Health Articles
To help all of us stay healthy
Are Memory Changes affecting your life?
Article by David Lynch - Mon, 08/25/2008
A wonderful program for people with early stage memory loss will be beginning this fall, and family members are also welcome to participate. The Alzheimer Society of Washington will conduct the 9 week program starting Friday, September 19th, and ending on Friday, November 21, 2008. read more »
Are you protecting your skin from harm?
Article by David Lynch - Sun, 08/03/2008
The warm, sunny summer days in our area have been enticing many of us outdoors, and some of us can't resist spending hours outside this time of year. read more »
Whatcom Pollen Counts
Are you going to need your allergy medicine today? Check the latest Whatcom County pollen count here at www.whatcompollen.com.
The News about Vitorin and Zetia - What does it mean for me?
Article by David Lynch - Fri, 04/04/2008
The news has recently been full of discussion about the drugs Vitorin and Zetia, which have been used to treat high blood lipids that cause heart disease and circulaton problems. What does this mean to you, if you or a loved one are on one of these medicines? read more »
Can Taking Supplements Prevent Prostate Cancer?
Over the last several years, there have been some interesting observations that suggest the possibility that individuals who have a higher than average intake of selenium and vitamin E, may have less problems with cancer of the prostate. Now a study has been launched to answer this important question! read more »
Clinic for Complicated Headaches
Headaches are one of life's most common maladies, and most of the time they are self limited and easy to treat. Occasionally, a headache can become a big problem that recurs or lingers. When this happens, a person's quality of life suffers greatly. FCN family physician Dr. Jim Moren understands this well. He has long had an interest in treating headaches, and over the years, has made it his business to undergo special training and education in order to develop additional expertise in the treatment of headaches. read more »
Preventive Measures to Help All of Us Stay Healthy
What practical things can you do to maintain good health, and screen for preventable diseases? read more »
Health Care Quality and the Personal Medical Home
Article by David Lynch - Sun, 06/10/2007
When most people in the public at large think about our health care situation in the United States, it is usually with regard to the high cost of health insurance premiums. Quality is assumed by most people to be present. read more »