalization in high-risk individuals. It requires a positive COVID-19 test to be prescribed.
With virtually no flu last season, many experts are unsure what to expect this year. But one thing is certain, getting your annual flu vaccine will protect you and help protect those around you from getting seriously ill with influenza this winter.
Inflammation creates reactions in the body that can help or harm. Over time, ongoing inflammation can cause or make many diseases worse. Try these 5 steps to reduce or prevent inflammation and the associated health risks.
Updated COVID-19 booster shots are available for eligible people 5 and older. The updated shots include strains of both the original COVID-19 virus and the omicron variant, providing better protection against current variants. As the boosters are virtually the same as the original vacci...