There’s nothing like a bright, toothy smile, but oral health is a lot more than white teeth and fresh breath. The fitness inside our mouths affects our overall health, and gum disease has been linked to chronic conditions that impact the whole body. Doctors consider an unhealthy mouth a gateway [...]
Learning how to overcome setbacks, adapt to changing circumstances, and perform well under pressure are valuable skills to learn and have. These skills can be summarized into one trait: resiliency. Becoming more resilient can help you have a more optimistic outlook while developing and maintaining positive relationships. Here are 12 [...]
Most adults know how hard it is to find time for exercise. But many don’t realize how hard it can be for some kids to get exercise as well. Unfortunately, not everyone grows up with the same access to things like team sports, parks, bike rides, and monkey bars. This [...]
It can be difficult to think about what happens after we pass away, but it’s important to plan ahead so that you and your loved ones are prepared and taken care of. Here are 8 important documents to help you do just that. Durable Power of Attorney: A durable power [...]
We often hear it’s important to eat healthy, but what does that really mean? There are so many foods making health claims, how are we supposed to know what’s healthy and what’s just marketing? Read the label. Here are 7 steps for reading nutrition labels that will help you [...]
In Central Oregon, more than 25 percent of pregnant women test positive for substances, such as alcohol, opioids, or marijuana. These women often feel ashamed and scared to ask for help out of fear that their baby might be taken from them. As a result, it's difficult for these women [...]
Ever since Edward Jenner introduced his vaccine for smallpox in 1796, vaccines have drastically reduced or nearly eradicated diseases such as polio, whooping cough, and mumps. Many vaccine-preventable diseases are especially difficult for very young children, and many times they end up hospitalized. Measles and Pertussis (AKA Whooping Cough) are [...]
We don’t often think about our financial health when we consider our overall health, but it plays a significant role. It’s also an area that many of us can improve on, but it can feel overwhelming. Here are 7 simple tips to help you improve your budgeting skills. Determine your [...]
Recently, folks were given the opportunity to ask our own PacificSource Nurse Jen Clason questions about gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)! Watch what she had to say. Is there a topic you’d like us to cover in a future AMA? Let us know in the comments! No Medical Advice This Site does not provide [...]
We all feel sad or unhappy sometimes, but how do you know when those feelings and emotions are more than just a mood? Depression is a mood disorder of persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest. Clinical depression can consume a person’s life and become dangerous. Here are 8 [...]
