Today’s nutrition and diet apps leverage the power of your smartphone to help you take control of your health through better eating. Here’s a breakdown of the top 10 diet apps for Android and iPhone (iOS) and a look at their pros and cons. The post 9 nutrition and diet apps for 2022 appeared first on NW Health Blog ..read more

The flu is serious business. Those diagnosed with the flu miss an average of four to six working days, and it’s estimated that the annual economic burden of the flu in the U.S. may be over $75 billion. So take a moment to use facts to immunize yourself against flu vaccine myths. The post 10 flu shot myths appeared first on NW Health Blog ..read more

As communities around Washington are challenged by wildfires, smoke, and unhealthy air quality, we're here to help you and your family. The post What to do when it’s smoky outside appeared first on NW Health Blog ..read more

In March, a volunteer for a COVID-19 vaccine trial received the first dose of the vaccine at the Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute (KPWHRI) in Seattle. Interim results of the trial’s phase 1 were published last week by the New England Journal of Medicine, and they’re promising, says Lisa A. Jackson, MD, MPH. She’s […] The post We need a vaccine, and this trial is showing promising results appeared first on NW Health Blog ..read more

Know the symptoms of COVID-19. These include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea. Stay home if you’re not feeling well. Keep your distance from anyone not in your immediate […] The post How you can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 appeared first on NW Health Blog ..read more

Testing plays a major role in fighting COVID-19 — for your health, the health of our communities, and to help safely reopen businesses, schools, and more. While testing supplies across the nation have been limited, we are taking steps to continue to expand our testing capacity. Information about tests is changing often, so we’ll update […] The post What you need to know now about COVID-19 testing appeared first on NW Health Blog ..read more

COVID-19 causes a mild illness in many people. But some people may be at higher risk for having severe symptoms from COVID-19. A recent study found that 88% of hospitalized COVID-19 patients had more than one chronic condition,* and other factors can also increase your risk. You may be at high risk if you: Are […] The post Protecting those at high risk of severe symptoms from COVID-19 appeared first on NW Health Blog ..read more

Coronavirus essentials How is this virus different from other coronaviruses? The virus that causes COVID-19 is a new type of coronavirus in people. That’s why it’s called a novel virus. Because it’s new, people have little or no immune protection from it. This allows it to spread quickly and widely. There are many types of […] The post Addressing your questions about the coronavirus and COVID-19 appeared first on NW Health Blog ..read more

Kaiser Permanente’s mission to improve the health of our members and communities is more important to us now than ever before. Through the incredible strength of our care teams, we’re committed to caring for you when you need us most. Building on what we know Treating infectious diseases is nothing new to our doctors and […] The post How we’re approaching COVID-19 appeared first on NW Health Blog ..read more

If you have questions about the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, you’re not alone. We’re all concerned about how this new virus is impacting our daily lives and the potential effect it may have on our health. The health and safety of our members are always our top priorities. We’re committed to protecting our members, […] The post 6 questions our members are asking about COVID-19 appeared first on NW Health Blog ..read more