health
Health benefits to pet ownership
A new survey found physicians overwhelmingly believe there are health benefits to owning pets. The Human Animal Bond Research Initiative Foundation partnered with Cohen Research Group to conduct an online survey […]
Providence ditches soda
Providence has a New Year’s resolution we can all get behind: Swapping sugary drinks for healthier choices. Beginning this week, Providence in Oregon is phasing out sugary drinks in its dining […]
Resolve to get pets healthier
New Year’s resolutions aren’t only for humans – our four-legged friends can benefit from healthier routines as well. Doctors from ACCES, an emergency veterinary hospital in Seattle, are encouraging pet owners […]
Stick with printed word before bed
While some may find reading a book at bedtime relaxing, researchers say it’s best to reach for the paperback rather than the e-reader. Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston […]
Sick states
Washington is the sixth healthiest state, based on illness reports posted to social media. Sickweather – an app that scans social networks for indicators of illness – recently conducted a study […]
‘Eggnog: Not ideal for the lungs’
It’s all fun and games until someone inhales eggnog. A Utah County man had to learn that the hard way. At an office Christmas party earlier this month, Ryan Roche competed […]
Making impalpable breast cancer tumors palpable
Ilene LeClaire’s breast cancer journey prompted her husband to find a solution for impalpable tumors. That solution is currently in the research phase and is now moving closer to the operating […]
Tanning beds can lead to hospital visits
People visiting tanning beds may leave with more than an unseasonal glow. New research found thousands of people each year end up in emergency rooms with tanning salon-related injuries. The study […]
Tips from Former Smokers campaign returns on investment
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s popular “Tips from Former Smokers” ad campaign provided an “outstanding return on investment,” according to a new analysis. The 2012 anti-smoking campaign, which featured […]
Washington is 13th healthiest state
Washington ranked 13th healthiest state in this year’s America’s Health Rankings produced by United Health Foundation. The rankings highlight Washington’s strengths – low prevalence of physical inactivity, low prevalence of low […]