All Articles on Live Healthy
15 tips for cutting back on alcoholWant to make positive, healthy changes in your drinking? KPWHRI experts have a free booklet with helpful advice for that.
Comparing different types of bariatric surgery: What’s right for you?Based on their studies, KPWHRI researchers explain the risks and benefits.
What is shared decision-making?An explanation from KPWHRI researchers about discussing treatment options with a medical provider.
How to lower your risk of dementiaIt’s never too late (or too soon) to take preventive steps. And, with a new grant, Kaiser Permanente scientists are looking for more ways to support healthy aging.
How do you know when you’re depressed?Like the “chicken or the egg,” it’s difficult to say which comes first—depression or related physical symptoms such as: fatigue, headache, back pain, trouble sleeping, and digestive problems. Evidence shows depression can have a direct effect on your body, taking away your energy and slowing you down.
Evidence for managing menopause symptomsWhat are a woman’s options for symptoms like hot flashes, mood changes, or sleep problems? Here’s the evidence about herbs, yoga, and more.
Back pain: Do's and don’ts to get you back in actionBack pain affects nearly everyone at some point—causing pain, anxiety, and disruption of your daily activities. Fortunately, research shows that low back pain is rarely caused by serious underlying disease, and there are things you can do to ease your pain.
Land Acknowledgment
Our Seattle offices sit on the occupied land of the Duwamish and by the shared waters of the Coast Salish people, who have been here thousands of years and remain. Learn about practicing land acknowledgment.