HEALTH AND WELLNESS

But it’s important to carry lessons learned over the past three years into this new phase of the pandemic


July 23, 2023 at 6:53 p.m.


Protect Your Apple Health Coverage

For the first time in more than three years, Washingtonians and all Americans on Medicaid must show they still qualify for the program

Robotic Glove Custom Made for Stroke Survivors

There is a new robotic hand that uses artificial intelligence to improve hand dexterity

Using Laughter and Humor for Improving Wellbeing

Telling a few jokes may be better for your health... much more so than ever realized

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Why Aren’t Doctor’s Telling Patients These Simple Ways to Reduce the Risk of Dementia?

These interventions can reduce the risk of dementia by as much as 40%

Improving Mental Health with Artificial Intelligence

An artificial intelligence voice coach is showing promise for treating depression and anxiety

WA Long-Term Care Benefits Program Lifted Off in July

A fund to provide long-term care to Washingtonians started July 1

Promising New Treatments for Alzheimer's Disease

The annual Alzheimer's Disease drug development pipeline report for this year is providing a good reason for optimism

A New Pill May Help Prevent Knee and Hip Replacements

a low dose of colchicine may be associated with lower incidences of both total knee replacement and total hip replacement surgeries

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Better Brain Health: What’s good for your heart is good for your brain

Here are some evidence-based approaches to boost brain health and minimize risk of developing Alzheimer’s

6 Medications That Can Cause Hearing Loss and Tinnitus

Medication-induced hearing loss is generally considered a rare side effect, but it does sometimes happen

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COVID-19 News Update

"...it's going to be peaking in a couple of months, June, July”

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Support for Caregivers

The burden on family caregivers has become more difficult in recent years

Long-term Care: More than just nursing homes

The reality is that long-term care comes in many forms and ways depending upon where we are in our aging journey

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Experiencing a Much Better Quality of Life by Adopting a Self-Care Approach

Adopting some self-care techniques may reap huge health benefits