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Helping kids cope with life’s curveballs
April 18, 2019
Helping kids cope with life’s curveballs
Pediatrician Kate Land shares advice on helping children build resilience…
Coping with different types of depression
April 4, 2019
Coping with different types of depression
More than 16 million adults in the U.S. suffer from major depressive disorder…
Spring is here, and so is allergy season
March 29, 2019
Spring is here, and so is allergy season
Allergies affect more than 50 million Americans each year.
The importance of a good night's sleep
March 15, 2019
The importance of a good night's sleep
Kaiser Permanente offers tips on the health benefits of sleep in observance…
'Spring forward' signals daylight saving time and … jet lag?
March 8, 2019
'Spring forward' signals daylight saving time and … jet lag?
A Kaiser Permanente sleep specialist provides tips to prepare your internal…
Alzheimer's screenings often left out of seniors' wellness exams
March 5, 2019
Alzheimer's screenings often left out of seniors' wellness exams
Screening for colorectal cancer can save lives
March 5, 2019
Screening for colorectal cancer can save lives
Do I really need a colorectal cancer screening?
March 4, 2019
Do I really need a colorectal cancer screening?
The answer is yes if you’re 50 or older. At Kaiser Permanente, we make…
Red fashion equals #HeartStrong
February 25, 2019
Red fashion equals #HeartStrong
Tips to keep your heart healthy and strong
February 25, 2019
Tips to keep your heart healthy and strong
Jennifer Nguyen, MD, offers the following health tips to take better care…
How to protect your child from a measles outbreak
February 19, 2019
How to protect your child from a measles outbreak
Love thy self
February 14, 2019
Love thy self
This Valentine’s Day, learn how self-compassion can improve your health…
Medical + dental = lifesaving care
February 14, 2019
Medical + dental = lifesaving care
Kaiser Permanente Northwest’s practice of integrated medical and dental…
10 things people get wrong about living with depression
February 4, 2019
10 things people get wrong about living with depression
California leaders address shortage of mental health workers
February 4, 2019
California leaders address shortage of mental health workers
7 ways to help your kids unplug this winter
January 23, 2019
7 ways to help your kids unplug this winter
Better zzz's: Sleep linked to teen health
January 15, 2019
Better zzz's: Sleep linked to teen health
Cold vs. flu: What are the differences?
January 11, 2019
Cold vs. flu: What are the differences?
Ingredients for a healthy lifestyle
January 9, 2019
Ingredients for a healthy lifestyle
Dr. Sean Hashmi provides tips to reduce weight and lower the risk of heart…
Celebrate more, stress less
December 20, 2018
Celebrate more, stress less
Stay ahead of seasonal stress this holiday season with these 4 tips.
People need total health to thrive
December 19, 2018
People need total health to thrive
Avoid the 'flu you'
December 7, 2018
Avoid the 'flu you'
New tech is changing how we exercise
December 4, 2018
New tech is changing how we exercise
Diabetes and eye health: Making the connection
December 3, 2018
Diabetes and eye health: Making the connection
With early detection and screening Kaiser Permanente is helping our members…
Toddler Thanksgiving: Healthy cooking for healthy holidays
November 20, 2018
Toddler Thanksgiving: Healthy cooking for healthy holidays
8 tips to reduce stress when flying
November 19, 2018
8 tips to reduce stress when flying
Garden grown: A fresh take on hospital food
November 5, 2018
Garden grown: A fresh take on hospital food
Local, plant-based ingredients take center stage on the menu at Kaiser…
Taking steps to be an athlete for life
October 25, 2018
Taking steps to be an athlete for life
See how one member is thriving after a life-altering total joint replacement…
When the flu shot is a family affair
October 3, 2018
When the flu shot is a family affair
Kaiser Permanente employee Valerie Coté and her family make it a point…
When breastfeeding doesn't come naturally
August 28, 2018
When breastfeeding doesn't come naturally
Keep an eye on your child's backpack — for safety
August 24, 2018
Keep an eye on your child's backpack — for safety
Helping kids reduce back-to-school anxiety
August 21, 2018
Helping kids reduce back-to-school anxiety
Sun smarts: When to enjoy — or avoid — the sun
August 9, 2018
Sun smarts: When to enjoy — or avoid — the sun
As temperatures heat up, learn how to protect your skin and identify the…
Back-to-school time: Don't forget your child's vision
August 7, 2018
Back-to-school time: Don't forget your child's vision
Breastfeeding is good for Mom, too
July 31, 2018
Breastfeeding is good for Mom, too
Benefits can include speedier weight loss and a decreased risk of diabetes,…
Overcoming melanoma as a young adult
July 24, 2018
Overcoming melanoma as a young adult
Melanoma on the rise in young adults
July 24, 2018
Melanoma on the rise in young adults
Protect your skin this summer while having fun in the sun.
Weigh and Win™ reaches 100,000 enrollments
July 11, 2018
Weigh and Win™ reaches 100,000 enrollments
Coloradans lost a collective 333,000 pounds through program.
12 signs your workplace is toxic
July 9, 2018
12 signs your workplace is toxic
4 signs your baby is going through a growth spurt
July 9, 2018
4 signs your baby is going through a growth spurt
The powerful prescription of nature
June 20, 2018
The powerful prescription of nature
When new dads feel sad
June 14, 2018
When new dads feel sad
Living with depression
June 4, 2018
Living with depression
An artist and mental health advocate reflects on how her family, health…
Studying mental health: 5 questions with Greg Simon, MD
May 23, 2018
Studying mental health: 5 questions with Greg Simon, MD
Podcast: Farmers markets' founder looks back at legacy
May 15, 2018
Podcast: Farmers markets' founder looks back at legacy
Help mom de-stress this Mother's Day
May 9, 2018
Help mom de-stress this Mother's Day
The powerful prescription of pets
April 19, 2018
The powerful prescription of pets
Teaming up with NBA's Stephen Curry to promote resilience
April 13, 2018
Teaming up with NBA's Stephen Curry to promote resilience
Discovery of cancer leads patient to pursue healthy lifestyle
April 4, 2018
Discovery of cancer leads patient to pursue healthy lifestyle
Kicking off 100 days until 2018 Special Olympics USA Games
March 26, 2018
Kicking off 100 days until 2018 Special Olympics USA Games
Team Washington athletes celebrated in send-off event Tuesday.
Cancer screening and prevention fair offers free exams, education
March 12, 2018
Cancer screening and prevention fair offers free exams, education
6 strategies to avoid getting the flu twice in one season
March 1, 2018
6 strategies to avoid getting the flu twice in one season
Stay balanced: 10 steps to prevent falls
February 27, 2018
Stay balanced: 10 steps to prevent falls
The powerful prescription of human connection
February 13, 2018
The powerful prescription of human connection
6 tips for pain-free driving
February 7, 2018
6 tips for pain-free driving
Big '5-O' inspires major changes
January 23, 2018
Big '5-O' inspires major changes
Kaiser Permanente unveils 'fitness zone' in Seattle
January 18, 2018
Kaiser Permanente unveils 'fitness zone' in Seattle
Organization helping to foster healthy and active communities around Washingto…
How I thrive: Small steps, big results
January 9, 2018
How I thrive: Small steps, big results
A mindful approach to wellness with manageable steps gives one Kaiser Permanen…
The health benefits of forgiveness
January 2, 2018
The health benefits of forgiveness
Make your new year's resolutions a family affair
December 20, 2017
Make your new year's resolutions a family affair
Pediatrician: Tips for toy safety for the holiday season
December 18, 2017
Pediatrician: Tips for toy safety for the holiday season
Don’t let these common winter woes get the best of you
December 15, 2017
Don’t let these common winter woes get the best of you
Why Do You Get Sick After You Fly?
December 5, 2017
Why Do You Get Sick After You Fly?
Weather-proof your skincare routine this winter
December 4, 2017
Weather-proof your skincare routine this winter
Breathing easier through music
November 29, 2017
Breathing easier through music
By playing the harmonica, patients with COPD are learning how to better…
Be a quitter: Join the Great American Smokeout
November 16, 2017
Be a quitter: Join the Great American Smokeout
Your questions about breast cancer screening answered
October 27, 2017
Your questions about breast cancer screening answered
Sparking mental health conversations with StoryCorps
October 19, 2017
Sparking mental health conversations with StoryCorps
Doctor’s orders: No trick-or-treating without flu vaccine
October 16, 2017
Doctor’s orders: No trick-or-treating without flu vaccine
Halloween is upon us, and with it comes candy, costumes, and … colds
Talking to children about tragic events
October 5, 2017
Talking to children about tragic events
Sound advice: Kids and ear health
September 19, 2017
Sound advice: Kids and ear health
Healthy aging: 7 habits for thriving seniors
September 5, 2017
Healthy aging: 7 habits for thriving seniors
It's time to stop using cranberry products to prevent UTIs
September 5, 2017
It's time to stop using cranberry products to prevent UTIs
Current evidence does not support efficacy of cranberry products for urinary…
Tips for staying healthy during wildfire season
September 5, 2017
Tips for staying healthy during wildfire season
Catching on to latching on: Formula for breastfeeding success
August 24, 2017
Catching on to latching on: Formula for breastfeeding success
Comprehensive support, education, and resources for new moms and babies…
30 simple things you can do daily to boost your bones
August 22, 2017
30 simple things you can do daily to boost your bones
The moment that inspired nurse to take control of her health
August 10, 2017
The moment that inspired nurse to take control of her health
How to keep safe in the sun this summer
August 7, 2017
How to keep safe in the sun this summer
The eclipse and your eye health: What you need to know
August 2, 2017
The eclipse and your eye health: What you need to know
Breastfeeding: What you might not know
August 1, 2017
Breastfeeding: What you might not know
Uke can do it: Musical groups help colleagues thrive
July 24, 2017
Uke can do it: Musical groups help colleagues thrive
Summer heat turns cars into ovens
July 19, 2017
Summer heat turns cars into ovens
Dermatologist clears up misunderstandings about sun safety
July 13, 2017
Dermatologist clears up misunderstandings about sun safety
Why does my baby wake up every time I lay them down?
July 11, 2017
Why does my baby wake up every time I lay them down?
Don’t let summer heat derail diabetes management
July 6, 2017
Don’t let summer heat derail diabetes management
4 health reasons to head outdoors
June 30, 2017
4 health reasons to head outdoors
Temperatures are heating up, the sun is out, and you should be, too.
Allergies vs. colds: What’s causing your discomfort?
June 29, 2017
Allergies vs. colds: What’s causing your discomfort?
Our Corporate Run/Walk moves to Georgia World Congress Center
June 28, 2017
Our Corporate Run/Walk moves to Georgia World Congress Center
Southeast’s largest corporate fitness event announces change of venue and…
Know the health hazards of your smartphone
June 28, 2017
Know the health hazards of your smartphone
Tips for getting the most benefit from your medicines
June 26, 2017
Tips for getting the most benefit from your medicines
Is it heat stroke or heat exhaustion? Here's how to tell
June 21, 2017
Is it heat stroke or heat exhaustion? Here's how to tell
Should you be worried about what's in your menstrual products?
June 12, 2017
Should you be worried about what's in your menstrual products?
Should pregnant runners go the extra mile?
June 6, 2017
Should pregnant runners go the extra mile?
Your period-tracker app might be messing with your head
June 6, 2017
Your period-tracker app might be messing with your head
10 tips before you fasten your helmet and pedal away
May 23, 2017
10 tips before you fasten your helmet and pedal away
Rice cereal, mashed peas and yogurt — oh, my!
May 19, 2017
Rice cereal, mashed peas and yogurt — oh, my!
Figuring out first foods when baby is ready for solids.
Picking the right sunscreen for your family
May 10, 2017
Picking the right sunscreen for your family
Bringing a personal touch to life-changing care
May 1, 2017
Bringing a personal touch to life-changing care
Doctors get a taste of their own medicine — and it’s delicious!
April 19, 2017
Doctors get a taste of their own medicine — and it’s delicious!
“Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food." - Hippocrates,…
Healing through art and science
April 17, 2017
Healing through art and science
A guide to germ-free cruising
April 12, 2017
A guide to germ-free cruising
To avoid getting sick, pack these tips before and during your travels
Stephen Curry's resilience overcomes pressure in TV ad
April 7, 2017
Stephen Curry's resilience overcomes pressure in TV ad
Why talking about depression is a radical act
April 7, 2017
Why talking about depression is a radical act
How to avoid food allergies: Start early, go slow
March 29, 2017
How to avoid food allergies: Start early, go slow
Think before you post: ‘Sharenting’ guidelines
March 21, 2017
Think before you post: ‘Sharenting’ guidelines
5 tips to help kids spring forward
March 10, 2017
5 tips to help kids spring forward
Germ-free flying
March 7, 2017
Germ-free flying
To avoid getting sick, try these tips before and during your flight
What women need to know about heart disease
February 14, 2017
What women need to know about heart disease
Facts about women and heart disease and how both sexes can keep their hearts…
Are men a barrier to healthier family eating?
February 9, 2017
Are men a barrier to healthier family eating?
Salem survey: More women interested in plant-based diet, but worry the…
Unveiling a new mobile health vehicle in Atlanta
January 18, 2017
Unveiling a new mobile health vehicle in Atlanta
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed joined the health care organization for a ribbon…
Busting the myths about sleep and its disorders
January 10, 2017
Busting the myths about sleep and its disorders
You might just sleep better once these six misconceptions about sleep health…
Investing in her own health
January 4, 2017
Investing in her own health
To date, Melissa Kelley, a night-shift nurse for Kaiser Permanente Georgia,…
Do You Actually Need Your Gallbladder?
March 31, 2016
Do You Actually Need Your Gallbladder?
A doctor's place is in the kitchen
February 23, 2016
A doctor's place is in the kitchen
Father and son, both Kaiser Permanente doctors, create recipes for health.
¿Cómo Controlar la Ansiedad por Comer Dulces?
January 29, 2016
¿Cómo Controlar la Ansiedad por Comer Dulces?
Teaming up with the NBA for inaugural Total Health Forum
January 20, 2016
Teaming up with the NBA for inaugural Total Health Forum
Health Advocates and NBA Leaders Share Expertise to Advance Individual…
How One of America’s Most Overweight Cities Lost a Million Pounds
January 19, 2016
How One of America’s Most Overweight Cities Lost a Million Pounds
Banning use of antimicrobial agents for infection control
December 11, 2015
Banning use of antimicrobial agents for infection control
With no proof that antimicrobial-treated furniture and fabrics improve…
Kids Learning To Love Vegetables in Kaiser Permanente Cooking Class
November 19, 2015
Kids Learning To Love Vegetables in Kaiser Permanente Cooking Class
Focus on Prevention Helped Detect Early Stage Breast Cancer
October 12, 2015
Focus on Prevention Helped Detect Early Stage Breast Cancer
Many patients in pain use other therapies, don’t tell doctors
July 20, 2015
Many patients in pain use other therapies, don’t tell doctors
7 ways your job may be affecting your waistline
May 29, 2015
7 ways your job may be affecting your waistline
TV ads featuring NBA's Stephen Curry revealed
April 17, 2015
TV ads featuring NBA's Stephen Curry revealed
Proactive messages will help the health care organization and league build…
Kaiser Permanente Doctor Chats about Heart-Healthy Choices
February 16, 2015
Kaiser Permanente Doctor Chats about Heart-Healthy Choices
7-Year-Olds With Breakouts: Why The Face Of Acne Is Getting Younger
February 9, 2015
7-Year-Olds With Breakouts: Why The Face Of Acne Is Getting Younger
La NBA nos selecciona como patrocinador de cuidado de salud
January 22, 2015
La NBA nos selecciona como patrocinador de cuidado de salud
La colaboración tiene como meta mejorar la salud comunitaria a través de…
NBA names Kaiser Permanente its first health care partner
January 22, 2015
NBA names Kaiser Permanente its first health care partner
Strategic collaboration to focus on community health and wellness initiatives.
New book explains early puberty in girls
December 29, 2014
New book explains early puberty in girls
Authors hope new book will help people thrive.
Doctors Dole Out Prescriptions for Exercise
December 8, 2014
Doctors Dole Out Prescriptions for Exercise
Abusive Relationships Can Affect Your Long-Term Health
November 5, 2014
Abusive Relationships Can Affect Your Long-Term Health
Fitness During Pregnancy Can be Safe, Beneficial
October 23, 2014
Fitness During Pregnancy Can be Safe, Beneficial
Stress in America: 3 Simple Treatments
October 17, 2014
Stress in America: 3 Simple Treatments
October 9, 2014
These Aren’t Tykes on Little Bikes: A Mature Market Adopts the Tricycle
Thursday Dish: Is There Such a Thing as Healthy Comfort Food?
September 18, 2014
Thursday Dish: Is There Such a Thing as Healthy Comfort Food?
May 30, 2014
Prunes or apples: which are better for improving bone density or weight loss?
Strategies for reducing anxiety
April 10, 2014
Strategies for reducing anxiety
Maria Koshy, MD, of Kaiser Permanente Northern California discusses anxiety…
January 10, 2014
Nation of Change: Sitting is the New Smoking: Walking is the “Secret Sauce” for Better Health
January 4, 2014
Yahoo! Shine: The Truth About Common Nutrition Myths
January 3, 2014
San Francisco Chronicle: Healthy Eating Habits Often Start at Your Desk
In colder months, asthma poses greater risk for overweight and obese adults
November 11, 2013
In colder months, asthma poses greater risk for overweight and obese adults
November 8, 2013
ABC News: Your 12 Worst Allergy Mistakes
Staying Healthy in Space: How do Astronauts Work Out?
November 7, 2013
Staying Healthy in Space: How do Astronauts Work Out?
Raising Awareness on a Growing Concern: Childhood Obesity
September 5, 2013
Raising Awareness on a Growing Concern: Childhood Obesity
Keep it healthy, keep it fresh
February 28, 2013
Keep it healthy, keep it fresh
Exercise as a Vital Sign initiative informs better care
October 16, 2012
Exercise as a Vital Sign initiative informs better care
Kaiser Permanente one of the first health care organizations to establish…
In Senate testimony, Gerwig highlights safer chemicals
March 9, 2010
In Senate testimony, Gerwig highlights safer chemicals
Colon cancer screening can save your life
Colon cancer screening can save your life
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